The Powell Movement

Author: Mike Powell

The Powell Movement is the podcast that pushes the envelope and is designed to be the go-to show for sports enthusiasts who want to know what it takes to achieve success.
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TPM Episode 492: Elan Factory Tour and Trip
Episode 492
Sunday, 5 July, 2026

Elan Skis is a longtime sponsor, and they have been telling me for years that I would be visiting their factory in Slovenia to see their incredible ski process, factory, and culture. While I was flattered that they would even suggest bringing me out, I never expected it to happen. But it didn't just happen, it happened in All-Time fashion. Not only did I get to travel to Europe and become great friends with a bunch of ski industry badasses, but we also got to see the Elan factory and meet the players. And the icing on the proverbial cake was that we sailed from Slovenia to Croatian an Elan Yacht, stopping along the way to swim, take in the sights, and eat incredible food. It truly was a non-ski, ski trip of a lifetime and Slovenia has it all: incredible food, people, the Alps, Wine Country, the Adriatic... Elan Trip of a Lifetime Show Notes: 8:00: Roy Ostendorf 14:00: Ziga 18:00: Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better. Motu Truck Caps 22:00: Vlass 29:00 Dan Kansteiner 32:00: Avery Pesce 35:00: Outdoor Research: The best is developed and tested in the brutal conditions the PNW and beyond 38:00: Rob McCutcheon 44:00: Kristal Dragon 48:00: Keaton Powell