Kicking it off with a bang, The Blade Dive Podcast, Episode 1,  we are joined by legendary operator & Terrain Park builder Brandon Dodds.

• A Minnesota native, Brandon Dodds developed a passion for Snowboarding early on.   Realizing his interest in the construction of world class Terrain Parks far outweighed his pro snowboarding possibilities, Dodds quickly decided to pursue a career in operations, choosing the sticks instead of the board & bindings. No matter the method, Dodds holds true to his roots and love for the sport to this day.  

• Choosing Lake Tahoe, CA instead of Summit County, CO, Brandon Dodds was quickly graced with opportunity after opportunity and soon realized that failure was instrumental in moving towards his definition of success, though it didn't come without significant sacrifice - loss, gains and whole lot of life lessons. His biggest cheerleaders are his family and he is beyond proud to be a father, husband and an advocate for not only professional female riders and athletes but recognizing the skill of female operators and  leaders within a typically male dominated  industry. 

• Brandon Dodds has traveled the world operating a Snowcat and values the time that he's spent operating in other states and countries and the true friendships gained. He has contributed to world-class resort programs in California - Heavenly, Boreal, Squaw Valley. Idaho - Tamarack and Australia - Perisher. His list of projects dates back to builds such as but by no means limited to the Forum 8, Red Bull Double Pipe and X-Games . Dodds continues to  impact the industry by currently being an integral part of the innovative elite training  program and facility that is The Stomping Grounds in Saas Fee, Switzerland.

Brandon Dodds calls it as he sees it and that is truly a rare quality these days.  Dodds dives deep in both a captivating and hilarious account of a lifelong passion and career, as we  discuss his journey, advice he has both given and received, balancing act of work-life and parenthood, egos, travel, how to's, the value of team, the future of equipment and the overall industry and so much more. Noteworthy, this is actually our first time ever speaking with Dodds - the rumors were real... Brandon Dodds is an incredible human being.

Enjoy...  and if you're in the machine, go ahead and TURN THE VOLUME UP!

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