TPM Episode 322: Stanley Larsen, Legendary Hot Dog Skier

Stanley Larsen was one of the original Hot Doggers. Known for his loose contest runs that earned him titles like Canadian National Champion, French Freestyle Champion, Swiss Aerial Champion, and European Champion, Stanley was so much more than a contest guy. Fifty years before the Nimbus Crew existed, Stanley Larsen was looked at as the first skier to look at the mountain like a blank canvas and make art with his skiing. And when his skiing was done, Stanley made art in Hollywood, directing Super Bowl commercials and more. On the podcast, we talk about his counterculture roots, Dick Barrymore, Warren Miller, The Marlboro Tour, the death of hotdog skiing, and more. These history lessons are important and not to be missed.

Stanley Larsen Show Notes:

5:00: Saving lives, unbelievable Stanley skills, growing up in Seattle in the bike business.

10 :00: Getting into skiing through a church he never went inside, racing, counterculture Stanley, and he was going to be a pro skier

19:00: Best Day Brewing: All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar.

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

21:00: Getting on the Allslop Tour, Sun Valley, Vail Gelande, Warren Miller, and Stanley's patented loose style, earning respect, and creating the IFSA

39:30: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there

41:30: Overnight success of freestyle, Scott Megrino's injury changes everything, keeping the TV contract, all his titles, and the Cervinia story

49:00: Marlboro Tour, going to Iran with Dick Bass and a Rockefeller to solve Utah's transportation problems, and being a celebrity

56:00: Assignment K2, the Clambin scene, the differences between Dick and Warren, transitioning to being behind the lens

80:00: Inappropriate Questions with Phil Sifferman