Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 3: Chris Rubens on Skiing & Farming in Revelstoke

Why did one of the best freeride skiers of the past 20 years become a farmer? Kara Williard and I talk with Salomon skier, Chris Rubens, about starting First Light Farm in Revelstoke, BC, with his partner Jesse; how skiing and farming are more related than you might think; and why Chris finds farming to be one of the most meaningful things he has ever done. TOPICS & TIMES How Chris became a Farmer (3:57) Growing Food in Revelstoke, BC (14:22) Pigloos? (19:20) First Light Farm (20:55) The Honor System Farm Stand (22:25) Farming Efficiencies (24:56) Ski Talk (27:23) Skiing & Farming? (37:18) Building Stability in Mountain Towns (44:26) New Babies & Farming (48:54) RELATED LINKS Instagram: @FirstLightFarm Mountain Towns & Local Food Systems, Pt. 1: Setting the Stage Become a Blister Member / Get our Buyer’s Guide Subscribe to our Gear Giveaways & Newsletter OUR OTHER PODCASTS: CRAFTED  Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch GEAR:30 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.