TPM Episode 29: Blake Paul, Pro Snowboarder

Blake Paul came to High Cascade Snowboard Camp with his “Lick the Cat” crew this summer and Blake was the first casualty.  A dislocated collarbone forced Blake off the hill and onto the podcast.  We talk about the injury, growing up in Jackson Hole, Aaron Robinson, and getting to be a sponsored snowboarder.  Blake Paul Show Notes 2:00:  What happened to Blake’s shoulder? 3:23:  How long has Blake been coming to Windells and HCSC? 4:27:  Who did he look up to when he was a camper? 6:15:  Scaring children at camp 8:00:  Moving from the sticks of Vermont to Jackson Hole 9:17:  How was Jackson when he arrived there in terms of being able to live compared to today? 12:05:  How his riding evolved in Jackson 12:57:  Who are Blake’s sponsors? The North Face, Dragon, GNU, Vans, Drink Water, Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Bluebird Wax 13:26:  Evo (listen for special offer) and Patrol USA Use TPM10 at checkout on the site and get 10% off  14:24:  Gelande Quaffing 15:45:  How did “The Backcountry Prince” get his nickname? 17:03:  Becoming friends with Aaron Robinson and what happens when Aaron dies in Chile. 23:00:  Diecutstickers.com (Listen for 10% off your first order with DCS 15) and RESQWATER 24:13:  Who introduced Blake to snowboarding and how did he come up in snowboarding? 25:22:  Who was the first person to notice Blake?  Mark Carter and Bryan Iguchi 29:31:  When did he get his first cover? 30:30:  Was there any thought of college? 33:30:  Filing things that aren’t just backcountry 35:30:  His art, writing and products  37:28:  Giving up his freedom and what he has seen on the road 39:59:  What’s next for Blake?