in this episode we follow the path that took Josh from the small mountains of rural Pennsylvania all the way to Alaska. At one time in the sport Alaska was considered the domain of the professional athlete or the super rich. NO MORE. Today recreational riders are pushing the bounderies of access further than riders with corporate budgets ever have. This is the journey that one rider took to become a local in one of the best areas to be a skier or rider - Valdez, Alaska. Consider supporting this ...
May 27, 2024•1 hr•Season 6Ep. 333
Josh McPain is an unlikely suspect to become a local at one of the best snowboarding spots in the world: Valdez, Alaska. In this two part series we beak down what it takes to ride the most intimidating mountains anywhere. In the second episode we will cover Josh's story coming from rural Pennsylvania to the mountains of Alaska. PLEASE CONSIDER SUPPORTING THIS INDEPENDANT VOICE IN SNOWBOARD MEDIA http://PATREON.COM/THESNOWBOARDPROJECT...
May 20, 2024•39 min•Season 6Ep. 332
In this episoide of The Snowboard Project we talk with New York Times best selling author Eric Blehm about his latest book: The Darkest White, the story of snowboarding legend Craig Kelly. This is an interesting tale documenting the life of the sport's first superstar, 4 time world champion turned backcountry pioneer Craig Kelly - following his life and adventures in the world of snowboarding. Eric Blehm, the author cut his literaryt teeth at the snowboarding publicatiln Transworld Snowboarding ...
Mar 21, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Season 6Ep. 331
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom, Eddie Wall and Mark Sullivan discuss what it takes to become a pro in today's media and competition landscape. They also talk about The Darkest White, a new book by author Eric Blehm that focus' on the life of nowboarding legend Craig Kelly. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Mar 05, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Season 6Ep. 330
On this episode of the Snowboard Project we talk with artist Scott Lenhardt who has created the graphics for more than 60 Burton snowboards - including the women's first pro model, Free Thinker series and much more. His boards have been regularly featured on the podiums of the X-Games and Olympics. And here is the special news for all snowboard collectors out there - he is going to auction off all of the original artwork, sketches and boards that he had a hand in designing starting February 3RD....
Jan 18, 2024•40 min•Season 6Ep. 329
This week we talk with former snowboarding super pro Eddie Wall. This interview is somewhat different than the other ones Eddie has done and was both fun and interesting. Please take the time to review the podcast and rate it. and check our Patreon at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Jan 15, 2024•1 hr 15 min•Season 6Ep. 328
In this episode of Real Talk, Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan discuss current snow conditions, events, videos and more. Please consider supporting The Snowboard Project at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject
Jan 07, 2024•51 min•Season 6Ep. 327
On this episode of The Snowboard Project, we talk to one of the godfathers of powder surfing, Shark Powderboard's Tim Wesley. ( http://sharkpowderboards.com ) Along with Wolle Nyvelt, Jeremy Jensen and Greg Todds Tim's long time dedication to pow surfing puts him amongst the most iconic contributers to the discipline. If you are not farmiliar with powder surfing, check out some of these videos: Powsurfing! 2020-21 Sharksnowsurf season recap https://youtu.be/0_dbFdWgfRM?si=F1GQyR_UuqUzOOv_ Powder...
Nov 21, 2023•1 hr 5 min•Season 6Ep. 326
We are back with a new episode of Real Talk with Chad Otterstrom and Mark Sullivan. In this episode we talk about the preseason as well as the beginning of the new snowboarding season. Then we discuss the question, "What is wrong with snowboarding?" Support independent snowboarding media at http://patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Send us feedback at mark@thesnowboardproject.com Here is a transcription of the show: Mark (00:20.844) Today we have another episode of Real Talk on the Snowboard Projec...
Nov 12, 2023•51 min•Season 6Ep. 325
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with Markus Moser guide with Splitboar-camps.at - a guide in Austria about his season. We then turn things over to co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from a mountain hamlet in Austria. Will and Mark discuss the new trade shows in North America and Europe as well as hig...
Jan 31, 2023•59 min
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com We kick off this episode of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter live from the ski track. We talk with Silverton guide and former pro rider Chris Coulter about guiding on a splitboard. Will shares his Split Resolutions - Splitboard resolutions for the new year and finally we talk with Natural Selec...
Jan 11, 2023•1 hr 11 min•Season 5Ep. 315
The Splitboard Project is Brought to you by: Spark R&D http://sparkrandd.com Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tailgate Alaska http://tailgatealaska.com We kick off the new season of The Splitboard Project with co-host and Spark R&D founder Will Ritter. Will also fills us in on some of the new Split videos this season with a Spark R&D movie event. . The Earn Your Turns Movie Night feared SOMOS - https://youtu.be/6nbM77hSEvg Boogie 3 - https://youtu.be/s7hoHz7Dp6A The Spring Br...
Dec 05, 2022•1 hr 7 min•Season 5Ep. 314
In this episode I talk with Dustin James about the Tailgate Alaska event as well as adventure freeriding, which has become an evolution in the approach to Alaskan freeriding. Brought to you by: Mark Sullivan Ender Song: Be Strog Tailgate Alaska verson by Sizzla Kalonji
Nov 01, 2022•1 hr 5 min•Season 5Ep. 313
What to expect from season five of The Snowboard Project. Hosted by Mark Sullivan ________ Music by: F.T.B.• Robert Glasper • In My Element Jazz https://music.apple.com/us/album/in-my-element/715791421
Oct 10, 2022•5 min•Season 5Ep. 309
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D EARTH DAY • Season Two Episode Five The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our Fifth episode of the season, our segments include: SPARK R&D UPDATES FOR 2023! Feature INTERVIEW with NEIL PROVO LIV...
Apr 28, 2022•1 hr 31 min•Season 4Ep. 308
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Gary is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport. Artilect http://artilect.studio ...
Apr 20, 2022•57 min•Season 4Ep. 307
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimately - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. This week we with a number of participants and staff members from Tailgater Alaska - the annual freeride festival held on Thompson Pass. Artilect Studio http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Opera...
Apr 01, 2022•35 min•Season 3Ep. 306
The scene in Alaska is a unique one in the world of winter sports - full of risk, challenge and ultimaterly - unlimited powder and mountains. In this new series we go in depth on the scene in Alaska. We start off this week with a short interview with a guy who pushes the limits of what is possible on a snowboard - albeit without sponsors, media exposure or a paycheck. Sean is a guy who works all season to ride - and push his own personal progression in the sport. Artilect http://artilect.studio ...
Mar 15, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 304
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Splitboard Festival Spark R&D founder Wi...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 2 min•Season 4Ep. 303
Career Starter Pack: So You Want to be a Photograher? In this episode we take an in depth look on what it takes to be a professional photographer through the lens of those who have achieved success in the game. Hosted and Produced by: Mark Sullivan Business Development: Mark Sullivan Mark@thesnowboardproject.com Subscribe to us on YouTube for video content {including Real Talk} www.youtube.com/c/thesnowboardproject Please support The Snowboard Project: www.patreon.com/thesnowboardproject Today's...
Feb 28, 2022•51 min•Season 4Ep. 302
Featuring snowboarding legends Stevie Alters and Jason ‘J2’ Rasmus, this is a unique look into the life and legend of J2. The first half relates some pretty funny stories. The second half talks about dealing with cancer. This is a heavy episode. Be warned there is some ‘adult, not P.C.’ content in this episode. About: The Snowboard Projectis a new podcast about snowboarding featuring snowboarding former editor of Snowboarder Magazine and SNOWBOARD Magazine founder Mark Sullivan. About The Host: ...
Feb 22, 2022•3 hr 43 min•Season 4Ep. 301
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines. This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk OLYMPICS and in particular all of the excitementaround judging at the Olympics with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and event judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operato...
Feb 18, 2022•56 min•Season 4Ep. 300
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines. This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk Natural Selection with legend Bjorn Leines and legend and evnt judge Chad Otterstrom. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes http://unitedshapes.us...
Feb 11, 2022•43 min•Season 4Ep. 299
The Olympic's have just kicked off and with it, controversy over the results from the slopestyle results. We check in with Brad Jay, on the ground in China. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Ba...
Feb 08, 2022•31 min•Season 4Ep. 298
The Olympic's have just kicked off, so we checked in with brad J. who is on the ground as snowboarding announcer for host broadcaster OBS. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://686.com Electrovoice Microphones http://electrovoice.com Oakley Snowboarding http://oakley.com The Baldface Lodge http:...
Feb 05, 2022•28 min•Season 4Ep. 298
The Splitboard Project Presented by Spark R&D That Time of Year • Season Two Episode Two The Splitboard Project is a ‘magazine style’ podcast for splitboarders of every ability co-hosted by Spark R&D founder Will Ritter and The Snowboard Project host Mark Sullivan. Each month, The Splitboard Project will release a new episode to educate and entertain its listeners. In the our third episode of the new season, our segments include: Live from the Skintrack Spark R&D founder Will Ritter ...
Jan 23, 2022•1 hr 15 min•Season 4Ep. 297
Chris Wellhausen was the final photo editor for both SNOWBOARDER Magazine and Transworld Snowboarding before taking a role as photo editor of the Men's Journal. From his start as a dedicated East Coast snowboarder to the pilgrimage to the west, Chris followed the same path as any core riders, before picking up a camera and finding his calling. The rest, as some salt is history. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Tow Pro Lift...
Jan 17, 2022•1 hr 53 min•Season 4Ep. 296
Olympic Qualifiers Almost Live & Behind the Scenes In this episode we take you one a behind the scenes look at The US Grand Prix at Mammoth, which wrapped up 12 hours ago. The Grand Prix serves as the qualification events for the US Olympic Snowboard scene. This is an experimental episode - so let us know what you think - email mark@thesnowboardproject.com Featuring: Stuart Clark @stuartseeclark Jonas Brewer @foto_ghoulag Louie Vito @louievito Matt 'Slip Matt' Chapman @djslipmatt Brad Jay @b...
Jan 09, 2022•42 min•Season 4Ep. 295
Chip Wilson is a self made billionaire - who got his start as a snowboard clothing brand founder. After selling the brand he started, Westbeach, Chip went on to create the first yoga pants - creating the brand Lulu Lemon. Perhaps the most revealing part is the entrepreneurial struggle of starting brands - and achieving a good work/life balance - as well as some hard learned insights from the most accomplished person ever to get his start in snowboarding. Today's episode brought to you by Artilec...
Jan 02, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Season 4Ep. 294
REAL TALK featuring Chad Otterstrom and Bjorn Leines. This season our format will change to do deep dives on a single subject matter - in this episode we talk new snowboard contests leading up to the 2022 Winter Olympics. Today's episode brought to you by Artilect http://artilect.studio Cardiff Snowcraft http://cardiffsnow.com Baldface Lodge http://baldface.com Tow Pro Lifts http://towpro-lifts.com Owner Operator HTTP://owneroperator.us United Shapes http://unitedshapes.us 686 Outerwear http://6...
Dec 28, 2021•38 min•Season 4Ep. 293
