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 HoundEp.133: Shop Talk: Powder Hound, Girdwood, AKEp.41: Trends, Favorite Gear, and Most / Least Durable Products, with Eric Helmbrecht of Powder Hound AKEp. 17: Spring Skiing & Biking in AKBlister Summit 2023 Registration OUR OTHER PODCASTS:CRAFTED Bikes & Big IdeasOff The CouchBLISTER Podcast  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.