Racing, Rossignol, & Rye Whiskey

We’re on location in Shoreham, Vermont, talking to ski-industry veteran, Jason Newell, about his transition from ski racing, to working with the Rossignol Group for 25 years, to his latest adventure in a whole new category: premium whiskey. (And there might be a story or two involving duct tape, Candide Thovex, and burning couches.) TOPICS & TIMES Jason’s background & racing days (2:49) 25 years with The Rossignol Group (8:13) Taping Candide Thovex to a gondola, burning couches, and more (10:58) Biggest changes in skiing over your career? (18:58) Which is most important: sidecut, length, rocker profile, or ski width? (22:34) Look bindings (23:25) A new career in whiskey (26:44) The story behind WhistlePig (28:28) The “Rye” renaissance (31:55) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.