TPM Episode 489: Ryan Schmies, Legendary Ski Artist

Ryan Schmies is one of the most talented illustrators in action sports and his game changing ski art  singlehandedly helped change the look and feel of skiing in the early 2000's. While he's best known for dark graphics like the Hellbent and Public Enemy franchises that he created during his 15 years at K2 Skis, in recent years Schmies' artistical talents have been showcased by brands like J Skis, Smith Optics, REI, Ikon Pass, and more. On the podcast we talk about coming up in Wisconsin, art, High North Ski Camp, athletes, and life in the ski industry.  Members of the Cascade Posse attempt to ask the Inappropriate Questions. Ryan Schmies Show Notes: 4:00: Satanfinger, broken face, Wisconsin, skiing, and High North Camp 25:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. 26:00: Shane Szocs, rooming with McConkey, art, learning tricks the old fashioned way, college and K2 42:30: Outdoor Research: The best is designed and tested in the brutal conditons of the PNW and beyond 44:00: Illustrating, athletes, China,   63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Andy Harris, Duane, and Travis Groves