Its fair to say that Stu Brass has lived many lives in snowboarding, from grom riding with his brothers Si and Russ up at Rossendale, to working for the British Snowboarding Association, to running comps to organising events, most motably The Brits, the yearly get together for the UK snowboarding community.

In my mind, Stu has always been fairly business like in his snowboarding, but I guess it takes some drive to acheive what he has acheived, he helped athletes cross over into the mainstream, and certainly most snowboarders he helped earned way more out of the wider worlds interest into our sport/lifestyle than they would have if they didn't have Stu representing them.

But, like most of us, its done out of pure love for standing sideways and sliding down a mountain, which is something we can all agree is the most fantastic thing.

British snowboarding owes Stu a pint for keeping the community together, even when the chips were down, even hosting The Brits up in Cairngorm, which, must have been a gamble in these times. Fair play to you Stu and I'm gonna see you in Mayerhofen for this years!

If you want any info about the Brits, you can find it here: https://britssnow.com/

As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true

Tom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

Chris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

And a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/

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Neil’s story is quite incredible and quite unlike anyone else I’ve interviewed and is completely inspirational. How small moments and kindness of strangers can turn your life into a completely new direction, both good and bad.

Luckily for us, the bad came before the good and the good came in the shape of The XScape in Milton Keynes offered Neil a new life that wasn’t obvious at first, but slowly revealed itself and led Neil to a new life.

He now uses his background in life and snowboarding to advocate for change in the industry, recently winning The Reason magazines 'Rider of the Year' and you won't find a single person with a bad word to say about Neil which is testament to the way he carries himself.

You can see the documentary Adidas made about him a couple of years ago here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PS489Me42lM

As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true

Tom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

Chris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

And a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/

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You probably have heard of Johno Verity, as a pro rider he was all over the UK snowboard magazines and movies, particularly the Lockdown Projects movies he helped to make. He wasn't afraid to take the piss out of himself, using down time to write and film skits which added another dimension to his parts and that has seen him move into writing, directing and running his own film production company, working with big brands and pushing his skills even further forward.

Johno also has a nice angle on life, he is funny and thoughtful, and good fun to hang out with, conversation topics range wildly but he always seems to find the interest in people, which is a rare talent.

This episodes photo is courtesy of @adamwhiteheadphoto

If you want to see Johno in action you can find the Lockdown Projects movies on our Youtube channel https://www.youtube.com/@ThankUSnowboarding

As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true

Tom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

Chris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

And a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/

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You probably won't have heard of Maria, but I'm pretty certain you will have seen her work. Maria has been a stalwart of the Briish scene for years, from riding Hillingdon dryslope every weekend amongst what was a hardcore scene who took no prisoners, to competing, to showing up at the Brits. Maria wasn't in it for the competition, but for the community, not afraid to hurt herself, but when there wasn't many women snowboarding, and even less on dryslope, Maria really blazed a path for others to follow.

She also had a passion for FX in movies and simultaneously carved a career to the highest level working for Jim Hensons Creature Shop and more recently on movies like the Star Wars Sequals. A far cry from snowboarding, but I do believe that snowboarding and action sports prime a person to push themselves into unique careers, and Marias is certainly unique...

As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true

Tom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

Chris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

And a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/

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Finally! I hear you all cry... Its a Chrismtas miracle! Yep, the long awaited, often asked for episode with the legend that is Simon Smith is here!

Simons attitude and approach to snowboarding helped influence what British snowboarding has become, we all owe him a debt of gratitude, because without Simon and his peers, snowboarding could look like skiing, and we'd all be poorer for it.

His nickname 'bloody' was due to his go hard attitude, getting in the air, whether on a skateboard, bmx or snowboard with often little regard for how the landing would work out...

You can see Simons work in Kaos The Movie which is on our Youtube Channel along with loadfs of other good shit: https://www.youtube.com/@ThankUSnowboarding

Thanks to Dan and Lizzie at Burton UK, Tom at Transform, Chris at Canoe and Oakley, Tom at Volcom and of course, the legends at The Snowboard Asylum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ who are there if you need any help with getting kitted out for the winter...

Merry Christmas and a peaceful New Year from Thank U Snowboarding xx

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Out of everyone I"ve had on so far, Johns journey is probably the closest to mine. As a way to go snowboarding, starting a business to share the experience of being in the mountains, with a comfy bed and some good food, surrounded by like minded people, its not an easy life to choose, and I know from experience that it isn't for everyone, but there is something incredible about these places that pop up, run by snowboarders for snowboarders, stripping out the bullshit the middle class ski families want, and adding in things like being shown how to wax your board, or having someone with years of experience point you in the right direction on the mountain, are all things that you won't get from the identikit chalet holiday.

The Dragon Lodge is one of the last bastions of snowboard lodges in the Alps, as with everything, costs are rising and the lowly snowboarder is being pushed out, but I guarantee you, as a snowboarder, will come away from a stay there with more memories, smiles and laughs than anywhere else. If it isn't on your bucket list, then reevaluate your bucket list and go visit https://dragonlodge.com/

As always, snowboarders for snowboarders and none more so than The Snowboard Asylum, whatever you need, from advice for your next riding mission to a full set up, go speak to those with a millenia of experience among them https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Shout out to Lizzie and Dan at Burton for the ride https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true

Also to Tom Kingsnorth and Transform Gloves, keeing my fingers warm at -11 https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

And of course to Oakley, protecting my eyes and making things visible https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

Don't forget, new stuff going up on our Insta and Youtube all the time... and if you'd like to send me an email, [email protected]

Thats it, see you next week

Peace x

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Schoph has been in the trenches of snowboarding and art for a long time, staying true to both his passion for sliding around on mountains and tranferring the images inside his brain onto canvas, and that staying true is leading him down a very singular path.

His work with Jamie Lynn is well documented and has resulted in the brand 1910, which is currently enjoying becoming the coolest brand in snowboarding, resonating with kids and 'old heads' alike. https://9teenten.com

He is also experimenting more with an abstract side of his art which has found a home with Island Snowboards https://www.island-snowboards.com/, as well as being shown at galleries such as the Red House Gallery in Harrogate: https://www.redhouseoriginals.com/

Thanks to the Dragon Lodge for looking after us https://dragonlodge.com/

Thanks also to Burton https://www.burton.com/us/en/home, Oakley https://www.oakley.com and Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb

If you want to get in touch, you can va Instagram @thank_u_snowboarding_podcast or by emailing [email protected]

Peace x

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Will Has covered a lot of ground throughout his snowboarding career, both figuratively and physically.

From his younger days as a pink haired, Hawian shirted, ID magazine appearing dryslope ruler, to seasoned seasonaire, Dragon Lodge running, splitboarding, touring lifer in search of the perfect turn, Will liveS his life in snowboarding.

An amazing few days at the Dragon Lodge, riding, laughing and vibing with an epic crew, what a pleasure to finally sit down with an old friend and talk about his passion and what keeps him motivated to walk out every morning and ride epic mountains.

Thanks to the Dragon Lodge for looking after us, if you are looking for rider driven holidays, look no further: https://dragonlodge.com/

Thanks also to Dan and Lizzie at Burton for the board, an Alekasam 156 which has handled all sorts of conditions brilliantly, more here: https://www.burton.com

Oakley were kind enough to send me over some goggles, which worked as brilliantly as you'd expect: https://www.oakley.com

And to Tom Kingsnorth of Transform Gloves for the toasty mitts that worked even when it was -11! https://transformgloves.com

And of course, The Snowboard Asylum for their continued support of this podcast, and for looking after snowboarders for the last 35 years...

https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

MOre next week at 10am, peace out. x

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Neil has carved himself quite a unique path, one that he certainly blazed for himself. No other UK snowboarder has earned the title of high mountain guide, a qualification that is as much about climbing as much as snowboarding, and to take clients into that environment and be responsable isn't something to be taken lightly, let alone the time and effort it takes to earn that title in the first place.

Thats on top of his status as British champion, a career racing and helping set up teaching qualifications, quite the CV.

Now in the envious position of living by the beach in SW France, surfning with the likes of Tom Burt (legend) looking after his body with yoga and being able to go snowboarding in the best places he chooses for him and his clinets, Neil has acheived what most of us would like to do, and fair play to him.

If you would like to know more about his trips, you can find out here: https://mcnabsnowboarding.com/

If you want to know more about what kit you should use in the back country then the TSA have got you covered, their new website is here: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Thanks to Oakley for the goggles, I've used Oakley for years and I still think they are the best. Check their range here: https://www.oakley.com/en-gb

There are still classic UK shred prints left, the proceeds of which go to CALM, you can find out more about these here: https://thereasonmag.com/collections/since-89-print-collection

If you'd like to get in touch with me, you can by emailing me [email protected]

I think that is it. Happy shredding xxx

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Delighted to be finding out more about what was an institution in the game, a brilliant shop, cultural hub in both skate and snow and place where people, including myself would pilgrimage, yes pilgrimage, to buy their kit and soak up some of SS20's, how can I put this, radness.

SS20 was a snow and skate shop in Oxford, and their clever use of graphics on their T Shirts made them somewhat legendary, see someone with a fish or a barcode t shirt and you know they know. That did, in fact, happen to me on my first season... I knew enough to know that it was going to be people that gave us jobs and keep us in Val D'Isere for the season, so imagine my delight, and I remember saying ths to the other three guys I had arrived in resort with, I saw a guy at the bar in an SS20 fish T Shirt. It was mid November so no punters in town yet and this meeting led eventually to jobs, season passes and many, many good times...

Mon was one of the founders along with Dave Furneau (episode coming at some point) and soon after legendary vert skater Sean Goff, and the place just had magic about it. If I'd have lived nearer I, for sure, would have worked there, or at least hung out there every weekend...

You can still get hold of limted runs of T Shirts and stickers at https://wearess20.com/

We are lovingly supported by The Snowboard Asylum and they have a shiny new website you can find here: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Also, Transform have hooked me up with some mitts I'll be taking to Tignes next week, you can check their line up here: https://transformgloves.com/

Thats it for this week, if you want to get in touch, you can at [email protected]

Peace out x

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