The Chairlift - Snowboard podcast

Written by: @kai_and_ollie_shred
  • Summary

  • Share the chairlift ride with us. We’re a snowboarding family and your host is Snowboard Mom, snowboarder for 28 years with a sliding sideways husband and two mini shred kids. Join us as we talk snowboard gear, resorts reviews, contests, trends, snowboard culture, family life, professional snowboarder interviews, vids, trips and tricks.

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Episodes
  • 8. Hacks for the Best Tremblant Snowboard Trip and Keeping your Feet Warm
    Feb 16 2025

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    In this episode, Snowboard Mom shares valuable tips and advice on making the best of your snowboarding day when visiting Mont Tremblant, from gearing up to finding the best food spots and avoiding crowds on busy weekends.

    Introduction

    Preparing Your Gear

    Food and Snacks - How to Save your $$

    Dressing for the Weather

    Avoiding Crowds and Lineups

    Best Runs at Mont Tremblant

    Finding Friends and Family

    Alternative Activities off the Slopes

    Community and Enjoyment - The Après in Tremblant!

    Gear Review - Keeping my Feet Warm Forever!

    Next Week's Episode Interview

    We hope you like the show. Don't forget to support our affiliates as it helps keep the show alive AND helps us build a snowboard community for groms.


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    30 mins
  • 7. Snowboard the Alps, Learn to Ride or Level Up your Riding with Adult Snowboard Camps | Julie Rebaudo
    Feb 13 2025

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    Snowboard Mom speaks with Julie Rebaudo from Winter Ride Camps. First she discusses why you might want to learn to snowboard in the Alps rather than at a US or Canadian resort. Then the interview dives into the benefits and experiences offered at learn to ride and intermediate adult snowboard camps in the Alps. Julie shares her personal journey of learning to snowboard as an adult, the unique features of the Alps, and the supportive community environment of the camps.

    Introduction: Why ride the Alps

    Guest Introduction: Julie Robodeau

    Julie's Snowboarding Journey

    Founding Winter Ride Camps for Adults

    The Camp Experience

    Benefits of Learning Snowboarding as an Adult

    Conclusion and Call to Action


    LINKS:

    Winter Ride Camps: https://evoqexperience.com

    Snowboard Camp Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/the.winter.ride.camps

    Julie Rebaudo, Founder of the Winter Ride Camps' IG: https://www.instagram.com/the.winter.ride.camps/


    Join our Gathering Grom events in the Ottawa-Gatineau Area
    The Gathering - Ottawa/Gatineau Grom Snowboard Social Club | Facebook

    Our Mavericks Snowboard Club
    Home | Mavericks Snowboard

    As well as Kai and Ollie on Instagram (run by Snowboard Mom)
    Ollie🏂 Kai 🛹 | Snowboarders (@kai_and_ollie_shred) • Instagram photos and videos

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    38 mins
  • 6. Boycotting the National Team to Become an Olympian and Designing Custom Snowboards with Donek | Katie Tsuyuki
    Feb 6 2025

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    In this episode of 'Interviews on the Chairlift,' host Snowboard Mom has an in-depth chat with her friend and Olympian snowboarder, Katie Tsuyuki.

    They discuss Katie's journey to the 2014 Sochi Olympics, her unique experiences and struggles in the sport, the evolution of snowboarding culture, and Katie's current role as brand manager for Donek Snowboards.

    The conversation also covers the industry's issues to strive for fairness and support to athletes, the importance of role models, and the snowboard manufacturing process of Donek, along with insightful advice for young athletes and their parents.

    Introduction to Katie Tsuyuki

    Katie's Beginnings in Snowboarding

    The Changing Culture of Snowboarding

    Olympic Journey and Challenges

    Canada Snowboard Issues

    Donek Snowboards and Custom Boards

    Tips for Young Athletes and Snowboard Parents

    I hope you enjoy my conversation with Katie Tsuyuki
    You can get a hold of Katie online on IG @k_tronic_
    Donek Homepage | Donek.com Custom Snowboards




    Join our Gathering Grom events in the Ottawa-Gatineau Area
    The Gathering - Ottawa/Gatineau Grom Snowboard Social Club | Facebook

    Our Mavericks Snowboard Club
    Home | Mavericks Snowboard

    As well as Kai and Ollie on Instagram (run by Snowboard Mom)
    Ollie🏂 Kai 🛹 | Snowboarders (@kai_and_ollie_shred) • Instagram photos and videos

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    1 hr and 3 mins

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