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Only Friends on a Pow Day
Ep 17: Steve Lee & Pete Forras | Legacy, Larrikins & the Golden Era of Aussie Snow | OFOAPD
Australian ski royalty meets pub-story gold. Steve Lee and Pete Forras join Austin and Matty for an unfiltered deep dive into World Cup glory, near-death powder days, and how XTM and ROJO shaped the snow scene from Falls Creek to Japan.
Recorded live at the SIA Australia Tradeshow, Episode 17 of Only Friends on a Pow Day celebrates the legacy of Australian skiing legends Steve Lee and Pete Forras — two mates whose friendship carved the path for generations of snow lovers.
From racing in Europe and jumping the infamous Camel Humps in Val Gardena, to launching ROJO, XTM, and mentoring the next wave of Aussie skiers, this is a masterclass in grit, guts, and good humour.
💥 Highlights include:
- Steve’s wild World Cup memories — and the day he defied his coach and jumped the Camels.
- Pete’s transition from Olympian to building one of Australia’s biggest snow brands
- How ROJO and XTM became household names
- Legendary Japan powder missions, darts in Verbier, and that one tow-surf gone wrong at Bells
An unforgettable yarn about courage, mateship, and the golden era of Aussie snow.
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