Join host Eric Mika and snowboarding legend Jeremy Jones as they dive into the early world of snowboarding. Jeremy shares his journey, from discovering skateboarding as a kid to funding his lift tickets with spare change from school vending machines. With his father's support, Jeremy pursued snowboarding full-time and eventually became a prominent figure in the groundbreaking Forum 8 group. Together, they revolutionized snowboarding through unprecedented tricks and influential movies.In this episode, Jeremy reflects on his 27-year career as a professional freestyle snowboarder, offering practical advice and insights. He recounts a harrowing experience of surviving an avalanche that nearly cost him his life. Along the way, he shares valuable wisdom on money management and finding purpose beyond the world of sports.

Check out the show notes for additional resources, including "Dad's Letter," Jeremy's personal playlist, and practical investment advice.

Timestamps:
[3:00] A Skater in a Small Town
[6:27] Finding Snowboarding & Going Pro
[11:46] Forum 8 Creation and How They Changed Snowboarding
[18:35] Jeremy's Accolades and Career
[27:00] 3 Dark Years - Depression, Anxiety and Hating Snowboarding
[30:04] Surviving An Avalanche
[38:44] Advice for Young Athletes

Quote:
"I didn't want to be a star, I just wanted to snowboard. If there was this lane to make money and do it and be seen the least then that's my lane." - Jeremy Jones

Connect with Jeremy JonesIG: @jeremy__jones
IG: @whatdoesntkillyoudoesntkillyou

Things Referenced in the Show

Dad's Letter https://drive.google.com/file/d/1p_F4xQOUrYQw4GOdeuMhadHAxuIwl0Fq/view?usp=sharing

The Forum 8
https://www.snowboarder.com/videos/forum-the-resistance-full-movie

Jeremy's General Stoke Playlist https://drive.google.com/file/d/1poyIlqpWUBHJtbB5tC2LVQAJMG99OAc5/view?usp=sharing

Connect with Eric & the Now For Later Pod

Now for Later Youtube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCT5nOy3dNwvkAg7VVckuS_w
Now For Later Instagram https://www.instagram.com/nowforlaterpod/?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D
Now For Later TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@nowforlaterpod?is_from_webapp=1&sender_device=pc
Now For Later Spotify https://open.spotify.com/show/5gx8QTjHa38X3mcvjEDhOb?si=XvBDax5SQcikL4X_wRqsGQ&nd=1
Now For Later Apple https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-for-later-with-eric-mika/id1695946718

Practical Resources From The EpisodeHow to build credit
https://youtu.be/HWPJUZItq5Q
https://www.ally.com/stories/credit/how-to-build-credit/
https://www.experian.com/blogs/ask-experian/how-to-establish-credit-as-a-young-person/#s1