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Only Friends on a Pow Day

Only Friends on a Pow Day

Written by: Austin
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All about that snow life! Epic destinations, the local legends, hot tips, where to go, epic stories and great adventures. We will update our listeners on what's hot, what incoming, and what's changing the game! Great for skiers, snowboarders, travel enthusiasts and just those keen to come along for the ride.

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  • Mental Health, Resilience & Looking After Your Mates with Layla Lee | Only Friends on a Pow Day
    Jun 7 2026

    For many of us, the mountains have always felt like home.

    They're places of adventure, community, freedom and connection. But behind the stories we share and the photos we post, there is often another side to mountain life that receives far less attention.

    This conversation was inspired by something we've been reminded of ourselves recently: mental health affects everyone, and sometimes the most important thing we can do is talk about it.

    In this episode, Layla Lee joins Austin, Elyshia and Matty for an honest and deeply personal conversation about mental health, resilience and navigating life when everything changes overnight.

    After Australian ski legend Steve Lee suffered a devastating stroke in 2020, Layla found herself stepping into a role she never expected - becoming her father's primary carer while rebuilding her own life at the same time.

    Layla shares the realities of caregiving, anxiety, burnout, identity loss, recovery, self-care and the lessons she's learned through one of the most challenging chapters of her life.

    The conversation also explores mental health within snow sports and seasonal communities, including post-season blues, burnout, the pressures of mountain life and the importance of community when times get tough.

    If you're struggling, supporting someone who is, or simply need a reminder that you're not alone, we hope this conversation resonates.

    ❤️ Check in on your mates.

    #OnlyFriendsOnAPowDay #MentalHealth #LaylaLee #SteveLee #SnowSports #Skiing #Snowboarding #FallsCreek #MountainLife #MentalHealthAwareness #Resilience #Community #Wellbeing #AustralianSkiing #CheckInOnYourMates

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Coen Bennie-Faull: From Hotham Coach to Jackson Hole Freerider | Only Friends on a Pow Day
    Apr 29 2026

    In this episode, we sit down with Coen Bennie-Faull - freeride skier, coach, and founder of a next-generation freeride program.

    Coen shares his journey from a non-skiing family in Melbourne to building an international career in skiing, including:

    • Early exposure to skiing and progression through Hotham
    • Seasons spent chasing snow across Canada, Japan, and Europe
    • The impact of skiing in Jackson Hole and stepping into big mountain terrain
    • The role of mentorship and community in accelerating progression
    • The evolution of freeride skiing in Australia
    • Building a pathway for young athletes to compete globally

    This is an honest and insightful conversation about passion, risk, and building a career outside traditional pathways.

    #onlyfriendsonapowday #freeski #freeride #australianskiing #jacksonhole #skiinglife #snowlife #mountainculture #skiaustralia #skicoach #nextgeneration #powderday #sendit #skiingcommunity

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    42 mins
  • VALENTINO GUSELI – Olympic Chaos, Viral Big Air & Sending the 19 | Only Friends on a Pow Day
    Apr 9 2026

    Olympian Valentino Guseli joins Only Friends on a Pow Day to unpack one of the most talked-about moments of the Winter Olympics.

    From a last-minute entry into Big Air, to stomping a switch back 19 and going viral, Val shares the full story behind the chaos, pressure and decisions that defined his Olympic campaign.

    We dive into:

    • The reality of competing at Olympic level
    • The mindset behind risking it all vs playing it safe
    • Injury, recovery and mental battles
    • Halfpipe progression and the future of the sport
    • Life outside competition: surfing, balance and longevity

    Plus, insights into sponsorships, filming with Meta glasses, and building a career beyond the podium.

    This is raw, real, and one of the most honest conversations in snowboarding right now.

    #snowboarding #olympics #valentinoguseli #bigair #halfpipe #wintersports #australianathlete #actionsports #podcast #torquay #surfandsnow #sendit #athletemindset #highperformance #viral

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    31 mins
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