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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Someone you probably have never heard of this week, but as well as looking and recording some of the historical figures of our sport, I also thought it was relevant to talk to people who are getting people excited for snowboarding outside of the normal confines of what used to happen. It used to be shops and dry slopes that would be organising trips and bulding a scene, but with the majority of those gone, who is doing it? Well, people like Zoe, with a deep love of snowboarding and an audience on Instagram, she is getting groups of women together and out to the mountains.

As she explains, the main reason is to get herself a trip to the mountains, but she could just blag it for her and her family, but she has created a trip for women of all backgrounds to get together and share a love of the mountains, and that, in my mind, is a reason to get her on, because not everyone would do that and share it...

If you want to find out more about Zoe on Instagram, you can find her here: instagram.com/dresslikeamum

She makes a pretty sick range of sunnies, which you can find here: https://www.zoedepass.com

And if you or anyone you know want to go her trip, you can find more info here: https://kalumaski.com/women-who-ski-2024/

If you haven't already followed us on Instagram, you can find us here: https://www.instagram.com/thank_u_snowboarding_podcast/

You can see videos we post on our Youtube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzv12VwCKEfXL1TBup-ByCA

As always we are supported by our friends at The Snowboard Asylum, who have a new website and all the mew products for 24/25, so check them out here: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

I mention Matt Barrs podcast ' Looking Sideways' which I am sure yoou already know about but in particular an episode he had with Greg Stump, legendary ski movie maker, which you should check out: https://www.wearelookingsideways.com/

Thats it for this week

Peace out x

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From uber grom out of the brand new SnowDome in Tamworth, to working seasons in Colorado, to shaping the British aestehtic of snowboarding, to helping showcase our little corner of the world to the masses via Olympic commentary, Tim truly has worked and blagged and worked some more to live a life in snowboarding. Almost always upbeat, enthusiastic and frothing for the shred, Tim seems to enjoy the spotlight being on him, but from knowing him for some years, he would be exactly the same in a dark room on his own.

Always finding fun and as still stoked on the shred as that grom hitting the kickers at Tamworth, his bright character hides how much work he puts into his professional career, he makes being in front of people, or commentating on the highest level events on one of the biggest broadcasters in the world, look and sound easy, but as with all things, the swan is paddling hard under the water to make them look so graceful and Tim works hard to make it look easy.

Hopefully this episode will shed a new light on someone many will only know from Ski Sunday or Olympic commentary, someone who is funny as fuck and is always fun to bask in the glow of. Ladies and Gentlemen... Tim Warwood.

Most, if not all, of the Lockdown movies are on our Youtube channel, as well as the Invasion and The Sequal which we also talk about, you'll find them here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLgzQV6PVknfiyE_odDjBNpjksuuDQoITO

If you like the sound of, but like me have never been to one of Tim and Gends (Adam Gendle) Famous First Words you can find out more here: https://www.famousfirstwords.com/

As always, we are supported by our good friends at The Snowboard Asylum, which are offering 10% off your first online order, you can find out more here: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

The Reason Magazine are still selling classic prints to help support CALM, so get on over to https://thereasonmag.com/collections/since-89-print-collection and find one you like...

As promised, here is the ticket link to the Volcom movie Sofia which has a London showing on the 20th November, which will be a fun evening, so come down and check it out. Tickets here: https://highdaysltd.com/blogs/events/volcom-presents-sofia-a-story-of-the-half-day-ticket

Thats it for now, peace out x

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Chris Moran is a hero of British Snowboarding, always seeing the cracks in doors and pushing them as wide open as possible, and for the beneft of snowboarding. From a young age, shredding with Ste Bailey on dryslope, to seasons in caravans in Chamonix (dear God) to the WhiteLines chalet in Meribel, Chris has always created fun and adventure and is happy to take along whoever is up for it.

I'm sure he won the Bristish Champs one year, but we didn't get to that, I also didnt give him any shit for skiing, which he sometimes does, and freely admits to, but he has earned the right to do whatever he wants, he has just spent six years renovating an old barn near Meribel, putting in plenty of graft and making what some might think crazy decisions, but which have led to a truly unique place he calls home.

An interesting person who always sees the world through a unique lens, this was a funny, lovely conversation with an old friend, I hope you enjoy it...x

As always, we are looked after by the legends that are The Snowboard Asylum, who are celebrating 35 years of looking after snowboarders, they have a new website and an incredible knowledge to help you find the right equipment for you, go check them out for 10% off your first order: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

I aslo mentioned the prints that are available to buy to support CALM, you can find more here: https://thereasonmag.com/collections/since-89-print-collection

If you want a daily done of snowboard related stuff, you can check out our Instagram: instagram.com/thank_u_snowboarding_podcast

We put up loads of videos and playlists of classic shred flicks on our Youtube page, you can find it here: youtube.com/thankusnowboarding

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Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcrafting boards in the Scottish Highlands to today’s Olympic medalists and world champions, we’re uncovering the incredible stories behind an island nation that, despite its lack of towering peaks, has made a monumental impact on the snowboarding world.

Join us as we chat with the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday riders who have shaped this unique scene, exploring what makes snowboarding not just a sport, but a way of life. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or new to the slopes, our mission is to celebrate the passion that fuels our community and inspire the next generation to hit the mountains. So strap in, and let’s carve our way through the history and culture of UK snowboarding together!

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Danny, for a long time, was far and away the most powerful stylish and progressive rider the UK had produced. He made his presence felt, not just in the UK scene, but internationally, with a heavy bag of tricks and a keen eye on what those tricks looked like.

From humble beginnings in Pontefract to a life travelling and snowboarding, filming wih an A list of snowboarders, living in the Alps, countless photos and video parts, to designing outerwear and making films, his career took him far and wide, with progression always on his mind.

After snowboarding, his desire for progression took him briefly into graphic design which morphed into an MA in Fine Art, at Chelsea. It woud seem his desire to do things to a high standard wasn't confined to snowboarding.

Its hard for me to sum up Dan, he has been a great friend to me over the years, I've had some of the best days on the mountain with him, as well as some of the best social times too. We've been to gigs, discussed art, even had kids at pretty much the same time, as he mentions in this interview, its hard to find good old friends and Dan is one of my best, old friends, a legend in snowboarding and I can't wait until we are both chatting shit on a chairlift and hitting some pow together in the future.

There is loads of Dans sections up on the youtube channel right now, check it out at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCzv12VwCKEfXL1TBup-ByCA

We'll also be keeping the Instagram rolling all summer, keeping the froth levels high, you can find us @thank_u_snowboarding_podcast on Instagram

If you want to get in touch, please email me at [email protected]

If you want to know more about the Brits, check it out here: https://britssnow.com/

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Well, we are nearly there... The last episode for ths winter is coming next week, but in the meantime (which means I haven't recorded it yet) here is a mix of songs from snowboard movies, put together in a fashion by me, which I hope will get you frothing for snowboarding, bring back some happy memories, or both...

As you all might know by now, my day job is in music, producing, mixing and DJing, and this project was born out of being booked to play an Absinthe movie premier in London, where I thought it might be more interesting to put together some of my favourite songs from snowboard movies, and run a competition to see who could name all the movies they are from. I don't think anyone got them all, so have a go and let me know how many you have right at [email protected]

See you next week for the last episode before autumn, its gonna be a good one to finish on.

Until then, Thank U Snowboarding xx

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For those of you who don't know Mark Munson, and there are probably a lot of you, Mark is one of our cultures true individuals, almost aggresively so. Its fair to say that Mark didn't really want to be part of snowboarding originally. He wanted to acheive, because one of the things you'll learn, is that when Mark does something, he goes all in 100%.

Regardless of whether that is skating, snowboarding, his business or growing rhubarb (he grows some fucking banging rhubarb btw) Mark is all in. That attitude to life is something I gravitated too, after hanging out at one fo the board tests many years ago, we lived together in the legendary 35 Rue Desserteaux in Bourg Saint Maurice and have been on many more board tests and snowbaord related endeavours togther.

An aggressive pursuit of life led Mark not only to many places on a snowboard, such as being in charge of Duotone snowboards in the Uk, but also skate team manager for Airwalk and later, Duffs, starting a game changing Angling brand, making a book about skate stickers, really, Mark has kicked open doors of opportunity and made them his.

We start the podcast with me talking about a time I told Mark that I hate it when people leave kitchen cupboard doors open. Of course, Mark then made it a point to open cupboard doors as much as possible for the rest of the season. Knowing Mark, if he didn't count me as someone he liked and respected, he wouldn't have bothered, but, I took it as his way of showing his friendship that he would make the effort to do this, thats how I saw it anyway.

I hope you enjoy this episode, the time flew by as we were talking, which is always a good thing...

This episode is supported by The Snowboard Asylum and they have a sale on whcih you can check out here: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

Peace x

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Snowboarder, guitarist, model, influencer, mother. It would be easy to not like someone like Juliet if you just looked at what she has done on paper, but that is a fraction of the story. Juliet has always been a bright eyed girl, stoked on life and what opportunities it has presented, her infectious smile and laugh about how absurd most things are has seen her through some pretty amazing situations without her turning into what those situations could easiy have done.

The story of how she ended up as probably the most reluctant cover model for Vogue is a case in point, most models would kill for that to happen, yet Juliet shrugs it off because she'd rather be snowboarding, seeing it more as an absurd thing to happen.

The same how she could have easily become a touring guitarist, but it wasn't really her, so she did it for a bit, then didn't do it anymore. Most guitar players would, again, would kill for that opportunity, but Juliet remained true to herself and knew it wasn't where she wanted to be.

It would seem she is now very much where she wants to be, her Instagram and life in bikes is her main gig, alongside being a mother and partner, but she has built a life and career doing something she loves, maybe something we'd all kill for right?

In this episode we talk about her cover of Vogue which you'll find on our instagram @thank_u_snowboarding_podcast

She also mentions her time playing noisy music in German squats, which you can check out here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OxI_PY1qsJo

If you'd like to check out Juliets Insta, then go here: @julietelliott

Our friends at The Snowboard Asylum have a sale on now, so go check them out for great deals: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

And I mention The Upbattle next weekend, you can find more info here: https://www.cairngormmountain.co.uk/events/upbattle/

Thats it for now, peace x

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Ian Felton orchestrated a few things that have had a lasting impression on UK snowboard culture. From Kaos Mountain Wear, to Kaos The Movie, his work with the British Snowboard Association and the World Snowboard Federation, to running commentary for the BBC at the Olympics.

I think Ian realised that Doing It Yourself was the way it was going to have to go, he saw that the ski industry (certainly the UK ski industry) weren't that interested in snowboarding and so to create something, he'd DIY it.

Developing a UK brand at the time must have seemed like lunacy, but he had roots in skateboarding and saw the potential of this fledgling sport and put himself into it, but not to be in the spotlight, but to build a team and allow them to do their thing too. There was certainly a humour in it and a certain Britishness, and a strong DIY ethos.

Sadly KAOS didn't make it, although I'm holding out for a limited run of purple dressing gowns, as Ian said, it shone bright for a short time.

He returned to snowboarding this year with his family, and the light seems to have been reignited, and plans afoot for a gathering in the mountains in the future...

You can watch Kaos The Movie here: https://youtu.be/tlMmfAfGqC8?si=clsryqszsaBLNnb1

If you'd like to comment on the episode, send us your thoughts on what snowboarding means to you, or send something over for the Instagram, email us at [email protected]

If you need kit or advice, go and see our good friends at The Snowboard Asylum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/

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