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TPM Episode 420: "Sick" Rick Armstrong, Pro Skier, Entrepreneur Feb 03, 2025

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"Sick" Rick Armstrong is a living legend. Known for his film segments, pioneering Alaska with Doug Coombs and crew, and being part of the second wave of the Jackson Hole Airforce. But what's really amazing about Rick is how huge he sends things: on the hill, in the bar, in the boardroom, or just about anywhere, Rick seems like one of those guys that appreciates and maximizes every experience he can. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about his current trip to South Africa, coming up, expanding your mind, going huge, the Jackson Hole Airforce, and a lot more. Lhotse Hawk and Harro ask the Inappropriate Questions.

"Sick" Rick Armstrong Show Notes

4:00: South Africa, Sick Rick, Seth before Seth, airing the cave, Durango

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Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho

23:00: Mentor who skied and had a ramp, skip the scholarships to ski and shoot in Big Sky, moving to Jackson, meeting the Jackson Hole Airforce

39:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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43:00: Patrol games, Doug Coombs, selling his truck and buying a place, business savvy, famous friends, and self-exploration

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Lhotse Hawk and Harro

TPM Episode 419: Nick Baumgartner, Pro Snowboarder, Olympic Gold Medalist Jan 27, 2025

Show notes

Nick Baumgartner's life is the definition of out-working everyone and never giving up. This product of northern Michigan grew up with a traditional "Yooper" work ethic and an enthusiasm you can't coach. While Nick's original passion was football and he played at the collegiate level, that didn't last and snowboarding took over. While he started with slopestyle, Nick became a force on the boardercross circuit and had to battle through four Olympics before he finally earned his Gold Medal. It's an incredible story, and US Snowboard Teammate Jonathan Cheever asks Inappropriate Questions.

Nick Baumgarten Show Notes:

4:00: Barcelona, Yooper, going out in the bitter cold, being loud, the importance of older brothers, football, wrestling, snowboarding, HS, funding snowboarding, and making it quickly

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The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho; head on over to www.skiidaho.us to find out more

25:00: Image, a different time in the US Team, bar fights, first podium, discretionary spot over Palmer and Powers, and Vancouver Olympics

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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49:00: X-Games, not going to 2011 Worlds, injury to winning X, riding through pain, and breaking his back

71:00: 4th place in his 3rd Olympics at 36 years old, getting ready for his 4th Olympics, qualifying for the 2022 Games, his pump track, watching Lindsay, getting 10th, and then getting Gold

95:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jonathan Cheever

TPM Episode 418: Tony Harrington, Legendary Photographer, Author Jan 23, 2025

Show notes

Tony Harrington aka "Harro"'s journey to legendary photographer was a master class in following your passion.. In part 2 of his podcast, we talk about the biggest project of his life, "Defining Moments," a 1300+ page book that documents Harro's 40 years of adventuring in the world of both surf and snow. This one is about the athletes, the travel, and the money. His Inappropriate Questions are asked by another legendary dude, "Sick Rick" Armstrong

Tony Harrington Part 2 Show Notes:

4:00: Ski bum or hotel, travel, 200 covers, money, family portraits are the bread and butter, and the state of print

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Ski Idaho: The best, least crowded, skiing in the world, happens in Idaho

23:00: His book "Defining Moments", Mike Prickett, random projects, missing 9/11 with a legendary ski and snowboard crew, and personal drama

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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43:00: Surfers he liked to travel with, surfing AK, when weather doesn't line up, and the Joneses

53:00: Partying in AK, guns in AK, Matt Reardon, McConkey, Morrison, Nobis, and flying a Russian mig,

67:00: Inappropriate Questions with Sick Rick Armstrong

TPM Episode 417: Tony "Harro" Harrington, Legendary Photographer Jan 13, 2025

Show notes

Tony Harrington aka Harro is a legendary Aussie ski, snowboard, and surf photographer with roots in the sports that go back 40 years. From McConkey to Sage, from Fanning to Slater, Harro has shot the greats and more importantly, has earned their respect and won their friendship. In part one of his podcast, we talk about the adventuring life and times that led him to create his life's masterpiece, his "Defining Moments" book. His roots go deep and his stores are amazing.

Tony Harrington Show Notes:

4:00: Jackson Hole, spacing out his year, spiders, sharks, growing up in Australia, daredevil kid, and surfing

21:00: The best skiing you don't know about is in Idaho, head on over to www.skiidaho.us to find out more

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24:00: Young entrepreneur, rogue, his first camera, locals-only, camera danger, photos published, aa

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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45:00: Skiing, quitting his electrician gig, fun right now, Hot Shots, setting up his own shop, Crested Butte, and Jackson Hole

53:00: Jeff Zell, contests, Alaska, World Heli Challenge, mixing ski and snowboard, and the best of ski, snow, and surf

75:00: Inappropriate Questions

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TPM Episode 416: Jay Rawe, Pro Skier Jan 06, 2025

Show notes

Jay Rawe hails from Florida and has a B.A.S.E. Jumping background which immediately makes him different from a lot of my guests. What else is different is the challenges of his childhood. Growing up in one of the pill capitals of the world, Jay was sucked into the world that was opiate addiction and that wreaked havoc on his life. While not sober, when Jay got off pills, that's when his skydiving life took off. After some B.A.S.E. training from Red Bull Airforce athlete Miles Daisher, and Jay was on his way to a life in the air....but tragedy struck, and Jay not only lived to tell the tale, he found sit-skiing and these days, he's pushing the envelope more than he's ever pushed in his life. Roy Tuscany asks the Inappropriate Questions

Jay Rawe Show Notes:

4:00: Florida man, getting hurt as a kid, sports, losing friends young, pills, trouble, and rehab

14:00: Skydiving, Twin Falls, and Miles Daisher

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23:00: Journey out west, learning, and roofing with Miles, back to Florida to jump, fear, and antenna

31:00: Partying, money, jumping with other people, the accident,

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:00: he aftermath of the BASE jump gone wrong, the hospital, recovery, the first piss, getting movement back, plateau, drinking, and darkness

52:00: Yoga, sit skiing, Josh Dueck, National Ability Center, moving out west, Trevor Kennison, 360's on a sit ski, and landing switch

62:00: Getting cautious after injury, FWT, MSP, and Tanner Hall

72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Roy Tuscany

TPM Episode 415: Stan Rey, Pro Skier Dec 30, 2024

Show notes

Stan Rey's skiing speaks for itself, he's a big mountain charger with a race background that created a foundation for Stan to crush any terrain. While Stan was born to a family of successful Swiss ski racing bloodlines, his outlook on the sport changed a few years after the family moved to Whistler. But what really separates Stan from the rest of the pack is his personality. He's the fun guy who has no problem letting everyone else laugh at his expense. He's the person who makes trips and experiences better. On the podcast, we talk about why Whistler sucks, his Olympic Gold Medal-winning wife, being the Cinderella of Canadian Skiing, heading into the backcountry, the Blank Collective, and more. Alexi Godbout gets redemption by asking the Inappropriate Questions.

Stan Rey Show Notes:

4:00: Dares, Olympic bloodline, head injuries, risk, his wife, family, Switzerland, and Canada

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24:00: Why does Whistler suck, Vail, the competitive race program, the new school, skiers who influenced him, making the BC Team, and getting let go of the team

41:30: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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43:30: Cinderella, National Team, World Cup, X Games, crashing, and going to freeskiing

61:00: Air Jordan, peanut allergy, and more

87:00: Inappropriate Questions with Alexi Godbout

TPM Episode 414: Georgia Astle, Pro Mountain Biker Dec 23, 2024

Show notes

Georgia Astle wasn't really into biking as a kid; she was a hockey player. By the time high school came around, Georgia found a passion for mountain biking. In the following years she made a name for herself racing but these days, Georgia has transitioned from the race side of things to the big mountain Rampage style riding that's she's now for. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in Whistler, finding biking, sponsorship, gender, Rampage, and much more.

Georgia Astle Show Notes:

4:00: Jersey's, bikes, skiing, hockey, snowboarding, Covid sledding, Whistler, kite surfing, and close calls

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23:00: More close calls, being independent, HS bike league, competitiveness, bike park, World Cup and Canadian Team

40:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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43:00: Race sponsors, gender, expenses, Crankworks Whistler, important races for her, and brands messaging her

53:00: Devincci Team, Formation, the vibe at an all-girls event, differences between freeride and race, building features, losing Formation, making Rampage happen for women, and Rampage

71:00: Inappropriate Questions

TPM Episode 413: Greg Lutzka, Pro Skateboarder, Entrepreneur Dec 16, 2024

Show notes

Greg Lutzka has had a long skateboarding career that has taken him worldwide, but Greg is so much more than just a skateboarder. He's a businessman, an entrepreneur who makes way more money through his investments and businesses than he ever did skateboarding, and he loves to talk about that side of this life. On the podcast, we talk about hockey skateboarding, moving out west to become pro, sponsors, contests, investing, business, and so much more.

Greg Luzka Show Notes:

4:00: Punk kid, Midwest skateboarding and hockey,

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23:00: Other sports, his many sponsors, e-mountain biking, and investing

42:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:00: More sponsors, moving out west, making it, video parts, covers, contests, and photos

72:00: Inappropriate Questions

TPM Episode 412: McKenna Peterson, Pro Skier, Commercial Fishing Captain Dec 09, 2024

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McKenna Peterson is a pro skier, that's rad, but being the captain of the Atlantis and an Alaskan Commercial Fisherman is what separates her badassery from the rest of the pro ski world. Born into a ski bum family, McKenna had early Olympic dreams, but racing never materialized for her. Neither did big mountain contests, but they helped McKenna find her tribe, and she was able to parlay that into a 15-year career of pro skiing in the winter and Captain in the summer. On the podcast, we talk Sun Valley, racing, partying, opportunities, Crazy Karl, and so much more. Amie Engerbretson asks the 'Inappropriate Questions'.

McKenna Peterson Show Notes:

4:00: Cell phones, Knee injury, telling sponsors, contracts and money, sexism in the water and on the mountain and her ski bum parents.

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24:00: Ballet, ski racing, not being good enough, canyon party, college in Boulder, finding her tribe in Crested Butte, big mountain contests, Ryan Hawks, and getting sponsors

40:30: Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non- heated)

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

Outdoor Research: the best outerwear is designed and tested in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest

42:00: Content opportunities, Warren Miller, John Falkiner, Matchstick Productions, Brap Ski, losing her dad, life on the water, Greenland

72:00: Inappropriate Questions with Amie Engerbretson

TPM Episode 411: Kai Jones, Pro Skier Dec 02, 2024

Show notes

Kai Jones is only 18, but he's already on track to becoming the best non-racing skier of our time. This son of TGR founder Todd Jones is taking his famous family DNA to the next level. His movie, "Falling Into Place" chronicles his career, his huge injury and what's on tap for his future. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in the TGR shadow, skiers he drew inspiration from, his breakout part, going viral, HS, sponsor, his injury, and more. Tim Durtschi asks the Inappropriate Questions

Kai Jones Show Notes:

4:00: Vacation, Idaho, daredevil, being a grom, first big lines, and TGR

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24:00: Hid breakout part with Jackson Hole, online hate, did he miss out on being a kid, the dead, music, and Dad, the agent

40:30: Thermic Heated Socks and Dissent Labs socks (non-heated)

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

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

44:00: fun purchases, Red Bull helmet, Travis Rice, training year-round as a kid, learning tricks, school, and girls

54:00: Alaska, Loose, different trips, his injury during the best season of his life, training in CA, and back to AK after injury

68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Tim Durtschi

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