Contrarian’s Quandary

Ptor Spricenieks Big Mountain Skiing Legend

Ptor is a skiing legend and in this episode with talk about all kinds of subjects from skiing and mountain biking to the Gnostic process! This is the second episode with Ptor with the last one being almost a year ago! He is currently working on a book, Ski Fou, that will be more than just a memoir. You can find is beautiful photography and writing on Substack!!! [https://substack.com/@chatgptor/notes?utm_campaign=profile&utm_medium=profile-page]

Farming in Jamaica with Ras Fyah.

I sit down with Ras Fyah chilling in his yard in Jamaica and talk about his latest project of transforming four acres of land into a sustainable farm. He's getting help along the way from his neighbor, Ras Mokko [https://www.youtube.com/@RastaMokkoCoolVibz] and family but he's inviting YOU to come down and work the farm in exchange for a place to stay and positive vibrations! Big things coming after the new year! DM him for more information! IG - @thehighclimber_ [https://www.instagram.com/thehighclimber_/]

Ptor Spricenieks - Ski Legend and Cosmic Gardener

If you don't know anything about Ptor Spricenieks, do a quick search, see what this mountain mystic has accomplished and come back to this episode to appreciate his mellow, but convicted thoughts on everything from trail building to the creation of Human Beings. This episode took a while to come about since Ptor is off-grid in the sense of having no social media presence and his absolute reticence to spray about his accomplishments. Everything in this episode is exactly what I envisioned when I started this podcast . It is Contrarian in the truest sense of the word. Here are links to relevant things we talked about: "Dream Line" [https://vimeo.com/ondemand/24790] 40 Tribes [https://40tribesbackcountry.com/who-we-are/ptor-spricenieks] George Gurdjieff [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Gurdjieff] (Wikipedia...sorry) Aleister Crowley Climbs [https://explorersweb.com/legends-series-aleister-crowley/]

Corey McDonald - OG Snowboarder and CDI Memorial Creator

We start off talking about the history of snowboarding at Bogus Basin Ski Area (Idaho) and his introduction to the practice and art. The most impactful part is listening to the creation of the Carson David Ianson Memorial (CDI). This is an event that is part memorial for his best friend, snowboard contest and is 100% DIY and soul. So enjoy this episode, ramp up your stoke and be comforted in the fact that we only have about three months until we're riding! Find him on IG: @coreymcdonald [https://www.instagram.com/coreymcdonald/]

Spencer Cordovano - Snowboarder, Filmmaker..... Councilmember

I met Spencer years ago on an Avalanche education course in the Sawtooths of Idaho. He had so much energy and stoke that it was impossible to have a bad day with him! He continues his life of stoke and has turned his vision and positivity to the political realm. I don't usually get into politics but when you have a place you grew up in and love, it's hard to sit by while things start to change in a way that's not good for your home. Enter Spencer Cordovano, your next Ketchum City Councilmember. Spencer for Council [https://www.spencer4council.com/] Spencer’s answers from pizza & politics [https://vimeo.com/877450139] F11 Films [https://f11films.com/about] Homegrown Film Festival [https://www.homegrownfilms.org/]