The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that's why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I've ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He's missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend!

Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes:

4:00: Palisades crew and day 1

12:30: Matt Peterson

17:30: Mike Rosen

28:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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20:00: Daron Rahlves

27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner

29:00: Race Intro

34:00: Mike Rogge

36:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

39:00: Tyler Curle

50:00: Mike AK

Kevin Quinn, the founder of Points North Heli and a true Alaska pioneer, has done more rad stuff than almost anyone I've had on the podcast. He went from pro hockey player, to ski instructor, to pro skier, to entrepreneur, to famous pilot, to coach, and that's just some of what Kevin has done. He also did time in Tahoe with folks like Kreitler, McConkey and so many more; when life was all about shredding, jumping off things and shenanigans. But Kevin didn't ski bum forever though, he started a heli ski business- with no idea how to manage the books, then he figured it out without going bankrupt, and eventually, lived the American Heli Ski dream life. Not too bad for a kid that dropped out of high school and made a name for himself in team sports by using his fists.

Kevin Quinn Show Notes:

4:00: Flying, death, the early days of Palisades, the bungee and B.A.S.E. crew, and PSIA with Greg Harms

21:00: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.

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23:00: Hockey, figuring out life in Palisades, sponsorship, heli skiing, believing he could start his own operation with no money or understanding of business and the Gold pass

43:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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45:00: The PTSD of owing so much money, accidents, what is going on in Tahoe now, the best AK athletes, long lines with Micah Black,

67:00: Inappropriate Questions

Cassie Abel had a different road than most to the ski industry. While her peers were spending as much time as possible on snow, Cassie was winning 4 State Championships in HS before her Hall of Fame collegiate career. After a stint of a 9-5 lifestyle, Cassie got sucked into the ski industry, first with resort marketing, and then on the brand side with Smith. But when her dream job left town, Cassie stayed back in Sun Valley, started a PR agency, eventually jumped into entrepreneurship with her Ski and Mountain Bike start up, Wild Rye. This is fun episode with a passionate, tenacious, awesome person. Maro LeBlance asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Cassie Abel Show Notes:

4:00: Chelsea Handler, Vashon Island, K2, Elite HS, 4x State Champion, and College

21:00: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.

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24:00: Work, coaching, getting a job at Targhee, Smith, and the decision.

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

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45:00: Leaving Smith, PR, starting a brand, challenges, buying her partner out, big accounts, and what's her end game

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Maro LeBlance

Jason Arens was the Head Ski Judge at the Milan Cortina Olympics and when he's not traveling the most important ski events, to judge the best athletes in the world, he's an Owner of Surface Skis, Joystick Poles, and Causwell Outerwear. Jason always has a lot going on...I met him calling tricks at a contest years ago, I was blown away by his ski nerdery, and these days, Jason may be the most knowledgeable person on the planet when it comes to competition skiing. On the podcast, we talk his sponsored ski career, Olympics, judging, Good Enough, brands and more. Khai Krepela and the Good Enough crew collaborate on the Inappropriate Questions.

Jason Arens Show Notes:

4:00: The Olympics, judging, FIS, and the course

21:00: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.

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23:00: AI judging, technology, Olympic best and worst, growing up in Tahoe, and South Shore Soldiers

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

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41:00: Salomon, the end of contests, Good Enough, the beginning of judging, trick calling, Windell's and Surface/Joystick/Causwell

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Khai Krepela and the Good Enough Crew

Tanner Rainville isn't really a talker, he's a pro skier who lets his skiing do the talking. And while his skiing started with contests, he graduated to the big screen and for 23 years he's put out a video segments with the major players in the ski film business. Tanner Rainville is all about passion and skiing, he doesn't self promote and getting him to want to do this podcast wasn't easy. But, for a dude who's been crushing it at the top level for so long, I had to tell his story. Chris Logan asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Tanner Rainville Show Notes:

4:00: The Olympics, Cooke City Trip, West Bolton, VT, Dynastar, Mammoth, and the US Open

21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho

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24:00: Overnight success, events all over, saving for the future, money, winning, X Games, avoiding the spotlight, and room mates with Royalty.

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

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42:00: The end of competing, not knowing what happened at Dynastar, Klint, winning a snowmobile, Volkl, UA,

54:00: Inappropriate Questions with Chris Logan

Hana Beaman has been a top level pro snowboarder for almost 30 years. She's done the contests, collected the hardware, then went into the backcountry to film. After yeaers behind the lens, she went back to a differnt type of competing, won some more hardware (Natural Selection Tour) and cemented her legacy as one of snowboarding's living legends. On the podcast, we catch up after 10 years and talk about her career evolution, the new Full Moon project and more. It's another good one with one of the coolest people and fun personalities in snow.

Hana Beaman Show Notes

4:00: Japan, Gameshows, Olympics, and Sponsors

21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho

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24:00: Investing in the future, Red Bull regrets, "Listen to the Eyes", risk, close calls, AK, Baker Road Gap, and being around men her whole career

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

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42:00: Grenade, pandemic plan B's, Natural Selection, validation, and Full Moon 2

61:00: Inappropriate Questions with ???

Jaren Grob Show Notes:

4:00: Best Trick gone wrong, concussions, The Loop, insurance, growing up poor in Orem, Utah., finding action sports, going on tour and partying at 14,

21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho

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24:00: Road antics, arrested for skating, jail, working on the Circus, contests, genes, sponsorship, and The Monster and his video part

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

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42:00: Aggressive Inline video game, bands, the fall of contests, shows, America's Got Talent, injury, and where he's at now

60:00: Inappropriate Questions with Cameron Card

Winter Sports Market, aka WSM, is the only show that resembles what SIA once was. It has all the brands, all the new products, all the in-house staff, all the reps, and all the dealers. As far as industry building and culture building events, outside of movie premiers, this is all skiing has. I went down to SLC to cover the event and detail my trade show experience and along the way I chat with folks like Mike Hattrup, Ted Ligety, Cassie Able, Griffin Post, Jonny Moseley, Alex O'Brien and some other incredible industry legends and insiders.

WSM Show Notes:

4:00: Griffin Post, Cassie Able, Cam Hoffman, Mike Hattrup, and Ted Ligety

21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho

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24:00: Tim Petrick, Mike Hattrup, and Jonny Moseley

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

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42:00: HP Featherman, Mark Brice, Lauren Samuels, Ben Fresco, Damian Quigley, and Alex O'Brien