Klaus Obermeyer has had a bigger impact on skiing than any man alive, and when he wasn’t innovating the sport, he was in Aspen or traveling the world to ski. He was often found surrounded by a harem of beautiful women. Klaus’s incredible story started 105 years ago in Hitler’s Germany where he was shot by Nazis trying to escape on his skis. From there, he came to America with nothing and eventually became one of the biggest business moguls in skiing. In part 1 of the pod-cast, we talk about making his skis, life in Nazi Germany, moving to the US with $10, Sun Valley, Warren Miller, and much more. This is mandatory listening with a wise man who’s lived more than almost anyone.

Klaus Obermeyer Show Notes:

4:00: Being surrounded by beautiful women, skiing, and yodeling

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18:00: Nazi Germany, getting shot by Nazis on skis, moving to the US,

32:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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34:30: Warren Miller, and going to Aspen

Garrett McNamara is a world record-breaking big wave surfer and one of the pioneers of sport. What’s crazy about Garrett’s story is that while he achieved pro surfer status early on, his career didn’t take off until his mid to late 30's when he became infatuated with riding giant waves. And then it exploded to the point where now, at 55, he’s launching his 3rd Season of his “100 Foot Wave” series with HBO. On the podcast, we talk about growing up in cults, Hawaii, being there for the beginning of tow-in surfing, being big in Japan, Northshore (the movie) his HBO series, and much more. It’s another interesting one with a legend.

Garrett McNamara Show Notes:

4:00: Snowboarding, Jerry Lopez, concussions helmets, health at 55, and his HBO Series 100 Foot Wave

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18:00: Growing up in cults, Berkely, moving to Hawaii with nothing, getting good at surfing, weed, Vans Triple Crown

33:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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35:00: Big in Japan, seeing the first tow in ever, learning the big waves, and towing

38:00: Inappropriate Questions

Khai Krepela is known for his prowess on rails, he made a career out of it, but really, he had a pro ski career because he realized what he was good at and he went all in on that aspect of the sport. But Khai didn’t stop at pro athlete, while he still had a little gas left in the tank, Khai found himself behind a desk at K2 for the beginning of his post pro ski career. On the podcast, we talk about inline skating, Park City, Detroit, filming, the X Games and more. Olympic Head Judge Jason Arens asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Khai Krepela Show Notes:

4:00: His name, growing up in Park City, getting sponsored for elementary school, finding blading and skiing through McRae Williams and getting sponsored by Louie Zamora personally for Deshi

13:00: From blading to skiing, rail skiing is easy, Vice Skis, Surface,

20:00: Stanley: The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners. Check out Stanley1913.com

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22:00: Toy Soldiers, contests, SIA, money, PBP, Detroit, Will Wesson, and Level 1,

40:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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42:30: Line Skis, X-Games, K2,

51:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jason Arens