TPM Episode 160: Jake Blauvelt, Pro Snowboarder

Jake Blauvelt is a pro snowboarder who has lived a double life.  He started his career focused on competitions and found himself on a lot of podiums.  Most athletes, with that kind of success would hone their craft and continue to dominate, not Jake.  At around 20, his career shifted fully to the backcountry and he carved out a niche as the young dude who was focused on natural features.  On the podcast we talk about Jake's life and times and it ends with some great inappropriate questions from legend, Peter Line. Jake Blauvelt Show Notes: 4:00:  Kids and watching snowboarding 7:00:  Growing up in VT, family and maple syrup 10:00:  XC Skiing, soccer and skateboarding 13:00:  Breaking his leg skiing, learning how to fall, snowboarding and the scene 16:00:  Competitions and Forum 22:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30 Evo:  The best online experience in action sports with retail to back it up 686 Technical Apparel:  The best outerwear in the world 24:45:  More Forum, Cole Barash, and moving out west at 16 28:00:  Mammoth parks and then focusing on pow and filming 31:00:  Is it a risk to quit contests, Devun Walsh, and partying 33:00:  Growing as a rider sponsor wise and a new agent 39:00:  Meeting Henrik, hip hop and back to weed 41 :15  Spy Optic:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 42:00:  His sponsor list, energy drinks, and pressure from filming 45:00:  Naturally, injuries, and learning about his body 48:00:  Disappointed with other movies, body maintenance 57:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Peter Line