Chris Garcin is living a ski bum or anyone's dream life and it all began when his good friend broke a pair of sunglasses. This week's podcast is Chris's story of going from a passionate skier his whole life, to Boulder, to coaching, to almost giving up on the ski lifestyle and settling for "real world." And then, his rockstar of a good friend came over to his house with an idea, Pit Viper, that became a joke, a brand, a business, and today, a real business. The Pit Viper story is a fun one and former VP of Brand, Spencer Harkins, asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Chris Garcin Show Notes:

4:00: Reeling in, Colorado, Ski Club, Crested Butte, Vail, and Utah

21:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

22:00: Chuck Mumford, the real Pit Viper Origin Story, what did ownership look like on paper, early road antics, early diy product, running out of that product and Larry The Enticer

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: Other influencers, when did he get rich, post pandemic mistakes, giving away stuff, imitation and fake products, and normie glasses.

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Spencer Harkins

The 420 Episode is a collection of true stories from myself, friends, and athletes that I think you'll find entertaining. I've never done a proper 4/20 episode before, and I wanted to make sure I got one in before I end this podcast. So, this week you get a different episode. It's the 420 episode, the weed episode, the cannabis episode, the marijuana episode. If you have kids, maybe have them skip this podcast. But if you like to laugh, tune in. Some names have been changed to protect identity and image.

420 Show Notes:

4:00: Powell Canada story and Mike French story

23:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

25:00: Cam Hoffman Story, Bobby Landers story

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: DJ Mullet Story, Powell Louisville story with Wade Whitman

Benny and Luca Harrington were both born to be pro skiers. Their parents were featured in Warren Miller movies in the 90's, and these kids were born with skiing genes and the passion to be the best. And right now, the Harrington brothers are killing it. Benny's the built-like-a-tank older brother that's 2-time Olympic halfpipe skier and Luca is coming off back-to-back seasons of X Games Slopestyle Gold and recently took home his first piece of Olympic hardware with a Bronze. It's the "2 brothers, one podcast," episode and Uncle E asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Benny and Luca Harrington Show Notes:

4:00: Ben Harrington, Brothers, ripping parents, dual passports, competing at 6, making it from NZ, not being on the national team after being on the national team, knee injury,

23:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

25:00: Sponsors, Olympics, judging, what's next and Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E

39:00: Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products)

40:00: Luca Harrington, being delivered by another pro skier's mom, big bro's shadow, X Games, trick progression, contracts, his first Olympics, and Benny

57:00: Inappropriate Questions with Uncle E and Benny Harrington