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Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast

Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard Podcast

By Maxwell Morrill & Darrin Milne

Join your hosts Maxwell & Darrin as they talk with splitboarding and backcountry industry pros, gear manufacturers, and certified mountain guides. No matter how much experience you have in the backcountry, you'll learn everything there is to know along with us to take your tours and shredding to the next level. New episodes drop weekly - subscribe to get notifications when new episodes are Dropping.
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Alex Andrews - WNDR Alpine - Frothing & Stoked

Dark Starts Backcountry Splitboard PodcastDec 21, 2022

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01:40:11
Rain Felkl - Freedom of Splitboarding - Juneau Alaska Native
Mar 02, 202301:13:31
Ruedi Beglinger - Selkirk Mountain Experience - True Man of the Mountains
Dec 28, 202201:35:08
Alex Andrews - WNDR Alpine - Frothing & Stoked
Dec 21, 202201:40:11
McKinley Talty - Utah Avalanche Center - Know Before You Go
Dec 13, 202201:43:13
Lila Yeoman - Turning is a sign of fear -  Freeride Junior World Tour
Dec 06, 202201:23:25
Alex Gavic - Adventure Content Creator Extraordinaire @splitboardmountaineer
Nov 30, 202201:24:18
Stratton Matteson - Bike-to-Board Cardiff Athlete

Stratton Matteson - Bike-to-Board Cardiff Athlete

Stratton (a.k.a. Cascade Connections) dedicates his time in the backcountry to raising awareness of the impact of carbon emissions and the effect of increased traffic in the alpine wilderness along the Pacific coast.

  • Based in Bend, Oregon and calls the Cascades Volcanoes his home range
  • Snowboards without the assistance of any fossil fuel vehicles, using only his bike and splitboard to ride mountains
  • Spends 8 months of the year riding full time and creating video projects documenting his journeys

In this episode, we discuss how he arrived at splitboarding, the friends he made along the way, and his constant dedication to the bike-to-board movement with his film Shift and constant short format video series on social networks. In his adventures, he hopes to inspire and promote a different way to access the mountains we love.

Nov 22, 202201:24:34
Marissa Krawczak - Big Mountain Marissa - Jones Team Rider
Nov 15, 202201:23:53
Taking it to the Max

Taking it to the Max

After a long hiatus, we're back! Introducing a familiar voice back to the Dark Starts program - Maxwell J. Morrill. Max brings 3 decades of experience to the show, plus a huge rolodex of friends that he met along the way. 

In this mini-episode, we chat about where the podcast came from and where it's going. One thing's for sure, we are making the split board community a better and safer place for all. Ah, it's great to be back.

Peace!

Nov 11, 202215:13
Will Kovacic - Foot Powered - Guide, Athlete and Film producer
Mar 01, 202201:50:22
Zeal Optics - Mike Lewis - Marketing Director
Feb 22, 202244:03
Shawna Paoli - Health, life & lines - She just gets after it!
Feb 16, 202201:58:33
Phantom Snow Industries - John Keffler - Owner & lead engineer
Feb 08, 202201:39:00
Chris Christenson - Shaping his Lifestyle - Surf & Snowboard Shaper he has spend his life sanding sideways
Feb 01, 202201:28:48
Backcountry Access - Jack Beighle - Marketing Specialist
Jan 25, 202201:06:11
Isaac Laredo - Elevated education - AERIE Instructor and Guide
Jan 18, 202201:30:11
Blake Keogh - Decision fatigue is real - Ski guide & POW Ambassador
Jan 11, 202202:20:15
Sans Meal Bar - Corey Caffrey - Co-founder
Jan 04, 202244:25
Temple Cummins - Empty chairs - Four time Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom Champ
Dec 28, 202101:57:28
Thirty Two Boots - Jon Takao - Foot wear designer
Dec 21, 202101:22:33
Joel Loverin - Riding the slide - A Whistler local wild man
Dec 14, 202101:58:27
Big Sky Mountain Products - Jackson Keogh - Owner
Dec 07, 202151:47
Manuela Mandl - Just be you - Freeride World Tour Athlete
Nov 30, 202102:10:09
Wolverine Snow Products - Joey Vosburgh - Owner & designer
Nov 23, 202150:60
Todd Heath - Get One - Owner of Bomb Snow Magazine!
Nov 09, 202101:40:37
Somewear Labs - Jonathan Besquin - Marketing Manager
Nov 02, 202149:12
Hampus Cederholm - Cutting Edge - Owner & co-founder of Furberg snowboards.
Oct 26, 202101:51:05
Spark R & D - Will Ritter - Owner Lead Engineer
Oct 20, 202152:36
Ryan Hudson - Streets 2 Peaks - A splitboarders story that will inspire you!

Ryan Hudson - Streets 2 Peaks - A splitboarders story that will inspire you!

Episode 72

 Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents pro snowboarder, Ryan Hudson.

For full show notes visit  https://www.darkstarts.ca/ryan-hudson


Show links:

https://www.instagram.com/rhudsonsb/

https://www.instagram.com/patagonia_snow/

https://www.instagram.com/jonessnowboards/

https://www.instagram.com/kodiakcakes/

https://www.instagram.com/sierranevada/

https://www.instagram.com/tetongravity/

https://www.instagram.com/powderbirdheliski/

https://www.instagram.com/snowbird/

https://www.instagram.com/jeremyjones/

Special thanks to:

Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors:

www.darkstarts.ca/partners

Groundswell Marketing

www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo

www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/

Follow us:

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Oct 12, 202102:08:07
Alenka Mali - Keeping Her Heritage - Splitboarder & photographer

Alenka Mali - Keeping Her Heritage - Splitboarder & photographer

Episode 71 Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding Podcast Presents Freeride snowboarder, splitboarder & photographer Alenka Mali.

For full show notes visit https://www.darkstarts.ca/alenka-mali 

Show links: 

https://www.instagram.com/alenkaamali/ 

https://www.instagram.com/spline_snowboards/ 

https://www.instagram.com/pocsports/ 

https://www.instagram.com/ortovox/ 

https://www.instagram.com/beaverwax/ 

https://www.instagram.com/suntribesunscreen/ 

https://www.instagram.com/resolvecbd/ 

https://www.instagram.com/stokedoats/ 

Special thanks to: 

Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors: www.darkstarts.ca/partners 

Groundswell Marketing www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/ 

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/ 

Follow us: www.darkstarts.ca 

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Sep 28, 202101:29:35
Simone Le Grand - It’s a lifestyle - Swiss splitboarder and big aspect rider

Simone Le Grand - It’s a lifestyle - Swiss splitboarder and big aspect rider

Episode 70 Swiss splitboarder and big aspect rider, Simone Le Grand. 

For full show notes visit https://www.darkstarts.ca/simone-legrand 

Show links: 

https://www.instagram.com/le_grand/ 

https://www.instagram.com/le_grand_design/ 

https://www.instagram.com/haglofs/ 

https://www.instagram.com/jonessnowboards/ 

https://www.instagram.com/karakorambc/ 

https://www.instagram.com/shadesofloveproject/ 

https://www.instagram.com/protectourwintersswitzerland/ 

Special thanks to: 

Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors: www.darkstarts.ca/partners 

Groundswell Marketing www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/ 

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/ 

Follow us: www.darkstarts.ca 

@ Darkstarts.podcast https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.podcast/ 

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Sep 14, 202101:57:38
Max Holzman - From the ground up - founder of MTN Local Snowboards
Aug 31, 202102:08:12
 Zak Mills - Captain Crunch - Splitboard athlete & lover of everything that nature offers!
Aug 17, 202102:41:11
Taylor Godber - Do Your Homework - Lifelong pursuit of standing sideways and eating clean

Taylor Godber - Do Your Homework - Lifelong pursuit of standing sideways and eating clean

Episode 67 Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Taylor Godber from Whistler BC. 

Full show notes at www.darkstarts.ca/taylor-godber 

Show links: https://www.createtravelinspire.com/

 https://thedrawout.com/ 

https://www.jonessnowboards.com/ 

www.thenorthface.com/ 

https://rpmtraining.com/ 

https://snowboardcanada.com/whatcha-doing-taylor-godber/ 

Special thanks to:

Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors: www.darkstarts.ca/partners 

Groundswell Marketing www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/ 

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/ 

Follow us: www.darkstarts.ca 

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Aug 03, 202102:01:10
Jordan Keeth - Shredding the bar - Splitboarder and all around shredder
Jul 20, 202102:09:00
Nick LaToof - Dirt Bagging it - Splitboarder, filmmaker, author
Jul 06, 202101:38:23
 Scott Seward - Behind the scenes - Burton’s one & only board engineer
Jun 22, 202102:21:17
Megs Pischke "Porcheron" - Pura Vida - Wellness & Community Director for Boarding for Breast Cancer
Jun 15, 202101:01:56
Judson Wright - It's not if! It's when! - Founder and owner of Kootenay Backcountry Guides.
Jun 08, 202102:27:40
Mark Fawcett - Look ahead - Two time Olympian, guide & currently Canada Snowboard Coach
Jun 01, 202102:14:58
Krister Kopala - Shredding in Hard Boot - Furberg Ride from Tromsø in Northern Norway
May 25, 202101:46:44
 Nick Russell - The Mountain Man - Backcountry shredder out of Truckee California

Nick Russell - The Mountain Man - Backcountry shredder out of Truckee California

Episode 59

Dark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents Nick Russell backcountry backcountry shredder and lover of the mountains out of Truckee California.

For full show notes visit https://www.darkstarts.ca/nick-russell

Show links:

https://www.instagram.com/nick_russelll/?hl=en

https://www.instagram.com/jonessnowboards/

https://www.instagram.com/karakorambc/

https://www.instagram.com/smartwool/

https://www.instagram.com/patagonia/

https://www.instagram.com/onxbackcountry/

https://www.instagram.com/redbullsnow/

https://www.instagram.com/arcadebelts/

https://www.instagram.com/tok_air_service/

Special thanks to:

Visit our website for great deals from our sponsors:

www.darkstarts.ca/partners

Groundswell Marketing

www.instagram.com/groundswell_fm/

Valerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo

www.instagram.com/valerieblack.art/

Follow us:

www.darkstarts.ca

@ Darkstarts.podcast

https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.podcast/

@ Darkstarts.media

https://www.instagram.com/darkstarts.media/

May 18, 202102:06:02
Antti Autti - Turns for the soul - Professional Snowboarder & creator of Artic Lines Video series
May 11, 202101:53:07
Jake Sullivan - Free your hands - Owner of Hand Out Gloves
May 04, 202101:53:37
Briony May Johnson - Mother Nature Always Wins - Out of Australia, Pro YES Rider & Guides in Japan
Apr 27, 202102:21:52
Adam Zok - Powder Hound - ACMG Splitboard guide out of Revelstoke BC
Apr 20, 202102:04:08
Mikey Franco - Discover your shape - Owner of Franco Snowshapes - Snowboard Coach & Guide
Apr 13, 202102:30:10
 Rafael Pease - Respect the mountains - Pro Snowboard, documentary filmmaker.
Apr 06, 202102:15:05
Kate Ediger - The flow state - Founder of Pit and Peak Avalanche Training, Tail Guide & Burton Ambassador
Mar 30, 202102:13:42
Ty Mills - Wherever it's snowing! - All Aspects Alpine Guides & Avalanche Training out of Gold BC
Mar 23, 202102:02:00