{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"TPM Episode 456: Simon Hillis, Pro Skier","description":"Simon Hillis is the best Indonesian skier to ever slide on snow and has been sponsored since he was 4 years old. While both of those things are crazy to think about, Simon also had his first cover at 7, he\u2019s never paid for anything ski-wise, and while skiing isn\u2019t totally paying his bills these days, they have over the past 20 plus years of his sponsored skier career.  From winning contests to filming with Warren Miller and TGR, Simon is where he is because of his insane talent that he developed at Red Mountain, not marketing or flashiness.  Simon Hillis Show Notes: 4:00: Marko Shapiro, sponsored at 4, his recent cover shot, the pressure of being the best Indonesian skier ever born, Red Mountain, video inspiration, a bad Pettit comparison 19:00: Therm-ic Heated Socks: The branded that invented Heated Socks Stanley:  The brand that invented the category! Only the best for Powell Movement listeners.  Check out Stanley1913.com   Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories or sugar. 22:00: Ski programs, school, Dane Tudor, competing, Warren Miller, 37:00: Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Outdoor Research: Click here for 25% off Outdoor Research products (not valid on sale items or pro products) 39:00: Quicksilver Young Guns, post pandemic season, TGR, Alaska, and sponsors 53:00: Inappropriate Questions ","author_name":"The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast","author_url":"http:\/\/www.thepowellmovement.com","html":"