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b'Episode 39\\nDark Starts backcountry splitboarding podcast presents ex-big mountain competitor and Jones ambassador Gareth Van Dyk.\\n\\n Moving from Wisconsin to West Africa to New Mexico, Gareth developed a unique perspective and appreciation of life.\\n\\n He gave it the old college try, but quickly learned that his student loans would be better used to fund his big mountain adventure education.\\n\\n He competed many years in Big Mountain, pulled in K2 and Jones sponsorships, then turned to judging events after blowing out his knee.\\n\\n\\nBig mountain has never really received the same attention as freestyle in the snowboard world, but these are the real cowboys of the sport. Gareth found his passion for it at Crested Butte and followed that path to become one of the legends. In this episode, he shares his never before heard life stories and how it led to an appreciation of pow surfing and splitboarding. We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!\\nShow links:\\nhttps://www.instagram.com/oldcbpro/\\nSponsored by:\\nhttps://www.jonessnowboards.com/\\nhttps://sansmealbar.com/\\nhttps://241collection.com/\\nSpecial thanks to:\\nTahoe Lab Boards\\nUse promo code DS15 to get 15% off all boards\\nThe Pro Standard\\nUse promo code DarkStarts to get free shipping\\nhttps://www.s3boardshop.ca/\\nUse promo code DS15 to get 15% off everything in the store/online\\nGroundswell Marketing\\nValerie Black The Artist Behind The Logo\\nFollow us on Instagram:\\n@ Darkstarts.podcast\\n@ Darkstarts.media'