About this episode

JF Pelchat shares his journey from a young snowboarder to an influential pro, discussing his impact on the sport and his family life.

From a young, keen French Canadian kid who migrated to Whistler in the mid 80's to becoming one of snowboarding's most influential pros in the mid 90's, JF Pelchat's story is built on dedication to the craft. A second generation ripper, he rode for Airwalk, helped pioneer the iconic Wildcats crew and later help changed snowboarding with NOW Bindings and Skate-Tech. Known for his ability to high jump onto any table while drinking and bring unmatched energy to every session on and off the hill, JF continues to inspire through creativity, family and passion. Today, he's not only a proud husband but a father raising the next generation with two daughters Billy and Juliette who are quickly becoming the next big thing in snowboarding! Tune in GIVEAWAY - To enter, head to JF's Instagram – @wildcatsog and follow the link in his bio. You can purchase as many entries as you like by buying a postcard featuring Martin Gallant's iconic method from Transworld Snowboarding's 1992 issue. All proceeds go directly to support Martin's fight against cancer. Each postcard helps a true snowboarding legend and gets you a chance to win a 1-of-1 custom Wildcats Snowboard, built by Rob Dow from Wired…

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