Shapers of the Snow takes you inside the workshop with the people building skis and snowboards. Each episode features conversations with builders and shapers about their journey, design philosophy, build process, and the craft behind every ski and snowboard. Whether you're a rider, a maker, or just curious, you'll get an inside look at what it takes to bring an idea from concept to the mountain.

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sun, 23 Aug 2026 03:39:01 GMTMon, 22 Jun 2026 12:46:01 GMT60Shapers of the Snow<p>Shapers of the Snow takes you inside the workshop with the people building skis and snowboards. Each episode features conversations with builders and shapers about their journey, design philosophy, build process, and the craft behind every ski and snowboard. Whether you're a rider, a maker, or just curious, you'll get an inside look at what it takes to bring an idea from concept to the mountain.</p>episodicShapers of the Snowshapersofthesnowpodcast@gmail.comnoThis week we sit down with Alex from Crash Snowboards to talk about getting into snowboard building, learning through trial and error, building boards for the rail scene, and his approach to keeping the grassroots side of snowboarding alive.

]]>3b2be0e6-f5e5-4bbd-b129-9e2bda655f02Fri, 14 Aug 2026 13:36:50 GMT<p>This week we sit down with Alex from Crash Snowboards to talk about getting into snowboard building, learning through trial and error, building boards for the rail scene, and his approach to keeping the grassroots side of snowboarding alive.</p><p></p>no00:44:17Episode 7: Alex of Crash SnowboardsfullThis week on Shapers of the Snow we sit down with Tyler from Storm Surf Powder Products. He shares how a Midwest kid chasing powder made the move out west for bigger mountains, and the unique path that led him to building his own snowboards, split powsurfers, and the custom hardware that ties it all together.

]]>b7666494-85b0-4edd-8f9b-7f67a620e4dcThu, 06 Aug 2026 13:51:11 GMT<p>This week on Shapers of the Snow we sit down with Tyler from Storm Surf Powder Products. He shares how a Midwest kid chasing powder made the move out west for bigger mountains, and the unique path that led him to building his own snowboards, split powsurfers, and the custom hardware that ties it all together.</p>no00:38:49Episode 6: Tyler of Storm Surf Powder ProductsfullIn this episode of Shapers of the Snow, we sit down with Mike from Barbagiazz to talk about his journey into ski building in the Swiss Alps. We discuss how he got started, the materials and techniques he uses, his focus on locally sourced components, and what it's like building a small independent ski brand. It's a conversation about craftsmanship, ski design, and the passion behind handmade skis.

]]>c7e15c1e-c999-4b67-82c0-54ac6dfc6625Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:04:46 GMT<p>In this episode of <b>Shapers of the Snow</b>, we sit down with Mike from <b>Barbagiazz</b> to talk about his journey into ski building in the Swiss Alps. We discuss how he got started, the materials and techniques he uses, his focus on locally sourced components, and what it's like building a small independent ski brand. It's a conversation about craftsmanship, ski design, and the passion behind handmade skis.</p>no00:35:25Episode 5: Mike of BarbagiazzfullIn this episode, Chad from Sunrise Snow Surf shares his journey from snowboarding passion to crafting innovative pow surfers. Discover how he designs boards inspired by surf culture, the materials he uses, and the growing popularity of pow surfing in mountain communities.

]]>64da12ae-a7cd-48d5-854f-f6f28167964dThu, 23 Jul 2026 13:08:54 GMT<p>In this episode, Chad from Sunrise Snow Surf shares his journey from snowboarding passion to crafting innovative pow surfers. Discover how he designs boards inspired by surf culture, the materials he uses, and the growing popularity of pow surfing in mountain communities.</p>no00:41:27Episode 4: Chad of Sunrise Snow SurffullIn this episode, Zach from Type 2 Ski Co. shares his journey from passionate skier to ski builder, exploring how he designed skis for the 'Type 2' skier and the process of starting his own ski company. Discover insights on ski construction, marketing, and the entrepreneurial side of ski making.

]]>2762cc1f-ca5f-4b03-b96d-c4f15a758a5cFri, 17 Jul 2026 15:35:42 GMT<p>In this episode, Zach from Type 2 Ski Co. shares his journey from passionate skier to ski builder, exploring how he designed skis for the 'Type 2' skier and the process of starting his own ski company. Discover insights on ski construction, marketing, and the entrepreneurial side of ski making.</p>no01:01:43Episode 3: Zach of Type 2 Ski Co.fullWelcome to the very first interview on Shapers of the Snow. In this episode, we sit down with Mikey of Franco Snowshapes to hear how he got started building handcrafted snowboards, the philosophy behind his tailored approach to board design, and the craftsmanship that goes into every build. Whether you're a snowboard builder, a skier, or simply someone who appreciates the art of handmade equipment, we're glad you're here. Grab a coffee or a beer and join us for the conversation.

]]>297368eb-a3be-4510-bd02-d7a8f7d772d3Thu, 09 Jul 2026 19:07:55 GMT<p>Welcome to the very first interview on <i>Shapers of the Snow</i>. In this episode, we sit down with Mikey of Franco Snowshapes to hear how he got started building handcrafted snowboards, the philosophy behind his tailored approach to board design, and the craftsmanship that goes into every build. Whether you're a snowboard builder, a skier, or simply someone who appreciates the art of handmade equipment, we're glad you're here. Grab a coffee or a beer and join us for the conversation.</p>no00:40:57Episode 2: Mikey of Franco SnowshapesfullIn this short introductory episode of Shapers of the Snow, host Josh shares the story behind the podcast, his journey into building skis and snowboards, and what inspired him to create the show. Get to know the host and learn what to expect as future episodes feature independent ski and snowboard builders from around the world, sharing their craft, passion, and stories.

]]>7a8b688d-be66-4b74-8406-defd98fedf72Wed, 24 Jun 2026 18:15:06 GMT<p>In this short introductory episode of <i>Shapers of the Snow</i>, host Josh shares the story behind the podcast, his journey into building skis and snowboards, and what inspired him to create the show. Get to know the host and learn what to expect as future episodes feature independent ski and snowboard builders from around the world, sharing their craft, passion, and stories.</p>no00:05:41Episode 1: Meet the Host - The Story Behind - Shapers of the Snowfull