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This week we’ve got long-time Blister reviewer, Paul Forward, back on the podcast. Paul lives in Girdwood, Alaska, where he’s a lead guide for Chugach Powder Guides; he’s a doctor who works in the city of Kotzebue near the Arctic Circle; he’s a father and a husband; and he’s a hunter, who hunts with a traditional bow (Paul and I have talked about his reasons why over on our CRAFTED podcast, and that’s a conversation worth listening to).
But today, we discuss Paul’s first day of the ski season; our recent, respective injuries; Paul’s favorite ski movies; why we need to broaden the tent of who — and what — counts as, “the outdoor community,” and we discuss some ideas and practices that we think make sense to adopt in the ski, snowboard, and bike worlds.
TOPICS & TIMES:
Paul’s 1st Day of the Ski Season (3:16)
Injury Updates (6:44)
Paul’s Favorite Ski Movies (9:51)
The Divide in the Outdoor Industry (17:20)
How to Create Broader Consensus & Cooperation (35:29)
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Paul Forward is one cool guy. I’ve always enjoyed his reviews mostly ‘cause his equipment choices and ski style mirror my own, pretty much. Thanks so much for having him on board and getting his take on the outdoors.
Regards,
Jim Leander
Loved the discussion about advocacy in the outdoors. It does seem like there’s a gap where membership and participation to these organizations is more common in certain age groups and about certain topics. Imagine if snowsports and the outdoors had the same support as the NRA… As a mid 30s guy, I don’t know many folks my age or younger that are members of these kinds of advocacy groups, nor many skiers who are members to anything winter related beyond maybe avalanche center membership.
Thanks for shining a light on this and hopefully generating some meaningful conversations about these topics Paul! I know I’m going to do some research and look for some organizations I can support who will advocate for policies and interests I align with.
Cheers!
Love this podcast and had a great time skiing and talking with Paul at last year’s Blister Summit. I have preached similarly over the years back in Colorado (last 8 and grew up here), during which I lived around the world in major markets for a decade, and I ultimately realized that was not a possibility at this time.
I do not think it is fair to compare the two industries — Sportsman and Outdoor Recreation — because the cultures and economic drivers are completely different.
Fundamentally, this comes down to the culture, defined by experience, between the two industries. For Sportsman, if there are no animals to fish or hunt, there is no ability to participate in the activity. This is supported by the numbers published in the Colorado Department of Wildlife where they record users and their experience: the majority of hunters do not see an animal on their hunt. It is very easy to understand the need for sustainable hunting practices.
Outdoor Recreation has a completely different user experience. For the majority of users, who go on one ski vacation a year, no matter what the ski conditions are, can still consume as many runs as their legs can handle. There is no need to panic to the vast majority of users.
Beyond this, there is a stark contrast to the cultures beyond politics. The dangerous nature of the Sportsman industry has a tradition of responsibility (i.e., How to handle firearms responsibly), and the most passionate users, like Paul, totally subsist on what they harvest through their endeavors. In contrast, Outdoor Recreation is almost entirely consumption-based: How many days did you ski? Where did you go? How can I get the best deals on skis? There is just no burning platform or culture to promote sustainability.
Had the good fortune of working w paul in libby MT in the 2000’s. What a goofy, smart, fun-loving dude. So glad to see his success.