TPM Episode 160: Jake Blauvelt, Pro Snowboarder

Jake Blauvelt is a pro snowboarder who has lived a double life.  He started his career focused on competitions and found himself on a lot of podiums.  Most athletes, with that kind of success would hone their craft and continue to dominate, not Jake.  At around 20, his career shifted fully to the backcountry and he carved out a niche as the young dude who was focused on natural features.  On the podcast we talk about Jake’s life and times and it ends with some great inappropriate questions from legend, Peter Line.

Jake Blauvelt Show Notes:

4:00:  Kids and watching snowboarding

7:00:  Growing up in VT, family and maple syrup

10:00:  XC Skiing, soccer and skateboarding

13:00:  Breaking his leg skiing, learning how to fall, snowboarding and the scene

16:00:  Competitions and Forum

22:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code powell30

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24:45:  More Forum, Cole Barash, and moving out west at 16

28:00:  Mammoth parks and then focusing on pow and filming

31:00:  Is it a risk to quit contests, Devun Walsh, and partying

33:00:  Growing as a rider sponsor wise and a new agent

39:00:  Meeting Henrik, hip hop and back to weed

41 :15  Spy Optic:  Get 20% off on their site Spyoptic.com using the code TPM20

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42:00:  His sponsor list, energy drinks, and pressure from filming

45:00:  Naturally, injuries, and learning about his body

48:00:  Disappointed with other movies, body maintenance

57:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Peter Line