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#29 Bradley Mountain - Handcrafted Bags and Lifestyle Products. Founder Tyler Axtell Sharing His Story Feb 14, 2017

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Josh sits down with Bradley Mountain founder Tyler Axtell. Tyler created his first bag early, while attending college; in his spare time he would make bags and work with his hands as a way to unwind. Now, Bradley Mountain is a lifestyle brand that exists to inspire the creators, makers, and innovators of the world. Their bags and leathers goods are made by hand from their home base in sunny San Diego, California. Follow along as Tyler lays out his journey in this week's episode of The ReddyYeti Podcast

#28 Sackcloth & Ashes - Quality blankets helping the Homeless. Founder Bob Dalton Sharing His Story Feb 07, 2017

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Josh sits down with Sackcloth & Ashes founder Bob Dalton. Sackcloth & Ashes is a blanket company that offer more than warm, competitively priced, beautiful blankets. What truly sets this brand apart from others is that for every blanket you purchase, another blanket will be sent to a homeless shelter near you. After Bob Dalton’s mother fell into hard times, he got to catch a better glimpse and perspective behind the social issue of homelessness. From there he got to work building his response to this issue and continues to make an incredible product while raising awareness and encouraging more action in helping out the homeless community.

#27 ReddyYeti - Discover & join the inner circle of 50+ outdoor startups. Through the REDDYYETI Membership Program Jan 31, 2017

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Josh, Drew, and Matt sit down and discuss what’s in store over the next few months of REDDYYETI including a membership program that will include discounts of up to 30% off on 50+ startup brands (with new startups added every month); discover dozens of new, innovative, outdoor startups; receive first access to startups' new products; access to ambassador programs for 50+ startups; and give you first access to purchase startups' demo & trade show gear at 30-60% OFF!

#26 evo.com - Online Retailer of Outdoor Gear and Fashion Apparel. Founder Bryce Phillips Sharing His Story Jan 24, 2017

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Josh sits down with evo founder Bryce Phillips. evo was founded in 2001 when professional skier Bryce Phillips channeled his entrepreneurial spirit to take advantage of eBay by re-selling skis. As business boomed, he reinvested his earnings into his operation which would eventually turn into a full-fledged independent online retailer, which we know today as evo. Now evo is not just a ski and snowboard retailer but has expanded deeper into outdoor and action sports alike. Follow along as Bryce describes how he grew evo out of his garage to bloom into one of the leading online outdoor gear retailers

#25 Deviation Skis and Snowboards - Custom handmade Skis and Snowboards. Co-Founder Matt Hibbert Sharing His Story Jan 17, 2017

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Josh sits down with Deviation Skis and Snowboards co-founder Matt Hibbert. Deviation Ski and Snowboard Works is a manufacturer that puts you in control of making your perfect skis or snowboard by make your perfect specs a reality. Deviation skis and snowboards are made custom, by hand, and with the topsheet graphic of your choice. For the not-so-creative types, Deviation partners with local artists to create your perfect ski or snowboard into a moving work of art. Why have a snowboard or pair of skis that’s just like everyone else's when you can have planks or a board that’s made especially for you?

#24 Anicca Bags - Unique Handcrafted Bags Made with Simplicity and Utility in Mind. Founders Jeremy Holmstead and his team Mark Ortiz, and Forrest Rodman Sharing Their Story Jan 10, 2017

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Josh sits down with Anicca Bags co-founders Jeremy Holmstead, Mark Ortiz, and Forrest Rodman. Anicca bags was sparked when Jeremy Holmstead broke his femur. While going through his recovery, he picked up sewing and was quickly sucked into the world of apparel and gear production. From there he was joined up by long time friend Mark Ortiz and later Forrest Rodman to Anicca Bags into the like-minded, fun-loving group of friends who make handcrafted customizable bags. Although Anicca is a young company, this industry underdog has been innovating to finetune their products into the unique and reliable bags they produce today!

#23 Mountain Riders Alliance - Creating Sustainable Mountain Playgrounds. Co-founder Jamie Schectman Sharing His Story Jan 03, 2017

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Josh sits down with Mountain Riders Alliance co-founder Jamie Schectman. Mountain Riders Alliance (MRA) is an organization that is driven by one thing and one thing only: Keeping the heart and soul of skiing and snowboarding alive. As bigger corporate mountains grow, small mom and pop ski areas continue to wither and struggle in the face of a dominated market. MRA helps these independant mountains by acting as consultants to help make sure they are headed in a positive and sustainable direction. With the birth of MRA’s Mountain Playground Card, a card holder will be supporting these independent mountains while being eligible for an array of deals and discounts on gear and lift tickets. Keep the soul of skiing and snowboarding alive by supporting the Mountain Riders Alliance.

#22 Under30Experiences - Group Travel for ages 21 - 35. Co-Founder Matt Wilson Sharing His Story Dec 27, 2016

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Josh sits down with Under30Experiences co-founder Matt Wilson. Under30Experiences is a company that was born from Under30ceo, co-founded by Jared O’Toole and Matt Wilson. When the pair found themselves struggling in the hustle of NYC, Matt Wilson took a trip to Iceland that would change his outlook on work, play, and life for the rest of his life. Now Matt and Jared work together to bring individuals from all backgrounds together to share in a once in a lifetime experience to form lifelong bonds. Join a Under30Experience trip today and start experience the word as it should be: as authentically as possible and in the company of friends.

#21: Cirque Mountain Apparel - State Specific Beanies and Lifestyle Apparel. Founder Alex Biegler Sharing His Story Dec 20, 2016

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Josh sits down with Cirque Mountain Apparel founder Alex Biegler. Cirque Mountain Apparel is a lifestyle brand that was born in the backcountry of Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Once Alex’s side project started to gain momentum he readily turned his focus on his new endeavor, making state specific beanies wrapped in eye catching designs. With Cirque’s successful launch and quickly growing momentum, Alex and the Cirque team has moved to Vail to continue to produce outstanding apparel while developing some seriously ambitious plans for the future.

#20 J Skis - Small quantities of limited edition skis. Founder Jason Levinthal Sharing His Story Dec 13, 2016

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Josh sits down with J Skis founder Jason Levinthal. J Skis, based out of Burlington, VT, was founded after Jason Levinthal left his previous companies, Line Skis and Full Tilt Ski Boots to form a company where he could better manage moving parts and build it the way he saw fit. Piloted by a veteran skier and longtime entrepreneur, Jason frequently collaborates with artists and musicians to add culture to his brand, the skiing community as a whole, and of course to make skiing great again. J Skis is a brand that doesn’t take themselves too seriously, but have put an incredible amount of time and effort into testing, prototyping, and quality control in order to make sure customers are getting a ski that they can rely on and have some serious fun on the mountain with.

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