Maggie Voisin is a 3 Time US Olympian and 7x Medalist at the X-Games and she's only 23 years old! She talks about growing up quickly in the ski industry and tells the personal story about injuring herself during training at her first olympics in Russia. She opens up about the death of her brother by suicude and how her career, family and the way she approaches the world has changed. WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/6HOwGiZ8DgY Everything LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Presented by: ...
Aug 29, 2022•1 hr 30 min
This episode is in memory of my friend Toby Salin. We talk about skiing just like we always did. I'm grateful that this exists. Originally recorded in 2015
Jun 28, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Aymar Navarro has been on the FWT for the last 7 years and is known for his signature style of straight and fast runs with big airs. From Val d'Aran Spain, Navarro works as a fire fighter when he isn't travelling the world to ski inspiring the next generation of Spanish freeriders. WATCH on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Y3C9qFH8CNs GET More of the LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast
Apr 14, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Henrik Windstedt's career has spanned the entire golden age of Freeskiing and he's been involved in every corner of it. From his arrival on the scene in the late 90's he's flirted with Olympic Moguls and was at the leading edge of the freeskiing movement in Slopestyle and Halfpipe. He then went on to win the first ever Freeride World Tour title before establishing himself as one of the best film skiers in the world. We talk about raising his family during the second half of his career, his backy...
Apr 07, 2022•1 hr 16 min
Mark Warner and FWT announcer, Derek Foose, wrap up an eventful 2022 season at the Extreme Verbier where four new champions were crowned. Featuring: Maxime Chabloz and Manela Mandl https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast
Apr 03, 2022•1 hr 31 min
Ethan Stone is the editor of Downdays which is the driver of English language ski content in Europe. Curated on the web as well as in their yearly, hardcover book, "Ski Stories", Downdays features the stories you need to know spanning the whole spectrum of freeski culture. Watch on Youtube: https://youtu.be/O4auoVrhGAE Get all the LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast
Apr 01, 2022•1 hr 26 min
Finn Bilous is a Slopestyle and Big Air athlete from New Zealand. He's a two time Olympian who had the honour of carrying his country's flag into the Beijing Opening Ceremonies. Finn's talents don't end there! We connected right after he competed as a Wild Card on the Freeride World Tour. Watch on YouTube
Mar 24, 2022•1 hr 17 min
Mark Warner and FWT announcer, Derek Foose, talk about the new two run format in Fieberbrunn, the tomahawks and deliver all the info you need heading into the FWT 2022 Final in Verbier. Featuring: The Kiwis - Jess Hotter, Craig Murray, Jamesa Hampton, Finn Bilous More FWT - https://www.freerideworldtour.com
Mar 22, 2022•1 hr 9 min
Lucas Wachs is spending the winter chasing storms. The Oregon native is connecting with crews all over the West to put together a part for the next year's MSP film. Fresh off of the release of his own project, Recreate, Lucas is happy to be able to focus soley on his skiing this year. We also talk to the big podcast fan about his big break, vehicles running on veggie oil, mountain biking, music rights and lots more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Lymb_c10XFU Follow the LPP: https://linktr.ee...
Mar 17, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Laura Obermeyer is a skier, photographer, filmmaker and artist. You may recognize her last name as she is the granddaughter of Klaus Obermeyer who founded the revolutionary outerwear brand that bears their name. She's very involved in the company but keeps that part of her life in the background. We have a great discusson about creativity vs. productivity, and about shifting gender dynamics within skiing. Rounding things out we chat about her youth, splitting time between the mountains of New Ha...
Mar 10, 2022•1 hr 12 min
Andrew Pollard is the current style master on the Freeride World Tour. He chooses lines that flow and features to link up that most of the other competitors don't even see. We talk about his art and the similarities with his skiing, his love for coaching the kids where he grew up at Alta / Snowbird, travelling on the tour and lots more. Watch on YouTube: https://youtu.be/hYdD8eorWsw All the LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast...
Feb 24, 2022•1 hr 15 min
Mark Warner and FWT announcer, Derek Foose, recap all the action from the third stop of the FWT season at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort in Golden, British Columbia, Canada. We discuss the last minute venue change at Kicking Horse due to unsafe snow conditions and the incredible performances of the riders including those who made the cut and those who didn't. Featuring: Maxime Chabloz, Juliette Willman, Tom Peiffer, Lolo Besse. Enjoy!
Feb 22, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Elisabeth Gerritzen is the defending Freeride World Tour champion, but she admits she has difficulty with that title. Eli talks about how she strives to be the best at what she does but always struggles to be satisfied with her own accomplishments and desires to learn to be kind to herself. She's filming her own project this winter with an all female crew in front of and behind the lens. She's still competing on the FWT and is studying for her Masters Degree in Law. Impressive is the word we hav...
Feb 17, 2022•1 hr 14 min
Chris Logan, (C-Lo) talks about his long relationship with Rossignol, doing a McDonalds ad and his preference to travelling with his truck vs. flying. We also brainstorm the idea of a Logan family ski flick with C-Lo connecting with his sister, Devon, who is a silver medalist olympian, and his brother Sean, an excellent filmer. I guess we'll have to wait for that one.
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 21 min
Mark Warner and FWT announcer Derek Foose recap all the action from the second stop of the FWT Season at Ordino-Arcalis, Andorra. Featuring Athletes: Jess Hotter, Blake Moller and Leo Slemett Get More FWT: https://www.freerideworldtour.com
Feb 10, 2022•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 5
ABM / Alex Beaulieu Marchand is an Olympic Slopestyle, bronze medalist for Canada from the 2018 games in Korea. At the upcoming games in Beijing, he'll be using his experience in the role of the Slope and Big Air, broadcast announcer for CBC, Canada's national broadcaster. In addition to that, we talk about his love for skiing pow, learning to film with Blank and a scary story of being buried in an avalanche. Explore the LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast...
Feb 03, 2022•1 hr 11 min
Mark Warner and FWT announcer, Derek Foose, recap all the action from the first stop of the FWT season at Baqueira Beret, Spain. First time event winners topped the podium in all four categories. There were amazing runs, ground breaking tricks and wild crashes all in front of a massive Spanish crowd! Guest appearances from Max Palm, Olivia McNeill, Michael Mawn Get More FWT: https://www.freerideworldtour.com
Jan 29, 2022•55 min
Mike Douglas returns to the LPP to talk about his role with Protect Our Winters Canada as well as how the pandemic has changed the operations of his own production company, Switchback Entertainment. He also talks about the many shifts he's seen in how people consume their ski content in the 25 or so years that he's been the "Godfather". LPP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowPressurePodcast ALL The LPP : https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast...
Jan 27, 2022•1 hr 25 min
In this episode Mark Warner is joined by former FWT athlete, Tom Pieffer, to get a unique perspective of the days leading up to the first event at Baquira Beret, Spain. We're talking about the new venue, the event Wild Cards and the athletes who are out with injuries. We also introduce Anna Smoothy, the FWT's new broadcast announcer. Guest appearances from Aymar Navarro, Kristopher Turdell, Elisabeth Gerritzen and Anna Smoothy Get More FWT: https://www.freerideworldtour.com
Jan 22, 2022•56 min
Mason Mashon is one of our favourite adventure photographers. His photos perfectly capture the stories his adventures, in the mountains and on the coast. This includes flying to and camping on remote west coast beaches to surf camp and explore with his buddy Rory Bushfield. Mason also talks about embracing his indigenous identity, with the use of his teepee as well as his love for no-boarding. Watch this Episode: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowPressurePodcast Explore the LPP: linktr.ee/LowPressure...
Jan 20, 2022•1 hr 20 min
Tatum is here to talk about her award winning film, Passage, which tells the story of her family's skiing roots in the Rockies. She tells us about coping with a severe concussion received while filming and the alternative medicine techniques that lead her recovery. If you know Tatum, you'll also know she loves fishing and she tells us a couple epic fish stories too. LPP Watch: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowPressurePodcast LPP Listen: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast...
Jan 13, 2022•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 201
In the first episode of the Freeride World Tour Podcast, I'm joined by FWT commentator, Derek Foose to talk about the Tour's new competition format, what it means for the Sport and the Athletes, and to summarize some of the highlights from the 2021 season. Guest appearances from Hedvig Wessel, Reine Barkered and Erika Vikander. Go Subscribe to the FWT Podcast: Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/freeride-world-tour-podcast/id1602560611 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/2GY...
Jan 12, 2022•46 min
Ian McIntosh Returns! He was here for episode 1 and 100 so it only makes sense to keep the trend going with episode 200. Ian is now a father of two girls and is at the tail end of his pro ski career so he talks about the natural transition to being a professional ski guide. He's also bought a boat and has aspirations to sail around the world with his family! We talk about Nick McNutt's avalanche and beacon fiasco, his home and garden and learn he is still very passionate about climate activism. ...
Jan 06, 2022•1 hr 38 min•Ep. 200
Todd Jones is a cofounder of Teton Gravity Research and has been instrumental shaping in freeskiing as a sport. He tells us about the origins of TGR and the importance of being adaptable to changing times and technology. We also talk about the importance of increasing inclusivity in the mountains, his famous family and son Kai as well as how his views on professional competition has changed over time. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/LowPressurePodcast https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePod...
Dec 30, 2021•1 hr 32 min•Ep. 199
Rian Zetzer is making a name for herself on huge backflip at a time. Originally from Montana we talk about developing her skills competing in Moguls. She had 5 knee surgeries from ages 9 -15 not from moguls but because a horse fell on her. We talk about her influences and becoming a full time pro skier and her plans for a skijoring video because she still loves those horses Watch the Full Episode: https://youtu.be/uVs09L0nGtU Follow the LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast...
Dec 23, 2021•1 hr 14 min
Parkin Costain has been quietly grinding to become one of the best skiers in game. We talk about filming with him dad, getting a spot in the yearly TGR movie, his desire to be a two sport athlete, building potato guns in Alaska and his love for fireworks! Watch: https://youtu.be/DX-ltE6bM_I Everything LPP: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast
Dec 16, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 197
Griffin Post is a staple in the yearly TGR films but there's a lot about him you probably don't know. He made his name competing on the US Freeskiing Tour, winning twice. He has a master's degree in Marketing which he uses working for Kastle Skis. He's writing a screenplay and also tells us he's pretty superstitious so click your poles together 5 times and enjoy! https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast Watch : https://www.youtube.com/c/LowPressurePodcast
Dec 09, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 197
Wiley Miller returns to the LPP to talk about his new documentary film, A Connection to Gravity. It's a behind the scenes story of Wiley's life and career highlighting the impact his mom has had on him and her current battle with ALS. We also talk about his home of Montana, getting his commercial pilot's licence, designing skis for RMU and much more. Subscribe and Follow: https://linktr.ee/LowPressurePodcast
Nov 25, 2021•1 hr 7 min•Ep. 194
Simon Shave and Clay Mitchell are CK9 Studios and are the hottest filmmakers in the biz right now. I'm talking specifically about movie making skills obviously. Originally called the Seadawgs, the duo grew up together as friends in Nelson, BC. After doing their own things for a while in their 20's, they reunited with the focus of ski films. The two "apprenticed" for Sherpas Cinemas before they eventually left the nest to make the now classic, "Over Time" for Sammy Carlson. That film not only won...
Nov 11, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 192
Sam Kuch returns to the LPP freshly minted as the IF3 Male Standout Skier of the Year. He stopped by the Low Pressure Podcast Studios to talk about what's changed in his life in the 3 years since he was last on the show including winning awards, firefighting, learning to paraglide and touring the country with the MSP Stomping Grounds premiere tour.
Nov 04, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 191
