The Sämi Ortlieb Figuration

by Twig
Nov 1st 2018 - 2 comments

Sämi is responsible for some of the most exciting and unique video content in skiing right now. Yet he's one of the most media-shy, least known figures in the game. I chatted to him and then filled in the gaps... get learned.

D-Structure: The history of a skiing institution

by 1337
Oct 29th 2018 - 12 comments

From passionate beginnings to their continued impact on the industry 18 years later, D-Structure’s success as a shop can be attributed largely to their focus on staying true to the principles that have guided freeskiing from the start.

Sean Pettit Podcast

by PowellMovement
Oct 8th 2018 - 1 comments

Pro Skier Sean Pettit’s career started with a move from Quebec to Whistler.  From there, he became a child prodigy, the freeride kid who could do anything on his skis.  We pick up our conversation from 2016 (I include 10 minutes of our old conversation for background) and talk about his focus from skiing to snowboarding, injury, his lifestyle clothing brand and more.  Sean Pettit Show Notes 2:00:  How quickly he became pro and how that happened 5:00:  Struggling in Whistler, getting sponsored and being smaller 13:00:  Superproof and Red Bull 16:45:  Evo (Use the code TPM10 for 10% off at checkout) RESQWATER (enter the code resqwatertpm for a 20% discount on a 12 pack) Outdoor Research: (Get 15% off you’re order with the checkout code POWELL15) 19:00: Sean’s house today, cliffhangers, and hurting his knee snowboarding 27:38:  Skipping a movie part for Instagram and what his sponsors thought of it 33:00:  Superproof, his ‘Keep your Tips Up’ reality show, and working the carnival circuit 40:00:  Contracts and snowboarding 45:00:   Spy Optics:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20.” The 10 Barrel Brewery:  My favorite is 'Out of Office' Pilsner 46:30:  Powder’s article about Pettit and sponsors thoughts on snowboarding 52:30:  Michael Jordan comparison and what’s next 57:00:  Inappropriate Questions Follow The Powell Movement on Instagram @thepowellmovement