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Episode 38
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents brand and business development manager at Cardiff Snowcraft and global athlete Bjorn Leines.
Winters in Utah with his family led to local competitions, X Games, Olympics, sponsorships and shredding lines with some of the greats.
Now calling Utah home, he discovered splitboarding in order to gain access to the nearby mountains that had been calling him for years.
As an ambassador for Cardiff Snowcraft, he’s constantly feeding Sam with the ammo to build better rides.
When we chatted with Bjorn, one of the snowboarding greats, one thing was crystal clear: in order to truly experience the mountain, you need to split. What made it possible for him was better gear. Listen in as he shares his amazing stories of the glory days of snowboarding, his gear and planning tips, and how splitboarding allows him to genuinely connect with the mountains. Now he shares the experience with his sons, helping them carve their own path in the industry.
Show links:
@bjornleines
@cardiffsnowcraft
@blackdiamond_snow
@blackdiamond
@celtek
@remindinsoles
@karakorambc
@bluebirdwax
Other:
Dig my quiver
Fat Map
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The Pro Standard
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Episode 32
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Neil Provo.
Outdoor enthusiast and photographer whose sponsor resume includes Voile, Technine, Rossignol, Grass Roots (Powsurfer) and Cardiff Snowcraft.
Breaks down his gear and shares what his field tested preferences.
When you tour with your brother, you need to be fast - if not to keep up at least to keep the sibling rivalry alive.Him and his brother have logged many, many days in the backcountry. Since his brother was skiing and he was splitboarding, it pushed him to find ways to speed up his transitions and make them as quick as possible. He shares great tips on what makes him such a speed demon that you can use for your own tours. Plus, there’s epic spines!
Show links:
Outdoor Research
Cardiff Snowcraft
Hyperlite Mountain Gear
Spot LLC
Black Diamond
Goal Zero
Smith Optics
Special thanks to:
Tahoe Lab Boards
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Episode 14
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents ACMG guide Joey Vosburgh.
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Episode 18
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents 2x gold medalist Seth Wescott.
Husband, father, snowboarder, permaculture farmer
Entered in the golden age of snowboarding, riding and challenging his heroes in New England and after gain athletic accomplishments worldwide
White knight owner of Winterstick snowboards, keeping founder Dimitrije’s legacy of quality and innovation alive
Learn Seth’s body positioning pro tip that brought him goldSeth is living life how it should be. After fighting his way to the pinnacle of snowboarding glory, he turned his focus to creating amazing snowboards. Golf inspired a new approach, allowing Winterstick to craft custom fitted snowboards for the best ride of your life. Listen and hear amazing stories of how snowboarding icon Seth Wescott followed his passion, got the gold, saved a piece of history and discovered the backcountry.
Show links:
Instagram
Winterstick
www.protectourwinters.org
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Episode 24
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents avalanche expert and mountain guide John Buffery.
Guide, educator, film consultant, speaker, writer, avalanche expert, mountain guru
Pioneer splitboarder, advocated the adoption of snowboarding into guiding for the growing number of snowboards in backcountry
Spent years as a personal guide for the godfather of freeriding, Craig Kelly
His avalanche experience and education catapulted his career in film consulting, the founding of Baldface Lodge and keeping roads safe in BC.His roots run as deep as his chakras. We loved talking to Buff about his amazing stories and over three decades of experience in backcountry and avalanche safety. An avalanche in a helicopter, playing chess with Craig Kelly, the origins of Baldface Lodge - this episode has got it all! We still don’t know if he really invented the first splitboard. Listen in and let us know what you think.
Show links:
Safety Wrangler Website
John Buffery Instagram
IMDB Credits
@depthperceptionfilm
@baldfacelodge
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Episode 26
Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Craig Gordon of the Utah Avalanche Center.
Over 20 years experience forecasting avalanches for the Utah Avalanche Center
Founded the Know Before You Go program to educate people after a tragic accident in 2003 took the live of 3 young men
His philosophy is simple, respect the mountains and practice avalanche avoidance so you make it home to your familyCraig enrolled in the college of snow 37 years ago and never looked back. He is often referred to as the know-before-you-go guy, and sometimes the original manbun guy, since creating the program to raise public awareness about avalanche risks. His experience is invaluable and his tips could one day save your life. You don’t want to miss this episode!
Show links:
Utah Avalanche Center
Know Before You Go
Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/skyline_avalanche/
https://www.instagram.com/uintabrewing/
https://www.instagram.com/utavy_uintas/
https://www.instagram.com/utavy_ogden/
https://www.instagram.com/outdoorresearch/
https://www.instagram.com/skiutah/
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