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Oh my days, this was a funny conversation. This chairlift was one after the episode with Rich Dunning where we talked about Manuca Honey, and swerves off on a tangent. This kinda set the tone for a fun day of shredding as a big posse in Tignes, with loads of laughs on the chairlift rides. A smattering of fresh snow on the ground, and, I assume, a couple of pints of Guiness afterwards, the best of times! The second batch of camps are running in La Plagne, 7-14 and 14-21 March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ The camps were such a success, don't hesitate to get in touch and reserve your place for next season, don't get FOMO, get your spot locked in. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Not many people live and breathe snowboarding quite like Dan Crichton, who along with Lizzie Holloway, have been making sure the UK gets Burton Snowboards, with the best service, demos, team riders and the love that Jake himself brought to the sport. We were lucky to have Dan with us for a few days on the Thank U Snowboarding Community Building Camp, and he worked hard making sure our guests had the right board for them, Step On boots and bindings to try, and providing enough stoke to lift an X-Wing out of a swamp. So, it was fun to have a little chat about business, whilst riding a chairlift during the camp, and to share it with you... The second batch of camps are running in La Plagne, 7-14 and 14-21 March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ The camps were such a success, don't hesitate to get in touch and reserve your place for next season, don't get FOMO, get your spot locked in. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Caz spent a fair bit of time on the camp being a little risqué, so I thought she'd make for a funny chairlift chat. What I didn't realise was how deep her roots in snowboarding go and how committed to the shred and how technical she is about it. So, I found that I just listened to her more than anything. Caz is all I love about snowboarders, people who deeply love the mountains, who may not live there, but care so much about kit and enjoying their time when they are there. Can't wait to shred with you some more in 27 x We have released details of our second batch of camps running in La Plagne, 7-14 and 14-21 March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ The camps were such a success, don't hesitate to get in touch and reserve your place for next season. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A short chairlift chat in the true tradition of chairlift chats, random topics, funny facts and laughs... My old mate Richie was in on this one and I'm stoked to add his voice to the podcast after many seasons of hanging out in Bourg and Les Arcs. Podcast regular Scoph lends some supporting work to this one too... We have also released details of our second batch of camps running in La Plagne, 7-14 and 14-21 March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ The camps were such a success, don't hesitate to get in touch and reserve your place for next season. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A chat with one of favourite people, Chris Moran, joined by Scott McMorris on a noisy gondola in Meribel a couple of seasons ago. This is the archetypal chairlift chat for me, covering lots of topics, having a laugh with whoever, in this case some French dudes, as well as with your friends. We have also released details of our second batch of camps running in La Plagne, 7-14 and 14-21 March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ The camps were such a success, don't hesitate to get in touch and reserve your place for next season. x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On a chairlift in La Plagne during our inaugral Community Building Camp, I caught up with camper Mark Dawson, who had got in touch just before coming on the camp to inform me he had quit his job and was going to become a snowboarding instructor. Now I obvioulsy condone such reckless behaviour, but I wanted to share his story with you guys, because he is just so stoked on snowboarding, its infectious. We are also releasing details of our second batch of camps running in La Plagne in March 2027, which you can find out more details of here: https://www.thankusnowboarding.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chances are, if you follow UK snowboarding at all, and certainly on Instagram, then you'll have seen a clip or two or Jamie riding his backyard rail set up, which alone is pretty insane. His tricks and style on that thing are ridiculous. But that is in no way the full story. Olympian, first UK rider to win a World Cup, video parts including the two Hemel runs (on our Youtube channel) sponsorship by Nike and so many podium places from a very young age, Jamie is definitely one of the UK GOAT's and fully deserves the Ender episode of our third season. He is also a very thoughtful and funny guy. I really enjoyed spending a couple of hours in his company, and its mad we haven't ever crossed paths before, because he is definitely one of those people that are easy to get on with and great company. I can't wait to spend some more time with Jamie, I'm already hatching a plan! If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Max is a dome kid at heart, but he has transferred his life to the Alps, killing the Penken Park, but low key enough to join us on the Thank U Snowboarding Community Building Camp to help people choose which of the new Burton kit will suit them best, and to help with a little coaching, certainly when it comes to park endeavours. Max is a lovely guy, with a passion for snownboarding, an infectious smile and a great sense of humour, adding a different dimension to the camp dynamic. His skills on a snowboard and the style he posseses are remarkably laid back, like his personality really, a joy to be around. See you at Spring Break soon homie. x If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I know Sam through mutual friends and from the school playground and although I knew she had worked in the snowboard media, I didn't realise how hard she worked to make womens snowboarding appear as it should be and not just another canvas for make up or whatever. Her quiet influence on womans snowboarding is now reaping rewards as the womens events at the recent olympics are arguably more interesting than the mens currently. Its people like Sam we need to thanks for keeping the media from turning our beloved sport(?) into something shit, and for that, we need to hear her story. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jonathan (or Jon, I can't decide) has been around the British scene for years, and contributed to it, and the wider worldwide scene in so many ways, from grom on dryslope to working with some of the biggest names in snowboarding then or now, he has loved snowboarding all the way through, and helped others navigate it. There are photos of Jon riding a pre-Jamie Nicholls back yard dryslope in run to rail monstrosity, and also shots of him riding big AK looking lines, he was certainly no slouch on a snowboard, but its his enquiring mind that has set him in good stead in the industry, and also makes him one of the nicest, most down to earth people you could hope to hang out with, something I hope happens before too long. This is a fascinating conversation with a genuine frother and a guy who is so knowledgable about snowbooarding culture and what it means to so many people. The Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, and it is now SOLD OUT!!! If you'd like to be the first in line for whatever we put on in 27, then there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] Great food great people, good times snowboarding. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sketch is another one of those guys who has been around the scene for ages, and although I've seen and heard of him, our paths have never properly crossed, which is mad considering the size of the scene, which, btw, was and remains pretty small. But Sketch is without a doubt a die hard snowboarder, and you have to be in Scotland and insist on riding the highlands, because it ain't easy. Conditions change minute to minute and you get what you get, but there is such a joy that comes with that, it almost makes me want to most to Scotland. The Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, and it is now SOLD OOUT!!! If you'd like to be the first in line for whatever we put on in 27, then there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] Great food great people, good times snowboarding. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jono is another one of those people that upped sticks from the UK to devote and build his life around the shred. I'd heard his name mentioned loads of times because he also helped Chris Moran build his house, but I finally met him when we booked him to teach our kids to snowboard last Easter. He has the unenviable task of showing three autistic kids the fine art of shredding, from complete beginners to being able to link turns in less than four days. He not only acheived it, but did so with complete calm and a smile on hs face the whole time. Carefully explaining and demonstrating the nuances of navigating your way down a mountain, and for that, I owe you endless pints. I would wholeheartedly recommend Jono and you can find his website here: https://cab9snowboarding.com/ There are two spaces left on the Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] its gonna be so great, its dumping in the Alps, we have coaching available, Burton boards for you to try, our own blend of coffee even! Great food great people, good times snowboarding. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Marcus' life took a pretty big gear change 13 years ago, with the death of his best friend and partner in crime, Nelson Pratt. Its hard not to mention Marcus without talking about Nelson and we do, but Marcus' story is pretty mad on its own. From blagging snowboards and convincing a major Tour Operator to letting him and Nelson be their snowboard guides, to the ridiculous slam he took trying to air over a massive road gap in Val D'Isere (complete with Audi TT underneath) to working for Snowboard UK, the UKs longest (at the time) running snowboarding magazine. Marcus is also one fo the nicest guys you'll ever meet and is still as excited for the shred as ever. Sadly, the last two years I've been to Tignes early doors, are the only two years Marcus hasn't managed to make it out, so we caught up a few weeks ago via Zoom to have this chat. We do deal with some heavy topics around suicide and mental health, so if you are triggered by anything we talk about, are worried about someone, or are strggling yourself, then please head straight to https://www.thecalmzone.net or you can download their app here: https://apps.apple.com/gb/app/calmzone-anxiety-relief/id1439527291 Another service offering support for men is https://1in6.org/ And also https://www.samaritans.org/ At the time of Nelsons passing, Tim Warwood made a short tribute video, you can watch here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?app=desktop&v=aN-3XQuPazw&t=29s If you are interested in Calm and specifically the Ride on Nelly event, there are a couple of videos you can watch here: https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JecwQTcieg0&pp=0gcJCTMBo7VqN5tD There are. handful of spaces left on the Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] its gonna be so great, its dumping in the Alps, we have coaching available, Burton boards for you to try, our own blend of ciffee even! Great food great people, good times snowboarding. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Lee has had an inlfuence on the biggest company in snowboarding globally, not in a glamorous, pro riding way, although he was a semi prosketer back in the 80's. But in a practicle, problem solving way, which is s important. From hand building his own boards back in the early days of snowboarding, finding his crew at Extreme in Doncaster, he saw an opportunity with Burton. So after writing a hand written letter, waiting for a reply and chancing his arm, sleeping (and nearly dying from hypothermia) in his car to make the most of a small crack in a door, he found himself overseeing new prodedures to make sure all of Burtons' products were the best quality. Having hand made a snowboard myself, there is a lot of processes, most of which aren't automated, so I can image this was a pretty tough job, but Lee was the guy and to this day helps companies maintain the quality of their output. He is sill riding his local mountain in Vermont three times a week, lives for the shred and as a geek for snowboarding, exactly the sort of person I like talking to. There are. handful of spaces left on the Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] its gonna be so great, its dumping in the Alps, we have coaching available, Burton boards for you to try, our own blend of ciffee even! Great food great people, good times snowboarding. If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

I first heard Neils name when some waterproof shirts were quite the accessory, however, with a button phobia, it wasn't something I could go near. Since then, I heard his name quite often, often linked with James Stentifod on backcountry adventures, so I knew he was a rider of some standing. Fast forward a few years, I'm sharing a room with James and Neil at Spriing Break, although our paths didn't really cross, even though we slept in the same room. Upon checking out I found out that Neil, or Wags, as lots of people call him, had settled the bill. That was pretty awesome, and a sign of Wags' generous nature, so when it looked like we'd both be in Tignes at the same time, I jumped at the chance to get him on. He had more to do with the set up of British Instructors being able to teach around the world, is a highly respected coach and guide, and has a deep knowledge and love of snowboarding, so it was a joy to hear his story and we cover a lot of ground in this episode. If you want to know more about the Thank U Snowboarding Community Camp in March 26, there are details here: https://thankusnowboarding.wixsite.com/spring2026 or you can email us at [email protected] If you are interested in merch, we have T's and Hoodies in all sizes, hit us up at [email protected] We are supported by the rad crew at The Snowboard Asylum: https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/ We are also looked after by Dan and Lizzie at Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en I'd like to take a moment to introduce FourTwenTea, which is delicious tea embibed with CBD oil, which I have been drinking over this summer, just to help keep my brain from overheating. Its completely natural, Jemma, the owner, is a snowboarder and total legend and I can't recommend this stuff enough, so go check it out: https://fourtwentea.com/ Peace x Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.