Midlife on the Mountain - The Welcome Distraction Podcast Episode with The Kemp Brothers - Ep 27

Join the Kemp brothers—three middle-aged men armed with misplaced confidence, creaky knees, and YouTube-level “research”—as they launch headfirst into snowboarding in their 40s. What began as a midlife “let’s try something cool” idea quickly spiraled into an avalanche of bruises, gear malfunctions, and ego checks on slippery foreign soil. A first run in Korea was less “Olympic” and more “medical emergency on ice,” featuring dramatic wipeouts that could’ve doubled as slapstick performances. But hey, everyone’s got to start somewhere… even if that somewhere is a ski patrol’s stretcher.Despite the crashes (and occasional dignity loss), the brothers refused to hang up their helmets. Instead, they doubled down—because nothing screams “growth mindset” like booking another trip guaranteed to humble you again. After investing in actual snowboarding lessons, gear that didn’t date back to the Bush administration, and a collective decision to leave their pride at the lodge, things started to click. Fast-forward to Utah: fewer falls, more flow, and just enough swagger to almost look like they knew what they were doing. Almost.Somewhere between the bandaids and borrowed GoPros, the Kemps found the sweet spot—where sibling rivalry meets self-discovery, and every fall becomes a punchline worth retelling. Their story isn’t just about snowboarding; it’s about proving that learning something new (especially when your back already hurts for no reason) is both terrifying and wildly fun. So grab a board, lace up those boots, and remember: you’re never too old to crash—just too old to care.Chapters00:00 Embracing Midlife Adventures00:57 Brett's First Snowboarding Experience04:11 Learning the Basics of Snowboarding07:51 Overcoming Early Challenges11:55 Planning the Snowboarding Trip12:48 First Day on the Slopes15:17 Finding Your Footing18:31 The Learning Curve of Snowboarding18:57 The Journey Begins: Learning to Snowboard22:34 Overcoming Challenges: The Learning Curve27:37 Embracing Age: It's Never Too Late29:29 Family and Fun: Snowboarding Together31:15 Season 2 Outro.mp4