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The Powder Hounds podcast is the original ski trivia game podcast. Host Jeff ”Shawman” Shaw will take listeners on a ski tour across North America to talk ski areas, ski news, ski passes and talk with ski industry professionals, volunteers and outdoor enthusiasts. Think snow sports fun on your way to or from the mountain!
Episodes
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
Thursday Oct 01, 2020
The calendar shows October which means the countdown to ski season is in full swing! With mid-November opening days expected and an Indy Pass already purchased, I will share my approach to getting to partner mountains for what is expected to be the most challenging season ever. Time to up the stoke! Make sure to catch the fall foliage, learn about a new ski area perfectly positioned for the pandemic, listen for two “busta rhymes” and my six-month-old son Jay trying to get in on the conversation. Trivia, listener questions, seasonal beers from Great Falls Brewery and an overview of the northeast Indy Pass ski areas fill the chatter.
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
Thursday Sep 17, 2020
It's mid-September and the change in the seasons from summer to fall just means winter is that much closer! This episode’s theme – an Outdoor State of Mind – will feature the airing of grievances, creative ways to embrace the outdoors into the cold months, a resurrected ski area in Maine, and a feature segment about the greatest challenge of our lifetime, protecting our winters. Season pass sales, winter operation updates and good ski news will all be part of this episode – recorded outside on my deck! The chirping birds, barking dogs and garbage truck are nice accent pieces to the episode theme. And for the love of God, “Is the Pano Open?”
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
Tuesday Sep 01, 2020
To kick-off Season 2 of the Powder Hounds Podcast as well as start the countdown to Opening Day, I take a big bite out of the pie that is Vail Resorts recently released 2020-2021 operating plan. There are also plenty of other topics to cover, from drones being the future personal ski lift, to the potential encouragement of tailgating in ski area parking lots, to blasting live tracks while running outside and how to appropriately celebrate a personal best on the links. Also, the beloved games return with the segment – “C 10” Question Trivia (Happy belated National Chicken Wing Day Beamer!). Find the trivia question answers @PowderHoundSkis and post your score. Prizes for listeners are in the works, friends.
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
Tuesday Aug 18, 2020
This third “solo summer” episode features the latest ski news, mountain operation plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 winter season and three ski & ride “challenges.” No doubt skiing and riding will be memorable this season, so join me in sprinkling-in some purposeful green circle, blue square and black diamond fun challenges! Also catch some senseless banter and references to Super Scrabble, Phish, Star Wars, Dark ‘n’ Stormy (by Goslings of course), and an opportunity to rent a ski area for the day! Even better, tailgating may be encouraged at the mountain this winter. A memorable season ahead, for sure!
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
Wednesday Jul 22, 2020
This second “solo” episode features a “baker’s dozen” worth of ideas for your next adventure in and around the mountains this summer! Striving to stay healthy and sane by spending time outside, host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw talks bikes, hikes, rafts, links and more. With plenty of tips and potential trips, outdoor fun puns, Phish and Game of Thrones references, a vine’s worth of outdoor ideas are ripe for the picking. It’s not all sun and sand, as predictions are made for the upcoming skiing and riding winter season in a segment called the Good, the Bad, the Ugly. Playing cards are optional!
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
Tuesday Jun 16, 2020
This “solo” episode features an analysis and commentary about current season pass options for the 2020-2021 ski and ride season. Host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw, stressed out by two early bird discount deadlines this week, reviews eight ski passes or packages, including regional offerings, early bird promotions and the now and all important refund policies. This jam-packed, information-overloaded episode unveils partner mountain changes, breaks down buddy pass details, navigates around black out dates and tries to avoid dynamic pricing. Skiing and riding can be affordable; find out how!
Monday Jun 08, 2020
Monday Jun 08, 2020
This “Throwback Haystack” Mountain, Vermont episode features a 15-year-old ski trip tale involving a broken birch tree, rooftop snow angels and a Mercury Topaz that just couldn’t make it up a snow-covered mountain road. Host Jeff "Squawman" - better known as "Shawman" - Shaw interviews skiers "Franchise" and "KP" and witty snowboarder "Beamer," in a nickname-filled episode that barrels down memory lane. Sure, the ski area may now be The Hermitage Club,” but it will ALWAYS be Haystack to us. Enjoy the shenanigans!
Sunday May 03, 2020
Sunday May 03, 2020
The Sunday River Maine episode features a "sleigh ride" to the Foggy Goggle, the "G-Wizard" of Oz, and high praise for the trail and double diamond, White Heat. Host Jeff "Squawman" interviews skier, G, and former snowboarder and now new-to-skiing, Brian. No matter what conditions you encounter on the mountain, surround yourself with good people, good things happen and good times are had. You may even win a Snowboard!
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
Sunday Apr 26, 2020
The fabled Aspen Colorado episode features a one-hour back bowl hike, a 50+ mph ski-ride-chase scene, and a surprisingly delicious kale salad with peanut vinaigrette. Host Jeff "Squawman" interviews long time skier, Mike and boarder, Tim, respectively, both rocking a whopping 25+ years on the slopes. The "A" in Aspen foreshadows its rating as well as its reputation for terrain, resort amenities, downtown and overall experience. This episode also features two new games! Enjoy the downhill Hot Dogs!
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
Tuesday Mar 31, 2020
The Squaw Valley episode was recorded from East Coast-West Coast studios featuring two North Lake locals. The theme "magical" pops up all over the place on this Olympian episode. Host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw is joined by Laura and Nolan, who have a combined 20+ years shredding the POW at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Everything is on the table in this episode; secret snow stashes, best brews, tasty eats and hacks for enjoying the outdoors leaving the smallest footprint. Don't forget the special pancakes and stickers!