Shop Talk: Celebrating 10 Years of Powder Hound in Girdwood, AK with Eric Helmbrecht
GEAR:3011 Nov 2022

Shop Talk: Celebrating 10 Years of Powder Hound in Girdwood, AK with Eric Helmbrecht

Just in time for our Blister Recommended Shop, Powder Hound, to celebrate its 10-year business anniversary, Kara Williard chatted with the owner and founder, Eric Helmbrecht. They dove into a bunch of topics as a reflection of the 10 years Powder Hound has been a staple shop in Girdwood, AK, including how skis, boots, and bindings have progressed; the ways in which the industry has changed; what it looked like to be adaptable during a global pandemic; accomplishments they’re proud of; getting their start at the Palmer State Fair; what it feels like to ski on skis that are over 140 mm underfoot; snowboarding trends; and more. TOPICS & TIMES: AT Boots & 50/50 Boots (4:22) Weight Trends (8:55) Macro Industry Trends (16:15) Global Pandemics & Adaptability (23:40) Influx of Skiers and Industry Growth (25:07) Employment Challenges (28:36) Things you’re Proud of (31:14) Palmer State Fair (32:11) Year-Round Stable Shop (36:26) Season Lease Program (39:25) Fat Skis (44:00) Breathable & Waterproof Gear (46:12) Binding Improvements (48:56) Don’t Forget SNOWBOARDING! (50:50) RELATED LINKS: Our Blister Recommended Shop: Powder Hound Ep.133: Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AK Ep.41: Trends, Favorite Gear, and Most / Least Durable Products, with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound AK Ep. 17: Spring Skiing & Biking in AK Blister Summit 2023 Registration OUR OTHER PODCASTS: CRAFTED Bikes & Big Ideas Off The Couch BLISTER Podcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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