Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcrafting boards in the Scottish Highlands to today’s Olympic medalists and world champions, we’re uncovering the incredible stories behind an island nation that, despite its lack of towering peaks, has made a monumental impact on the snowboarding world.
Join us as we chat with the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday riders who have shaped this unique scene, exploring what makes snowboarding not just a sport, but a way of life. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or new to the slopes, our mission is to celebrate the passion that fuels our community and inspire the next generation to hit the mountains. So strap in, and let’s carve our way through the history and culture of UK snowboarding together!
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Welcome to “Thank U Snowboarding,” the podcast that dives deep into the rich history and vibrant culture of UK snowboarding. From the early pioneers handcrafting boards in the Scottish Highlands to today’s Olympic medalists and world champions, we’re uncovering the incredible stories behind an island nation that, despite its lack of towering peaks, has made a monumental impact on the snowboarding world.
Join us as we chat with the trailblazers, innovators, and everyday riders who have shaped this unique scene, exploring what makes snowboarding not just a sport, but a way of life. Whether you’re a seasoned shredder or new to the slopes, our mission is to celebrate the passion that fuels our community and inspire the next generation to hit the mountains. So strap in, and let’s carve our way through the history and culture of UK snowboarding together!
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
I normally start this section off with, you may not have heard of such and such, but not this time. I"m pretty certain you will have heard of Jenny Jones, and for good reason.
Winning bronze at the Sochi Olympics is just part of her story, sadly, she wasn't the inspiration for the movie chalet girl and indeed, has never watched it, but she did start her career older than Mia Brookes is now, and went from seasonaire in Tignes to returning to win X Games gold there many years later (via two wins in the US)
Jenny's presence in the sport is cemented by not only picking up medals, but by the legacy of people that saw her on TV and decided to learn to snowboard that day, and the fact that snowboarding in the UK 'grew up' that day. Thats quite something...
This is a real dive into Jennys story, and a real pleasure, after being friends for years, to actually sit down and get to know her, I hope you enjoy this one. x
If you want any info about the Brits, you can find it here: https://britssnow.com/
As always, we are kindly looked after by The Snowboard Asyum https://www.snowboard-asylum.com/
Lizzie and Dan from Burton https://www.burton.com/gb/en/home?regionSelector=true
Tom from Transform Gloves https://transformgloves.com/en-gb
Chris from Canoe Inc for Oakley Goggles https://www.oakley.com/en-gb
And a shout out to Tom from Volcom https://highdaysltd.com/
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