The Powell Movement

06/15/2026

Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000’s. While he’s best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies’ artistic talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry. Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/RyanSchmiesPodcast

06/15/2026

Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000’s. While he’s best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies’ artistic talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry. Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions. Link in bio.📷 Ryan Schmies
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06/09/2026

Josh Berman was an Ivy Leaguer on his way to becoming a professional skier when a catastrophic knee injury derailed his chances of becoming pro. But Josh’s passion for skiing was as strong as ever and pre-surgery, Josh strapped up his leg, headed up the mountain and went out and shot for his first Level 1 Production. What was supposed to be a 3-year adventure in filmmaking turned into an award-winning 25+ year career in snow. It’s one of those episodes that I had to record for historical purposes, before I end the Movement. Freedle Cody asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/JoshBermanPodcast

06/01/2026

The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella. This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could—to give you a peek behind the curtain. I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry’s greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode and here’s a clip with Jeremy Bloom talking about the new world of X Games.

Listen here: https://tinyurl.com/OutsideDaysFestival

06/01/2026

The Outside Days Festival is the crown jewel of what a festival should be in 2026. It is part industry summit, part independent film festival, part interactive brand activation hub, part park experience, and part incredible music festival all rolled up under the Outside umbrella. This event was so well done. I used the access I was granted to take in as much as I could—to give you a peek behind the curtain. I also got sound bites from 14 of the industry’s greatest athletes and behind-the-scenes players, which makes for a fun episode and here’s a clip with Jeremy Bloom talking about the new world of X Games.
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05/26/2026

Bob Landers is a lifelong snowboarder, an underground entrepreneur, a cannabis expert, and a dear friend of mine for almost 40 years. He’s also a professional guide-but I don’t disclose any information about what or where on the podcast. What I do is take you on a BTS tour of what it was like to be a big-time Colorado cannabis grower, seller, and ski bum in the pre legal era of ma*****na. On the podcast we talk about privilege, snowboarding, a passion for w**d, Dead Tour, meeting the right connections, the business, and the wild west of legal w**d. Bob sure can tell a story, and this podcast is instantly one of my favorites and the story in the post gets even better. Link in profile. 📷: 1998
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05/18/2026

Jeff Pensiero is a talented snowboarder and musician, but he was born to be an entrepreneur...and he knew that from an early age. Jeff grew up learning to move on after losing, which every pre Lebron Cleveland sports fan knows all about. Not being afraid to lose along with many traits taught Jeff not only to roll with the punches and preservere, but to take advantage of the opportunities and take risks that make him happy. And from Kemper to K2, to being “The Guy with a Truck” to founding and building Baldface Lodge in his 20’s, Jeff’s life is all about moving forward and not looking back. On the podcast we talk about building snowboarding in Tahoe for K2, chasing a girl to Canada, founding a lodge, Travis Rice, Craig Kelly, and more. Jeff does a lot of interviews, this one is a little different. Old School K2 Pro, legendary film maker, and rad dude, Tim Manning asks the Inappropriate QuestionsDustin Lalik.Jeff Pensierokphoto
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05/11/2026

05/11/2026

Ben Fresco has done every job in the ski industry's hardgoods side on his way to his current role as Global Head of Product at Elan Skis. From moving his life from the East Coast to Tahoe and back to the East Coast and now, on a plane traveling the world, Ben's been chasing the perfect turn. And starting out at the legendary Village Ski House, he did over a decade of, not so much ski bumming, but learning. Starting in rentals and working his way to the sales floor, to store managing, and really, running the show. Then it was back East to a buyer's role before finding his forever home in Elan. It's a fun episode with one of my podcast's biggest supporters. Colorado sales rep Clem Smith asks the Inappropriate Questions. link in

https://tinyurl.com/BenFrescoPod

05/04/2026

Heimana Reynolds is an Olympic Skateboarder, a life long surfer, proud Hawaiin, and a HEST athlete. Since I spent this weekend at HESTIVAL, a three day celebration of friends, music, and the outdoors, this episode includes a few minutes from HESTIVAL with old friend and HEST founder Aaron Ambuske. After that, while I usually don’t have many skateboarders on, it’s on to my second World Champion skater who also slays the streets and surf. It’s a two part episode with a HEST connection. Link in profile. 📷:
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