Ross Powers had all the chips stacked against him…His life started in leg braces, and things weren't easy.  What Ross did have, though, was a strong mom and snowboarding.  He strapped in, learned to shred, started winning, and didn't stop until he was an Olympic Gold Medalist and one of the most decorated riders of our time.  On this week's podcast, we talk about his journey from Vermont to just about every podium in the world. Ross Powers Show Notes: 3:00:  The Hall of Fame, growing up with a different childhood and finding snowboarding 15:00:  Progression, contests, and getting hooked up by Burton 20:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Alpine Vans:  Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life 10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone 20:15:  Everything starts happening so fast, the IFS and FIS, and starting to dominate the contest scene 42:15:  Peter Glenn Ski and Sports Rollerblade:  Find out all about the award-winning Skate to Ski program 44:00:  Winning slope and pipe at X Games, the first Olympics, Terje, and not maximizing the experience 48:00:  The US Open, and Salt Lake Olympics, and winning gold 52:00:  Being the alternate in 06, and finding Snowboard Cross. 59:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Seth Wescott