Peter Bauer on the Past, Present, & Future of Snowboarding

We talk to Peter Bauer (4-time world champ, freeriding pioneer, and co-founder of Amplid) about the history and culture of snowboarding, its inextricable ties to skiing, and the current health of the sport.TOPICS & TIMES:Growing up in Bavaria, skiing at the age of two, and getting on his first snowboard (4:25)Being asked by Jake Burton to ride for Burton (14:27)The early days of snowboard design (19:30)The early culture — and crusade — of snowboarding (24:57)Snowboarding, self-identification, and the need early on to be "against skiing" (31:37)How the industry and snowboard media hurt the growth of snowboarding (38:19)Which industry currently has the healthiest culture — snowboarding, skiing, surfing, or skateboarding? (46:33)What is the status of park riding today, and what is the status of backcountry riding today? (54:27)As a rider, which of your achievements or titles are you most proud of? (1:01:40)What led you to start Amplid, and what makes Amplid unique? (1:03:19) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.