Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Game Podcast

The calendar shows October which means the countdown to ski season is in full swing! With mid-November opening days expected and an Indy Pass already purchased, I will share my approach to getting to partner mountains for what is expected to be the most challenging season ever. Time to up the stoke! Make sure to catch the fall foliage, learn about a new ski area perfectly positioned for the pandem...

It's mid-September and the change in the seasons from summer to fall just means winter is that much closer! This episode’s theme – an Outdoor State of Mind – will feature the airing of grievances, creative ways to embrace the outdoors into the cold months, a resurrected ski area in Maine, and a feature segment about the greatest challenge of our lifetime, protecting our winters. Season pass sales,...

To kick-off Season 2 of the Powder Hounds Podcast as well as start the countdown to Opening Day, I take a big bite out of the pie that is Vail Resorts recently released 2020-2021 operating plan. There are also plenty of other topics to cover, from drones being the future personal ski lift, to the potential encouragement of tailgating in ski area parking lots, to blasting live tracks while running...

This third “solo summer” episode features the latest ski news, mountain operation plans for the upcoming 2020-2021 winter season and three ski & ride “challenges.” No doubt skiing and riding will be memorable this season, so join me in sprinkling-in some purposeful green circle, blue square and black diamond fun challenges! Also catch some senseless banter and references to Super Scrabble, Phish,...

This second “solo” episode features a “baker’s dozen” worth of ideas for your next adventure in and around the mountains this summer! Striving to stay healthy and sane by spending time outside, host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw talks bikes, hikes, rafts, links and more. With plenty of tips and potential trips, outdoor fun puns, Phish and Game of Thrones references, a vine’s worth of outdoor ideas are ripe...

This “solo” episode features an analysis and commentary about current season pass options for the 2020-2021 ski and ride season. Host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw, stressed out by two early bird discount deadlines this week, reviews eight ski passes or packages, including regional offerings, early bird promotions and the now and all important refund policies. This jam-packed, information-overloaded episod...

This “Throwback Haystack” Mountain, Vermont episode features a 15-year-old ski trip tale involving a broken birch tree, rooftop snow angels and a Mercury Topaz that just couldn’t make it up a snow-covered mountain road. Host Jeff "Squawman" - better known as "Shawman" - Shaw interviews skiers "Franchise" and "KP" and witty snowboarder "Beamer," in a nickname-filled episode that barrels down memory...

The Sunday River Maine episode features a "sleigh ride" to the Foggy Goggle, the "G-Wizard" of Oz, and high praise for the trail and double diamond, White Heat. Host Jeff "Squawman" interviews skier, G, and former snowboarder and now new-to-skiing, Brian. No matter what conditions you encounter on the mountain, surround yourself with good people, good things happen and good times are had. You may...

The fabled Aspen Colorado episode features a one-hour back bowl hike, a 50+ mph ski-ride-chase scene, and a surprisingly delicious kale salad with peanut vinaigrette. Host Jeff "Squawman" interviews long time skier, Mike and boarder, Tim, respectively, both rocking a whopping 25+ years on the slopes. The "A" in Aspen foreshadows its rating as well as its reputation for terrain, resort amenities, d...

The Squaw Valley episode was recorded from East Coast-West Coast studios featuring two North Lake locals. The theme "magical" pops up all over the place on this Olympian episode. Host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw is joined by Laura and Nolan, who have a combined 20+ years shredding the POW at Squaw Valley and Alpine Meadows. Everything is on the table in this episode; secret snow stashes, best brews, tast...

A short continuation of the Powder Hounds Podcast, Season 1, Episode 2 - Stowe (Stone Hut Special!), Vermont (March 6, 2020). The podcast Research Lab clarifies an important point about the early history of the Stowe Ski Area. Who is right, Greg (Toll Road), Kristen (Bruce Trail), Jeff (Nose Dive), no one, or everyone? Tune-in to find out!

The second episode of the Powder Hounds Podcast recorded on March 6, 2020, on location at the legendary Stone Hut, on top of Mount Mansfield at Stowe, Vermont. Guests include long-time skiers and local Stowe residents Greg, Kristen, Kyle and Leah. The episode was recorded by headlamp (the Stone Hut has no electricity or running water) around the big table (and bunk bed), with a $17.00 hot beverage...

The pilot episode of the Powder Hounds Podcast, was recorded on location in Big Sky, Montana. Along with host Jeff "Squawman" Shaw, guests include long-time skiers Pete "check the Thule", Christen "Lodge Pole Pine" and "Wild Bill," who despite receiving little notice they would be featured on a podcast, clipped into their bindings, faced the steep and deep unknown and provided an entertaining back...