Only Friends on a Pow Day

• Ep 16 – Women of Snow | Liv, Morgs & Sophie on Rhythm, Retail & Repping | On-Site at SIA Tradeshow | OFOAPD

  In Episode 16 of Only Friends on a Pow Day, recorded live at the SIA Australia Tradeshow in Canberra, Austin sits down with Liv, Morgs, and Sophie — three women who’ve carved out inspiring careers in snow sports.From Rhythm Japan roots to repping brands like Nitro, Blacklight Distribution, and Smith, plus leading retail at Perisher and beyond, these women share the highs, challenges, and lessons from the snow industry.We cover:🎿 Sophie’s path from housekeeping to Rep of the Year for Nitro🏔️ Morgs’ journey from Hotham retail to leading with Vale/Perisher🌊 Liv’s shift from surf to snow, running Rhythm guest services, and now Smith Optics💪 Female leadership, representation, and building careers in snow sports🍜 Trade show chaos, ramen dinners, and what keeps the froth aliveA celebration of women in snow, culture, and community — with plenty of laughs and trade show energy.🎧 Full episode → https://www.onlyfriendsonapowday.com.au/episodes/ep16🔥 Subscribe → https://www.youtube.com/@UCssIXwWwt9e_wVsj5UOZNfQ Support the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

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• Ep 15 – Falls Creek to Japow | Tommy “Tomba” Costa on Ski Culture & Legends | Only Friends on a Pow Day

  Recorded live at the SIA Tradeshow in Canberra, Only Friends on a Pow Day sits down with Tommy “Tomba” Costa — Falls Creek local, mogul competitor, freestyle pioneer, and Niseko guide to Shaun White, Tanner Hall, and some of the biggest names in skiing.From cork 3s to iconic film segments, gear talk (K2 Reckoners, Pettitors), and decades of influence on Australian and Japanese ski culture, Tomba’s story is raw, inspiring, and hilarious.👉 Listen now on Spotify, Apple, YouTube & moreSupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

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• Ep 14 - From Powder Dreams to Property Schemes: Clayton Kernaghan on Niseko’s Wild Ride | OFOAPD

  In Episode 14 of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Austin sits down with Clayton Kernaghan - Canadian shredder, founder of Black Diamond Lodge, and one of Hokkaido’s most respected guides.Clayton shares:His early days arriving in Japan during the snowboard boom 🌊Building Black Diamond Lodge and guiding the world’s best pros 🎿The rise of heli & cat skiing in Niseko 🚁Why Japan’s real estate market feels more like crypto 💰How Niseko shifted from powder chasers to status seekers 📸The future of ski culture in Japan and beyond 🌏Clayton takes us deep into the history of Niseko, starting with his first trip in the mid-90s when snowboarding exploded in Japan. He shares how he built Black Diamond Lodge, grew a guiding business that attracted the world’s best pros, and eventually pioneered heli and cat-skiing operations in Hokkaido.But Clayton isn’t just here for nostalgia. He’s brutally honest about the real estate chaos gripping Niseko - where agents legally flip properties within a day, driving prices through the roof and reshaping local culture. From wild bubble years to today’s luxury-focused scene, Clayton explains how Niseko has changed and what that means for staff, locals, and visiting riders.This is an episode about snow, business, culture, and the fine line between progress and profiteering. Whether you’re a powder hound, a snow industry insider, or just curious about Japan’s ski boom, this one’s for you.🎧 Listen on Spotify, Apple Podcasts & all major platforms 👉 Don’t forget to like, comment & subscribe for more ski stories!Support the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

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• Ep 13: Will Jackways – From Wanaka to the World | Only Friends on a Pow Day

  In this episode of Only Friends on a Pow Day, Austin sits down with New Zealand snowboard royalty, Will Jackways. From humble beginnings in Wanaka to competing on the world stage, Will shares his journey through competition, sponsorship, film trips, and the deep love that kept pulling him back to Japan.They dive into:Growing up in Wanaka and swapping rugby for snowboardingCompeting at Junior Worlds and the transition from comps to filmingLife as a sponsored athlete with Volcom and BurtonMemorable film trips to Alaska, Europe, Japan, and beyondThe personal side — coping with the loss of his sister Francie, and finding balance in family, work, and snowboarding todayWill’s story is one of passion, resilience, and carving a life true to the mountains.Support the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

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• Ep 12 – Building Faction, Forward & Candide Skis ft. Tony McWilliam | Only Friends on a Pow Day

  From Falls Creek lifty to founding one of the world’s most iconic ski brands, Tony McWilliam’s story is the definition of resilience and creativity in action.In this ep, Austin and Matty sit down with Tony - founder of Faction Skis, Ghost Apparel, now director of Forward Apparel and Candide Skis - to talk about:Starting a ski company in Switzerland with no permits or business trainingThe rise (and hard lessons) of Faction SkisWhy resilience, community, and luck matter in building a brandThe realities of VC money, debt, and growth in outdoor industriesThe future of Candide Skis, Forward Apparel, and snow sports globallyIt’s raw, honest, and essential listening for anyone who loves skiing, branding, or just a good underdog story.#OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #SkiPodcast #FactionSkis #CandideSkis #ForwardApparel #SnowSportsIndustry #SkiCulture #PowderDaySupport the showThanks for listening, stay frothy and have fun!

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