The Powell Movement

Mike Powell
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The Powell Movement is the podcast that pushes the envelope and is designed to be the go-to show for sports enthusiasts who want to know what it takes to achieve success.

  1. Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2

    6D AGO

    Sage Cattabriga-Alosa, Pro Skier, Part 2

    Sage Cattabriga-Alosa is a legend in the world of snow. This former dish dog at the Alta Peruvian, doubled Chad's Gap and kick-started his 20+ year pro ski career.  We've done that podcast. This week, Sage and I catch up after 8 years and talk personal projects, career reflection, and how he's skiing better than ever in the big mountains. Sage is full of his signature stoke and Angel Collinson asks the inappropriate questions. Sage Cattabriga-Alosa Show Notes: 4:00: Hobby Man, injuries, changing ski media, personal projects, and mountaineering 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 23:00: Type 2 fun, being recognized, TGR athletes, people love Sage, Candide, Craig Murray, Alaska and gaps 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Instant gratification, overnight success, money, his "Take a Lap" series, Natural Selection, and being older during contract season  58:00: Inappropriate Questions with Angel Collinson

    1h 12m
  2. Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2

    JAN 5

    Angel Collinson, Pro Skier-Part 2

    Angel Collinson kicks off season 10 of the podcast and it's a good one. When Angel was last on the show, she was coming off a "Line of the Year" season and was on the top of the ski world. What I, and a lot of people didn't realize, was that Angel wasn't as passionate about skiing as the world thought she was. Eventually burnout got the best of her and Angel shocked the ski world when she retired in her prime and sailed off into the sunset. We talk about it all and her brother, another incredible athlete and human, John Collinson, asks the Inappropriate Questions.  Angel Collinson Show Notes: 4:00: Impressions, where we left off last, blown knee, skiing was her track to everything, burnout, college, big mountain comps, fear, 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Pressure, loss, energy healing, grief, AK with Seth, Sage, and Dana, production of skiing, having an epiphany about skiing, and money 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.   Outdoor Research: The best outerwear on the planet is designed and developed in the brutal elements of the Pacific Northwest 43:00: The business of being pro, retiring, buying a sailboat, living in the water, pirates, and an epiphany at Burning Man 68:00: Inappropriate Questions with John Collinson

    1h 20m
  3. Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli

    12/29/2025

    Sid Pattison, Everest Guide, Owner of North Cascade Heli

    Sid Pattison is a heli ski guide,  an Everest veteran, and an all around badass,  but what makes Sid different is who he is. Sid has the rare combination of a magnetic personality that lights up any situation, along with the ability to connect with every person he comes across, from the janitor to the CEO. These unique human skills, combined with his beast-like ability in the field, has created a fast lane in life that's allowed Sid to leapfrog past more accomplished peers. He's skipped some traditional steps on his way to things like guiding Everest, to his upcoming buy into North Cascade Heli Ski, but he doesn't cut corners.  While nothing that Sid does is traditional, it's always memorable and it eventually works out. This is a fun one Sid Pattison Show Notes: 4:00: Sid does things different, wishing he was Jewish, and growing up with privilege 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Living through the San Juan Era, having to leave Seattle, guiding,  ski guiding,  and getting an early opportunity in the Himalayas, 41:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 44:00: Sherpa, Everest trips, the difference between both sides, heli skiing, getting people up mountains, more Everest and buying North Cascade Heli Skiing 70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Paul Butler

    1h 25m
  4. TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole

    12/22/2025

    TPM Episode 464: Seattle to Jackson Hole

    Seattle and Jackson Hole are the focus of this different Christmas episode.  In Seattle, I checked out "The Common Line" snowboard event (which was incredible!!) and I talked to a few legends who stand sideways. After that, I caught up with skier and recent avalanche survivor, Adam U, before he played a punk rock show with his band Krontonamo. A couple days later, I traveled to Jackson Hole with the Outside Life crew to emcee an event and while I was there, I caught up with some more forward-facing legends.  It's a different episode that I think you'll like. Seattle to Jackson Hole Show Notes: 4:00: "The Common Line" Jesse Burtner, Pat Bridges, Colin Wiseman, Krush 19:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Adam U, Jackson Hole, Austin Lux 39:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Austin Lux, Tommy Moe, Jason Strong, Tim Durtschi, Sick Rick Armstrong, Scott Davidson, and Wade Mckoy

    1h 10m
  5. Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist

    12/15/2025

    Andrew Pollard, Pro Skier, DJ, Artist

    Andrew Pollard is one of those kids that grew up at Alta and had the mountain as his babysitter/playground.  And while it took Andrew a little longer to become a name in the ski industry--compared to his pro skier friends and classmates, Andrew eventually made it to the top.  But what's different and cool about Andrew's story is that he's not just a skier; he's also, an artist, a DJ, freeride coach, and in the podcast, he has no filter.  All of this makes for a fun episode and Andrew's little sister Jackie asks the Inappropriate Questions. Andrew Pollard Show Notes: 4:00: 100 Hours from Home, Mongolia, no Skimo for Apo, reeling it in, family story, Alta crew, and exit strategy advice from Greg Harms   21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: His thoughts on FIS putting Freeride in the Olympics, TGR, Sage, the influence of Seth Morrison, and hating self-promotion     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Thermic Heated Socks:  If you have cold feet, there's nothing better than thermic Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Broke Americans on the FWT, money, and skiing with strategy   50:00: Inappropriate Questions with Jackie Pollard

    1h 1m
  6. TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend

    12/08/2025

    TPM Episode 462: George Couperthwait, Ski Industry Legend

    George Couperthwait is one of those guys that everyone in skiing knows, likes, and respects. He's a visionary, who's ski industry life started in a van: going shop to shop, demo to demo, race to race...and he worked his way all the way up to the top of skiing  With over 30 years working with brands like Rossignol and Stockli, George has taken his passion for sport and his love of product and weaved that into a world of building relationships and brands.  It's an interesting peek behind the curtain with the brains behind the XXX and so much more. George Couperthwait Show Notes: 4:00: Subprime products, growing up in NY, ski racing, coaching, relationship building, Nordica, tech rep life, and the 4S Kevlar 21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: Alberto Tomba, Rossignol, working by Facsimile with France, Viper X, the C.U.T. series, a changing the industry with Freeride, Petersen and Pehota,      40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks 43:00: Tanner Hall, asking a lot out of athletes, travel, the end of Rossignol, Stockli,    62:00: Inappropriate Questions

    1h 10m
  7. Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide

    12/01/2025

    Chris Davenport, Legendary Skier, Mountaineer, Guide

    Chris Davenport hasn't been on the podcast in a few years and since then, a lot in his world has changed and lot has stayed the same. Dav still goes on more incredible adventures than almost anyone in the ski industry but these days he's not looking for firsts or anything like that, he's more focused on chasing powder while leading groups that froth over time with Dav in the mountains. He really has built something special with his career, but it hasn't all been easy. On the podcast we talk about the business of Dav, the Peak Ski fiasco, moving forward with a brand he's stoked on, DPS Skis, and a whole lot more. Mutual friend, lawyer, and hardcore skier, Malone Camp asks the Inappropriate Questions. Chris Davenport Show Notes: 4:00: Antarctica, Jim Morrison/Everest, being goal orientated, not driven by ego, his accomplishments, evolution of skiing, and Japan    21:00: Ski Idaho: With 19 mountains, a ton of snow and no lift lines, why wouldn't you Visit Idaho Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 24:00: His travels, the climate change he's seen with his own eyes, Superstars Ski Camp, Aspen, and money     40:30: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Rhalves, McConkey, Coombs, Kastle,  The Peak failure, and DPS 64:00: Inappropriate Questions with Malone Camp

    1h 13m
  8. Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend

    11/24/2025

    Tom Kelly, US Ski and Snowboard Legend

    Tom Kelly is a US Ski and Snowboard Hall of Famer and one of the most legendary behind the scenes players in the history of sport.  In Tom's 30+ years with the US Ski and Snowboard Team, he's been responsible for integrating sports like moguls, ski jumping, snowboarding, halfpipe skiing and slopestyle in the US mix. Then, at the events, he's been the guy coordinating media for athletes like Lindsay Vonn, Mikaela Shiffrin, Picabo Street, and Bode Miller.  On the podcast we talk about some of Tom's 11 Olympics, the athletes, the situations, the controversies, and more. US Skiing legend Luke Bodensteiner asks the Inappropriate Questions Tom Kelly Show Notes: 4:00: 2026 Olympics, 2002 Utah bid controversy, FIS, infrastructure, hotel Olympics, keeping issues private, 21:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 25:00: Julia Mancuso, Bode Miller, Picabo Street, coming up in Wisconsin, Telemark Alpine Ski Area, American Birkebeiner, travel biz, US Ski Team, and US Snowboarding integration,     41:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 43:00: Snowboarders in the HOF, developing the Center of Excellence, his first Olympics, Trace Worthington, access, getting money to athletes Alan Kildow, and the traits of the elite   68:00: Inappropriate Questions with Luke Bodensteiner

    1h 17m
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The Powell Movement is the podcast that pushes the envelope and is designed to be the go-to show for sports enthusiasts who want to know what it takes to achieve success.

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  • Creator
    Mike Powell
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2026
  • Episodes
    467
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Mike Powell 2021
  • Show Website
    The Powell Movement

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