The Powell Movement

Latest Episodes:

TPM Episode 490: Errol Kerr, Pro Skier, Olympian Jun 22, 2026

Show notes

Errol Kerr's professional ski career is actually two ski careers. A race part, where he was so close to making the World Cup and the US Alpine Ski Team and the other was his ski cross career, which was kick-started when he became a fully funded member of the US Ski Cross Team in his first race. Errol has competed all over the world, raced for Jamaica in the 2010 Olympics, and was a regular at the X-Games. But, while his life seemed perfect, it hasn't always been, and we talk about the highs of winning, the lows of mental health issues, and everything in between. Connery Lundin and I ask the Inappropriate Questions

Errol Kerr Show Notes:

4:00: The cover of Ski Magazine, Jamacia roots, Bay Area, growing up rich, BMX and Moto, moving to Truckee, losing his dad, racing and talent in Tahoe

20:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

Motu Truck Caps

22:00: Support of the Brotherhood, pressure, realizing he wasn't going to make the US Alpine Team, partying, Ski Cross, making the US Skier Cross Team by accident, and Warren Miller

40:00: Outdoor Research: The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond

41:00: Jamaica Ski Team, money, almost not making the Olympics, injury, opening ceremonies, mental health, and what's next

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Connery Lundin

TPM Episode 489: Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist Jun 15, 2026

Show notes

Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000's. While he's best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry. Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions.

Ryan Schmies Show Notes:

4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp

25:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2

42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditons of the PNW and beyond

44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China,

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves

TPM Episode 488: Josh Berman, Legendary Ski Filmmaker Jun 08, 2026

Show notes

Josh Berman was an Ivy Leaguer on his way to becoming a professional skier when a catastrophic knee injury derailed his chances of becoming pro. But Josh's passion for skiing was as strong as ever and pre-surgery, Josh strapped up his leg, headed up the mountain and went out and shot for his first Level 1 Production. What was supposed to be a 3-year adventure in filmmaking turned into an award-winning 25+ year career in snow. It's one of those episodes that I had to record, for historical purposes, before I end the Movement. Freedle Cody asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Josh Berman Show Notes:

4:00: Warren Miller, ghosts, Hibbert, and favorite athletes

25:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

26:00: Overachiever in HS, Dartmouth, Internship through connections, going from wanting to be a Dr. to a filmmaker, new school skiing, sponsorship, and knee injury

42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond

44:00: Starting Level 1 on 1 leg, jobs to pay for ski movies, getting footage early on, distribution, Super Unknown, the interns, ending at 20, making a feature,

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Freedle Cody

TPM Episode 487: Outside Days Festival Jun 01, 2026

Show notes

The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella. This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could--to give you a peek behind the curtain. I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry's greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode.

Outside Days Show Notes:

7:00: Robin Thurston

9:30: Jermey Bloom

13:30: Connor Hall

19:00: Peter from Lincoln Hills Cares

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: Paddy O

26:00: James Kelly

31:00: Stix

33:00: Tricia Byrnes

35:00: Cairo Foster

38:15: Andrew Cotty

40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond

42:00: Sierra Shafer

45:00: Chris Benchetler

47:00: Jeremy Jones

49:00: Amie Engerbretson

TPM Episode 486: Bob Landers, Snow Farmer May 25, 2026

Show notes

Bob Landers is a lifelong snowboarder, an underground entrepreneur, a cannabis expert, and a dear friend of mine for almost 40 years. He's also a professional guide-but I don't disclose any information about what or where on the podcast. What I do is take you on BTS tour of what it was like to be a big-time Colorado cannabis grower, seller, and ski bum in the pre legal era of marijuana. On the podcast we talk about privilege, snowboarding, a passion for weed, Dead Tour, meeting the right connections, the business, and the wild west of legal weed. Bob sure can tell a story, and this podcast is instantly one of my favorites.

Bob Landers Show Notes:

4:00: High School, weed, snowboarding in the 80's, dropping out of college, and Dead Tour

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: Vail, back to school, the real world, The Man, trouble, secret rooms, The Gangula, search and rescue,

40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in teh PNW and beyond

42:00: That guy, the business, legalization, finding the perfect strain, and the wild west of legal weed

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Matt Shannon

TPM Episode 485: Jeff Pensiero, Kemper, K2, Baldface Lodge May 18, 2026

Show notes

Jeff Pensiero is a talented snowboarder and musician, but he was born to be an entrepreneur...and he knew that from an early age. Jeff grew up learning to move on after losing, which every pre Lebron Cleveland sports fan knows all about. Not being afraid to lose along with many traits taught Jeff not only to roll with the punches and preservere, but to take advantage of the opportunities and take risks that make him happy. And from Kemper to K2, to being "The Guy with a Truck" to founding and building Baldface Lodge in his 20's, Jeff's life is all about moving forward and not looking back. On the podcast we talk about building snowboarding in Tahoe for K2, chasing a girl to Canada, founding a lodge, Travis Rice, Craig Kelly, and more. Jeff does a lot of interviews, this one is a little different. Old School K2 Pro and rad dude, Tim Manning asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Jeff Pensiero Show Notes:

4:00: Roman Candles, injuries, Cleveland, skiing, Sun Valley, music, proctor academy, and Kemper

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: K2, building snowboarding in Tahoe, rep life, Glissade/Crap/Soup Kitchen, the life changing heli trip, the crew that helps make Baldface

40:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditions of the PNW and beyond

42:00: Building Baldface in the face of 9/11, the impact on Nelson, buying snowcats, losing Craig Kelly, the roof caves in, rebuilding, the Supernatural effect, renouncing his US citizenship, and what makes Travis, craig, and a few others, different.

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Manning

TPM Episode 484: Ben Fresco, Elan Skis May 11, 2026

Show notes

Ben Fresco has done every job in the ski industry's hardgoods side on his way to his current role as Global Head of Product at Elan Skis. From moving his life from the East Coast to Tahoe and back to the East Coast and now, on a plane traveling the world, Ben's been chasing the perfect turn. And starting out at the legendary Village Ski House, he did over a decade of, not so much ski bumming, learning. Starting in rentals and working his way to the sales floor, to store managing, and really, running the show. Then it was back East to a buyer's role before finding his forever home in Elan. It's a fun episode with one of my podcast's biggest supporters. Colorado sales rep Clem Smith asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Ben Fresco Show Notes:

4:00: Intro stories, NH, Attitash, College, Tahoe, and Baseball Golden Ticket

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00: More baseball, death, Village Ski Loft manager, perks of buying, moving back east, and Elan

39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is built and tested in the brital conditions of the PNW and beyond

40:00: Building a following in the US, the factory, and going global

49:00: Inappropriate Questions with Clem Smith

TPM Episode 483: Heimana Reynolds, Pro Skateboarder, Olympian May 04, 2026

Show notes

Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a lifelong surfer, proud Hawaiian, and a HEST athlete. Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three-day celebration of friends, music, and the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL. I first chat with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don't have many skateboarders on the show, Heimana is my second World Champion park skater-who also slays the streets and surf. It's an event and an athlete episode with a HEST connection.

Heimana Reynolds Show Notes:

4:00: Opportunities, Hawaii, locals only, skateboarding, culture, and hard to get invited to things

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:30: California, Olympic announcement, how did that change him, X Games, competitiveness, Shawn White, and sponsors

39:00: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest and beyond

40:00: Contest money, Olympic experience, and his Paris Olympic job

45:00: Inappropriate Questions

TPM Episode 482: Chris Garcin, Co-Founder, Pit Viper Apr 27, 2026

Show notes

Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone's dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses. This week's podcast is Chris's story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for "real world." And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Chris Garcin Show Notes:

4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah

21:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses.

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins

TPM Episode 481: The 420 Episode Apr 20, 2026

Show notes

The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining. I've never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast. So, this week you get a different episode. It's the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in. Some names have been changed to protect identity and image.

420 Show Notes:

4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story

23:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman