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Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast
By Maxwell Morrill & Darrin MilneSports
Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast episodes
- Ankle Deep in Hard Boots with John Keffler & Alex Gelb | of Phantom Snow Industries
Episode 20
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents John & Alex of Phantom Snow Industries.
- John’s an engineer, Alex is a finance guy - and it works beautifully
- He developed and refined a boot/binding system that he loves, and proudly shares with others in the splitboard community through Phantom
- Go deep into what makes their system unique, giving you amazing tours and pure powder pleasure
- Follow Phantom and find out where they are doing their next demo day
When you are thinking about what gear to get next, you want to get gear that is engineered to perfection. John designs rockets for a living but his passion was always the outdoors. So he used his curious mind to solve age-old problems faced by splitboarders for years and created the perfect system, giving you power and control. Listen and hear how the Phantom system evolved to be one of the best in the industry.
Show links:
Phantom
Instagram
Facebook
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
2 hr 18 min - John’s an engineer, Alex is a finance guy - and it works beautifully
- To the CORE with Steph Nistch | Owner of Pallas Snowboards out of SLC Utah
Episode 19
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Steph Nistch of Pallas Snowboards.
- Copywriter, creative, editor, photographer to pay the bills
- Co-founder of Pallas Snowboards, crafted with love for smaller riders
- Took lessons from learning how to splitboard and the challenges she faced to build a better board
- Takes us deep into board construction, cool new emerging tech, and the inspiration for the wicked designs
- Pallas summer sale is on now! Join their mailing list for exclusive deals
Steph is passionate about supporting women in sports. Her vision shifted from mountain biking to snowboarding when fate called and her path became clear. She co-founded Pallas snowboards - the first company making splitboards to support a new generation of women who are blazing their own lines. Listen in as she inspires us, and women everywhere, by starting her own skin tracks for them to follow and be more confident and courageous.
Show links:
Pallas Snowboards
Instagram
Creative Services
YouTube
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
1 hr 37 min - Copywriter, creative, editor, photographer to pay the bills
- Stuck in winter with Seth Wescott | Partner/shaper at Winterstick Snowboards and 2x Olympic Gold medalist
Episode 18
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents 2x gold medalist Seth Wescott.
- Husband, father, snowboarder, permaculture farmer
- Entered in the golden age of snowboarding, riding and challenging his heroes in New England and after gain athletic accomplishments worldwide
- White knight owner of Winterstick snowboards, keeping founder Dimitrije’s legacy of quality and innovation alive
- Learn Seth’s body positioning pro tip that brought him gold
Seth is living life how it should be. After fighting his way to the pinnacle of snowboarding glory, he turned his focus to creating amazing snowboards. Golf inspired a new approach, allowing Winterstick to craft custom fitted snowboards for the best ride of your life. Listen and hear amazing stories of how snowboarding icon Seth Wescott followed his passion, got the gold, saved a piece of history and discovered the backcountry.
Show links:
Instagram
Winterstick
www.protectourwinters.org
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
2 hr 30 min - Husband, father, snowboarder, permaculture farmer
- The Wasatch Wolf with Maxwell Morrill | of Cardiff Snowcraft out of Utah
Episode 17
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Splitboard Explorer Maxwell Morrill of Cardiff Snowcraft.
- 26 years of splitboarding - Pioneering the growth experiments & industry
- USSA racing team, passed on 1998 Olympics
- Director of Events, Outreach and Education at Cardiff Snowcraft
- Get the goods on the different boards from Cardiff, and which bindings are the best
Max learned at an early age that he would rather carve epic lines then grab huge air. This propelled him into racing for the USSA team, where he discovered his love for the backcountry. As one of the pioneers of the sport, he shared his vast knowledge with many on the skin tracks and off. Listen and learn about gear, safety and the evolution of splitboarding. We’re stoked to have him on the show!
Show links:
Instagram
Email
Cardiff Snowcraft
Pura Vida Surf Shop
Voile
Karakoram
Phantom
NorthWave
Black Diamond
Verts
Handout gloves
LTD Optics
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
2 hr 5 min - 26 years of splitboarding - Pioneering the growth experiments & industry
- Embrace the Suffer with Cam Fields | Founder of Front Country Foundation out of Jackson Hole WY
Episode 16
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Cam Fields of Frontcountry Foundation.
- Former Marine who found a way out of his darkness and brings light to other vets
- Founded Frontcountry Foundation and gives back to those who gave for their country
- Spends over 200 days a year in the backcountry, find out which gear passes his endurance test
- Also works quality control for Give’r gear.
When people do good for humanity, we gotta give ‘em props. Cam shares how his struggle with PTSD turned into the creation of the Frontcountry Foundation that provides other veterans with much needed healing in… you guessed it…. the backcountry. Cam is one of those amazing individuals that makes the world a better place. We raise our summit beers to you Cam. Cheers!
Show links:
https://www.instagram.com/doctorlove89/
Instagram Front Country
Instagram Give’r
Give-r
Petzl
Backcountry Access
Karakoram
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
1 hr 31 min - Former Marine who found a way out of his darkness and brings light to other vets
- Born into Guiding with Marty Schaffer | 2nd generation guide & Owner Operator of CAPOW Guides
Episode 15
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Captain CAPOW Marty Shaffer.
- Owner of CAPOW guiding based out of Revelstoke, British Columbia
- Passionate about guiding and taking his tours to find the best snow
- Offers some wicked courses to take your decision making and terrain knowledge to the next level
- Planning some really cool tours for this winter, get a sneak peek before they launch in September 2020
Marty loves guiding and taking people to get the best snow possible. I guess that’s what happens when you’re born into the Blanket Glacier Chalet family and grow up taking tele skiers on tours at 13 years old. In fact, he likes guiding even more than he does shredding - which is why he built his life around mentoring, training, and sharing knowledge within the splitboard community. Listen and get stoked by the stokemaster himself.
Show links:
@capowguiding
@blanketglacierchalet
@valleyretreatrevy
@getstokedaf
https://capow.ca/
https://valleyretreat.ca/
Talk Yeti To Me Podcast
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
Use promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boardsGroundswell Marketing
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
Follow us on Instagram:
@ Darkstarts.podcast
@ Darkstarts.media
1 hr 25 min - Owner of CAPOW guiding based out of Revelstoke, British Columbia
- Joey Vosburgh - Hard Boot'n - ACMG guide out of Revelstoke BC
Episode 14
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents ACMG guide Joey Vosburgh.
For the full show notes visit: https://www.darkstarts.ca/joey-vosburgh
Special thanks to: Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors: www.darkstarts.ca/partners
Groundswell Marketing www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/
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1 hr 35 min - Jeremy Jensen - Surf the pow! - Owner of Grassroots Powsurfing (all handcrafted original Powsurfers)
Episode 13
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents powder pioneer Jeremy Jensen, creator of Grassroots Powsurfers.
For the full show notes visit: https://www.darkstarts.ca/jeremy-jensen
Show links:
Grassroots Powersurfers
Powsurf IG
Powsurf FB
Grassroots YouTube
Jeremy Jensen
Special thanks to: Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors: www.darkstarts.ca/partners
Groundswell Marketing www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/
Follow us: www.darkstarts.ca
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1 hr 14 min - Michael Wigley - Broken Bones & Bike Riding - The Splitboarding Gypsy
Episode 12
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents splitboard gypsy, avalanche instructor, and guide in training Michael Wigley.
- If you want to become a ski mountaineer, this is what you gotta do
- Broken bones are just a minor setback, determination is the key to success
- Right place, right time, Mountain Mike knows how to trust his gut to find the
perfect pow and stay safe
- Plant based living, cooking and fantastic gear roundup
Michael Wigley is on track to becoming a splitboard guide pursuing his ACMG certification. He’s cut his teeth in this world by living like a gypsy in the mountains. Spanning over 20 years, over 5 continents, and up and down many, many mountain ranges. You’re going to learn a lot from his amazing stories, packing tips, gear and survival skills.
Show links:
Instagram
Venture Snow
Venture Snowboards
Keefer Lake Lodge
Baldface Lodge
Spark R&D
Spark Bindings
Special thanks to:
Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors:
www.darkstarts.ca/partners
Groundswell Marketing
www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/
Follow us:
www.darkstarts.ca
@ Darkstarts.podcast
https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.podcast/
@ Darkstarts.media
https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.media/
2 hr 11 min - Ken Talks! Meet Ken Achenbach | The man who brought snowboarding to Canada!
Episode 11
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents snowboard legend Ken Achenbach.
- Known by many as the father of Canadian snowboarding
- Founded the first snowboard shop in the world from his mom’s basement when he was 16
- Key influencer at ISM magazine, the first snowboard magazine
- Founded the Camp of Champions and inspired kids for over 25 years to become the next generation of artists and entrepreneurs
- Co-owner of Powder Mountain Cat Skiing
- His amazing life experience in business, friendship and snowboarding developed valuable wisdom that he shares with us now
When Ken started the Camp of Champs, he only had 3 rules: don’t drink, don’t do drugs and be in by 10. Later he added the golden rule, don’t be a dick. Sit back, relax and enjoy hearing the story of how he brought snowboarding to Canada and how a little freedom inspired an entire generation of creativity. You’re going to love this one!
Follow:
Ken Achenbach Real Estate
Digital Open House
Find An Epic Agent
Camp of Champions
The Snoboard Shop
Show links:
GoPro Grill Mount
Powder Mountain Cat Skiing
Realtor by day
Ken featured in Mountain Culture Group article
https://www.findanepicagent.com/
Special thanks to:
Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors:
www.darkstarts.ca/partners
Groundswell Marketing
www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/
Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo
www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/
Follow us:
www.darkstarts.ca
@ Darkstarts.podcast
https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.podcast/
@ Darkstarts.media
https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.media/
1 hr 12 min
About Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast
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Join your hosts Maxwell & Darrin as they talk with splitboarding and backcountry industry pros, gear manufacturers, and certified mountain guides. No matter how much experience you have in the…
backcountry, you'll learn everything there is to know along with us to take your tours and shredding to the next level. New episodes drop weekly - subscribe to get notifications when new episodes are Dropping.
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