Shapers of the Snow

Shapers of the Snow
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Shapers of the Snow takes you inside the workshop with the people building skis and snowboards. Each episode features conversations with builders and shapers about their journey, design philosophy, build process, and the craft behind every ski and snowboard. Whether you're a rider, a maker, or just curious, you'll get an inside look at what it takes to bring an idea from concept to the mountain.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 14: JD of Red Barrel Skis

    This week on Shapers of the Snow, we sit down with JD of Red Barrel Skis. JD shares his journey from ski shop worker to independent ski builder, discussing his approach to ski design, experimenting with materials, and developing his own software to design and manufacture skis.

  2. Oct 9

    Episode 13: Chad of Coda Custom Boards & Skis

    This week on Shapers of the Snow, we sit down with Chad of Coda Custom Boards & Skis to talk monoskis, custom graphics, and building snowboards and skis. Chad shares how he got started making monoskis, the evolution of his building process, and his work helping other independent builders bring their designs to life.

  3. Oct 1

    Episode 12: John of Old Bull Factory

    This week we sit down with John from Old Bull Factory to talk about how the search for the ski he wanted for the backcountry led him to making his own. We talk about his early experiments with ski building, finding the right combination of shape and flex, and developing his surfy powder skis, as well as some of the more unusual designs he’s experimented with along the way.

  4. Sep 17

    Episode 11: Darrick of Sounder Snowcraft

    This time we’re talking with Darrick of Sounder Snowcraft about his path from fine woodworking into building snowboards, developing his own shapes, experimenting with different materials, and turning a longtime side project into a snowboard business.

  5. Sep 10

    Episode 10: Vin of WhiteRoom Skis

    In this episode, we sit down with Vin from WhiteRoom Skis to hear how he got into building skis, how WhiteRoom Skis came together, and what his methods are for creating handmade skis. Vin takes us through his approach to ski construction, from wood cores, veneers, and CNC work to pressing. He also shares the story behind some of his most unique builds, and why, after years of building skis, he ultimately decided to step away from making skis for customers.

  6. Sep 3

    Episode 9: Nate of Fantastick Shapes Snowboards

    This week we talk with Nate of Fantastick Shapes about his journey into the world of snowboard building, from custom shapes, wood cores to CNC and the endless pursuit of making a better board.

  7. Aug 25

    Episode 8: Max of MTN Local Snowboards

    This week we sit down with Max from MTN Local Snowboards to talk about his journey from snowboarding in the 1980s to building one of a kind, handcrafted snowboards in his Vermont garage. We get into his unique construction methods, building his own press, custom shapes, and what he’s learned from a decade of building.

  8. Aug 14

    Episode 7: Alex of Crash Snowboards

    This week we sit down with Alex from Crash Snowboards to talk about getting into snowboard building, learning through trial and error, building boards for the rail scene, and his approach to keeping the grassroots side of snowboarding alive.

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Shapers of the Snow takes you inside the workshop with the people building skis and snowboards. Each episode features conversations with builders and shapers about their journey, design philosophy, build process, and the craft behind every ski and snowboard. Whether you're a rider, a maker, or just curious, you'll get an inside look at what it takes to bring an idea from concept to the mountain.

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  • Creator
    Shapers of the Snow
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Shapers of the Snow
  • Show Website
    Shapers of the Snow

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