Real Talk 10-22-18 This week in snowboarding - episode 26 - resort openings, Killington, Sunday River, A-Basin, and Ski Wild Mountain. Disks and Sticks. Wanda Ski Park, China. Indoors riding. Norwegian Snowboard Awards. Whose on drugs? Trivia and more...

In the mid 90's to early 2000's, Jason Borgstede was known for his video parts, progressive big air tricks and switch 360 backflip affectionately known as the Borgaerial. Jason was a consistent top finisher in events such as the X Games and Vans Triple Crown. While his pro career came to a some what sudden end, Borgy never stopped riding and these days, he's working to spread the stoke to a new generation with his Anchorage-based shop Blue & Gold.

Mr. Pat Schutte Schutte founded High Profile Public Relations (HPPR) in 2003, enjoyed a solid run of agency success working with a wide range of clients, including Chrysler/Dodge, Jeep, Ford, Monster Beverage, Source Interlink, Clear Channel, Live Nation, Feld Motor Sports, National Promoters Group, Advanstar and Vail Resorts. He also got his start as a skateboarder and snowboarder, prior to fidning incredible success in the world of motorsports public relations.

Wilderness closures, Tailgate Alaska, European Parks, Effective Edge, The Future of Yesterday and much more... Plus we have a new trivia contest - all on tap in Real Talk: This Week in Snowboarding 10-15-18.

In this episode we design the graphics for the Flite tribute board with some help from Chuck McLean and the Dig My Quiver community. This episode was recorded live and took more than 180 comments into account.

Eric Luthart has been designing snowboards for more than 20 years. In this episode we design a new Flite Snowboard.

Eric Luthart has been designing snowboards for more than 20 years. Here is a look into the life of a snowboard designer. We teamed up with Eric to design an all new Flite Snowboard.

Jeff Grell has many contributions to the sport of snowboarding, not least of which is the invention of the highback binding. Jeff was also a team rider for Flite and helped Stevie Derrah introduce the world to the heel side turn.

Eric Webster runs all ski and snowboarding events for the USSA, but he got his start as a team rider for Flite Snowboards. This is the kick off of Flite Week.

Not a lot going on this week in snowboarding so we talk about learning to snowmobile and small brands as well as Flite Week.