Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast

Episode 10

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents CAPOW tail guide & Firefighter Matt Haines.

- When he was 10, his dad gave him a Beach Boys album that sparked a love for

skateboarding and snowboarding

- He picked up a trade as a carpenter, then a full time job as a firefighter, all

leading up to finally becoming a chalet caretaker and tail guide for CAPOW

- His years of experience offers many great tips on gear, training and packing

- He was blindsided by an avalanche and lived to tell us the tale

Even in high school, Matt had visions of snowboarding every day, so he shaped his life around it. Learn how he made his vision come to life mean while picking up essential skills along the way that would ultimately help him survive an avalanche.

Show links:

Instagram

Capow

Stranda snowboards

https://boardroomshop.com/store/

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Episode 9

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents pro boarder Mark Tremblay.

- Started snowboarding after watching the local boarders build redneck ramps

- Competed in local contests to land his first sponsorship

- Went pro after winning the 2013 showcase showdown in Whistler BC

- First hand witness account of avalanche burial during heli filming session

Mark got in early and got in deep. From his first sponsor to his stories of backcountry riding,

 safety and hunting, this episode is sure to entertain and inform. Listen and learn  why Wildcats never die.

Show links:

https://www.instagram.com/marktremblay/

Now Bindings

Vans

Snowboarder magazine article

King Snow article

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Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo

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Episode 8

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Ross Bulawa of Karakoram splitboard bindings.

- Wears many hats at Karakoram, today he digs deep into their binding lineup

- Learn about the different models and sweet accessories

- Pack your Bivvy bag, if not for you, at least for your dog

- Even though you can do Mt. Adams in a day, things can still go insanely wrong

Ross switched paths in life in college to follow his passion. He started like many of us, hounding shop owners for tips and work, then evolved his career from Gravity to Burton and now Karakoram. This episode is packed with insider gear info, tips and tours stories.

Follow Ross:

https://www.instagram.com/backside.butt.slide/

Show links:

Email

Karakoram

Flex-Lock

Sweet vids

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Episode 7

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Sean Callan of Jackson Hole Wyoming.

- 3D animation instructor that works to fuel his passion to travel and snowboarding more than 150 days a year

- Discovered back/side country riding while living abroad in Switzerland then met his future housemates while Heli Skiing in Alaska

- Learn about avalanche training around the world, avi etiquette and timing snow conditions

- Great tips on getting gear cheap and networking in the community

If you’re anything like Sean, you find a way to work remotely to spend more time doing what you love. He lives in America’s outdoor playground, Jackson Hole Wyoming, allowing him to get out mountain biking or crushing pow as often as possible. Listen and learn how you can live your passion too!

Learn more about Sean:

Instagram

iAnimate

FMC Training

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Episode 6

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Erik Traulsen of FNRad snowboarding podcast.

- Created the FNRad Snowboard podcast in 2015

- Interviewed some of the biggest names in snowboarding

- Avalanche safety philosophy evolved from ‘look for a big tree and take cover in a slide’

- Still drives up the Baker Road Gap thinking roadkill

Erik discovered backcountry when a broken femur ended his run for the pros. His mission to have the best snowboarding podcast on the planet. I guess we’ll settle for second place!

FNRad Snowboarding Podcast brings you interviews with Snowboarders. New episodes drop every Wednesday from November until April !

Follow Erik:

FNRad podcast

Facebook

Instagram

Erik’s show sponsors:

 @tributeboardshop

@vanssnow

@boardroomshop 

@crowsnestbarber

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Episode 5

Dark Starts backcountry snowboard & splitboard podcast presents Valerie Black.

Her spirit is free and untamed, just like the backcountry. Her soul is reflected in her art. Splitboarder and artist Valerie Black shares how she frees the trees when she surfs POW on uncharted mountains.

- Artist and lifetime backcountry snowboard junkie

- Her dad inspired her love of surfing mountains

- Give great tips on where to go, what to pack, how to stay safe and top gear

- Frees the trees suffocating from snow, cause she loves nature that much

Valerie’s love for snowboarding didn’t really ignite until she discovered the backcountry. Her love of skintracks became her livelihood as she turned her adventures into art. Get inspired and fuel your own stoke!

Follow Valerie:

https://www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/

https://skintracksandrockstacks.com/

Gear links:

http://www.skincleats.com/simplified-ski-crampon

https://www.instagram.com/shapersummit/

https://shapersummit.com/

https://www.instagram.com/AVALON7/

https://avalon7.com/

https://www.instagram.com/elevated_surfcraft/

Her Fave Snowboards:

Mountain Local   https://mtnlocalsnowboards.com/

Prior Snow https://www.priorsnow.com/

Winterstick  https://www.winterstick.com/

Telos Snowboards  https://telossnowboards.com/

Franco Snowshapes  https://www.francosnowshapes.com/

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Episode 2

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Guillaume Otis owner and head guide at Coast Mountain Guides.

Guillaume moved out west as a teen searching for bigger mountains with deeper powder. The search brought himself and his father to Whistler, BC where they founded Coast Mountain Guides in 1998. Guillaume has 20 years of guiding experience that he uses to bring guests iconic backcountry experiences that show you Whistler before the condos, lifts and shops. You can hear his passion for exploring the outdoors as he talks about avalanche safety while explaining analogies that made us view the mountains in a new light.

Learn more about Coast Mountain Guides:

Online: https://www.coastmountainguides.com/

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coastmtnguides

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/guillaumeAotis

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Episode 1

Darrin and Chad share why they love backcountry snowboarding and splitboarding, how they got started and why they created the Dark Starts podcast. Interview hosted by Scott Martin of Groundswell Marketing Podcast. Scott has been a marketer for 25 years across branding, strategy, advertising, and execution. After working with various high-profile national brands, he shifted his passion to working with businesses that are focused on purpose and making more impact on the planet. Scott also created Heliskiing Canada and Catskiing Canada to help market those industries and to experiment with producing content through blogging, social media and film.

Learn more about Scott:

Podcast :https://www.groundswell.FM

Website: https://www.groundswell.marketing/

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Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors:

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