Josh Malczyk is the Global Brand Director for K2 and Line Skis, he's a good friend, and a guy that I saw go from the bottom of the barrel of ski marketing with a niche brand, to the top of the food chain directing one of the industry's most iconic brands....From the core skier wearing Tall T's to the collared shirt wearing brand guy. It's fun to see friends grow up/move up and last time I talked with Josh on the podcast, he was secretly on his way out of Line Skis for the first time. On part 2,we talk about leaving his job, Season Equipment, coming back to Elevate Outdoor Collective, how K2 became a boot company, and how to bring K2 Skis back.

Josh Malczyk Show Notes:

4:00: Athletes, round 1 at K2, and the beginning of Season Equipment

22:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

24:00: Season, snowboard factories in Dubai, Josh's last Season, and back to Elevate

42:00: Outdoor Research: The best comes out of the Pacific Northwest

45:00: Round 2 at K2 and it's a different company, promoted the top, travel, and more

63:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stewart Beall

The Pain McShlonkey Classic, aka the PMS, is the most important ski event in the world. While some may argue that the Olympics and the X Games are the crown jewels of snow, anyone who's been to Palisades for the PMS knows that, winning Saucers is more important than winning medals. Shane McConkey is the most important and arguably the best skier of our time, and that's why celebrating his legacy is so important. On top of his ski legacy, the dude was one of the funniest humans I've ever met, and he had the unique ability to make anyone and everyone feel like they were part of his inner circle. He's missed by so many and this podcast takes you behind the scenes on McConkey weekend!

Pain McShlonkey Classic Show Notes:

4:00: Palisades crew and day 1

12:30: Matt Peterson

17:30: Mike Rosen

28:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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20:00: Daron Rahlves

27:00: Cam Hoffman and Barb Gardner

29:00: Race Intro

34:00: Mike Rogge

36:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

39:00: Tyler Curle

50:00: Mike AK

Kevin Quinn, the founder of Points North Heli and a true Alaska pioneer, has done more rad stuff than almost anyone I've had on the podcast. He went from pro hockey player, to ski instructor, to pro skier, to entrepreneur, to famous pilot, to coach, and that's just some of what Kevin has done. He also did time in Tahoe with folks like Kreitler, McConkey and so many more; when life was all about shredding, jumping off things and shenanigans. But Kevin didn't ski bum forever though, he started a heli ski business- with no idea how to manage the books, then he figured it out without going bankrupt, and eventually, lived the American Heli Ski dream life. Not too bad for a kid that dropped out of high school and made a name for himself in team sports by using his fists.

Kevin Quinn Show Notes:

4:00: Flying, death, the early days of Palisades, the bungee and B.A.S.E. crew, and PSIA with Greg Harms

21:00: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar.

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23:00: Hockey, figuring out life in Palisades, sponsorship, heli skiing, believing he could start his own operation with no money or understanding of business and the Gold pass

43:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

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45:00: The PTSD of owing so much money, accidents, what is going on in Tahoe now, the best AK athletes, long lines with Micah Black,

67:00: Inappropriate Questions