Low Pressure Podcast: The Podcast For Skiers

Chris Benchetler returns to the LPP to talk about fatherhood, his continuing Grateful Dead collaborations, art, skiing, business and how he finds a way to keep it all balanced.

Coline Ballet-Baz is about to release her new project, SKIVAS. It's one of, if not the best all female ski film to date. The movie highlights big mountain lines, fun pow skiing, a gnarly urban segment and everything in between. SKIVAS highlights a cast of athletes that will become much more well known because of it. Her idea for theme of the film is to get back to the roots of skiing. Being with with friends and creating a fun atmosphere together really is the best part of why we all do it. She's joined on this episode by manager/ producer Raf Regazonni and producer Julien Eustache

Magnus Graner joins the LPP and tells us that the members of The Bunch met in Space School and how they came to develop their identity.  He explains that they are changing the formula for making ski movies as well as their approach to skiing and business with a focus on environmental sustainability. Magnus is also announcing his new sponsor, Wells Lamont Gloves. 

Hunter Hess is here to talk about the MAGMA film project,  being an ambassador for the sport and building a legacy, his inspiration and learning to ski with a hula hoop. Enjoy!

Ilanna Barkusky is an award winning photographer who is taking her talents developed while shooting skiing and her entrepreneurial spirit and is blazing an exciting new path.

After 10 years of comp skiing and then missing a season from breaking his heels , Torin Yater Wallace decided to deviate from his familiar path and connect with Jossi Wells to produce their film DEVIATE.  Get to know Torin and his journey.

Henrik is here to tell us about his singular focus; skiing. We discuss the awareness of his influence on the sport and thus his hesitation to push progression too quickly. He also talks about Harlaut Apparel, his clothing line that is bringing him closer to his family as they develop the business together.

Mike Rogge returns to the LPP to introduce the resurrection of Mountain Gazette Magazine! He shares its storied past, the  journey of its return and the outlook for its bright future.

Lucy Sackbauer isn't just an amazing skier but she's a front line nurse saving lives in the time of Covid -19.  She tells us how she balances the two and how we can keep ourselves safe.

Tanner returns to the LPP to talk about his new ski documentary, "Tanner Hall Forever", about his life leading up to competing on the Freeride World Tour. #Listentoskiing  

The Blondes are Janelle Yip, Tonje Kvivik and Emily Childs. They are a fun loving, mountain slaying crew of bad-ass ladies taking the ski world by storm. 

Drew Petersen is not only an amazing skier but he's very proficient in writing ski Memes! When he's not skiing big lines Drew is thinking up ways to make people smile. During our chat we talk about humour and the need for, "people to laugh at ski town culture." But life is all about balance and Drew opens up about the steps he takes in his journey to maintain his mental health.

Grete Eliassen, easily one of the best freestyle skiers of the 2000's is returning to the sport she loves.   Grete stepped away from skiing in 2013 to finish school, start her career and to have a family.  Her love for skiing never waned and she's making a comeback!

Just before the beginning of last season my truck broke down. I called my good friend, Leah Loynachan, to see if she could pick me up and drive me home. Leah also happens to be, "The Voice" that greets you to every episode of the LPP. On the way back to my place we started talking about how the newly constructed, Blackcomb Gondola, which was replacing the Wizard and Solar Coaster chairs. We were wondering how it was going to affect how we approached the mountain on a powder day. How would it change our powder day routines?

Katie Burrell, the comedic force behind last year’s hilarious and refreshing not-ski movie “Dream Job”, joins to tell us about her  next project, work out our personal beef and comment on the current call-out culture in skiing's social media.

Arianna Tricomi is now a 3x Freeride World Tour Champion! This is also her first podcast! She invited us into her home to talk about which direction her skiing will take and whether she's done with the Tour for now. We also discuss plans for her physiotherapy degree, this year's King and Queens of Corbet's, skiing with an injured ankle, Corona and much more!

Craig Murray is always a threat to win on the Freeride World Tour.   Already in his 3rd season, the 21 year old has several podiums including 2 top spots. To some, it may seem surprising that he’s had so much success so early into his career unless you know how he grew up. 

If you’ve been wondering where Johnny Collinson has been lately, he’s spent the better part of the last couple years healing and rehabbing from two different ACL surgeries as well as a bone graft on his knee. We met up with him for a killer week of skiing powder in the French Alps where he is a featured guest coach on a Uthrive freeride ski camp.

Jess Hotter, the up and coming Kiwi on the Freeride World Tour, spent the last few years paying her dues on the Qualifier circuit. In just her second event in the big show she cashed in, taking top spot on the podium at Kicking Horse Mountain Resort.