Ross Powers had all the chips stacked against him…His life started in leg braces, and things weren't easy. What Ross did have, though, was a strong mom and snowboarding. He strapped in, learned to shred, started winning, and didn't stop until he was an Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most decorated riders of our time. On this week's podcast, we talk about his journey from Vermont to just about every podium in the world.

Ross Powers Show Notes:

3:00: The Hall of Fame, growing up with a different childhood and finding snowboarding

15:00: Progression, contests, and getting hooked up by Burton

20:30: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life

10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

20:15: Everything starts happening so fast, the IFS and FIS, and starting to dominate the contest scene

42:15: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports

Rollerblade: Find out all about the award-winning Skate to Ski program

44:00: Winning slope and pipe at X Games, the first Olympics, Terje, and not maximizing the experience

48:00: The US Open, and Salt Lake Olympics, and winning gold

52:00: Being the alternate in 06, and finding Snowboard Cross.