TPM Episode 388: Ace Kvale, Legendary Skier and Photographer

Ace Kvale has lived the ultimate ski bum life but he’s no bum, Ace is a legend. A Midwest kid who hitchhiked his way west at 18 for bigger mountains and a better lifestyle. After a few years of resort hopping, Ace made his way to Europe, connected with Marko Shapiro, and became part of the original Clambin Crew. He started out living in a chalet in Verbier, traveling the world skiing for the camera, and he climbed in the summertime. Eventually, Ace’s life transitioned to working behind the lens and is an award-winning photographer who focuses his talents on shooting adventure. This podcast is one of those must-listen history lessons from one of the original stoked ski bums. Stanley Larsen asks the Inappropriate Questions.
Ace Kvale Show Notes:
4:00: Kasha Rigby, skiing in MN, Tyrol Ski Club, freestyle, hitchhiking out west, and climbing
12:00: Chamonix, Verbier, meeting Marko, meeting Faulkner, and starting to shoot photos
21:30: Liquid Force: Since 95, Liquid Force has outperformed the competition and turned a sport into a lifestyle. Use the code POWELL15 for 15% off LF orders at LiquidForce.com
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24:30: Year 2 in Verbier, Belle Uva, free stuff, making money as a model, becoming a photographer, and being an athlete
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.
40:30: Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there.
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43:30: Marko, outside of ski photography, Telemarking, leaving Europe, Coombs and Valdez
56:00: Himalayan Cataracts project, searching for trails, off the grid, quick hitters, and Jerry Garcia
77:00: Inappropriate Questions with Stanley Larsen