Snowboarding and hard work have done everything for Pat Bridges.  A writer by trade, Pat is also a talented snowboarder who proves the old saying “you can’t judge a book by its cover.”  Pat and I talk about developing his writing craft through snowboarding, the theme of his life and the road to Snowboarder Magazine. Pat Bridges Show Notes 1:21:  What has Pat been up to? 2:19:  What’s a typical week look like to Pat? 3:48:  Who was Pat in High School, how did he get into snowboarding and what else did he do? 5:14:  What happens after High School? 7:48:  Who are Pat’s Snowboard sponsors and what is that life like? Rossignol Uvex Airwalk Scott 8:12:  www.evo.com supports “The Powell Movement” and created a special offer for YOU! 8:55: “The Powell Movement” Sponsor www.diecutstickers.com lets you know how to get a free set up as a thank you for listening. 10:56:  What jobs and people helped shape Pat’s career in Snowboarding and what was his secret to writing success?  East Infection Zine 15:12:  What other jobs has he had at Snowboarder and what are his responsibilities as Creative Director? 21:09:  www.spyoptic.com is all about the Happy Lens.  If you haven’t tried them out yet, Spy has created a special offer for listeners that makes it an easy decision to pick up a pair of Spy’s. 21:51:   www.sierraattahoe.com is the place to avoid crowds in the Tahoe area.  Don’t spend a fortune on lift tickets to stand in line wishing you were at Sierra at Tahoe, go there instead. 22:51:  Pat talks about the dream job. 24:49:  Biggest career regret 26:11:  What is Pat most proud of?  Jake Burton Interview 28:27:  Did he wear the half beard in the Playboy Mansion Grotto?  Pat Bridges Half-Beard