Stephen Koch

Motivational Speaker, Mountain Guide, Snowboard Instructor, Alpinist and Family Man

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Brief History of Snowboarding with Video of Early Snowboarding – 1926!!

February 19th, 2010 · 2 Comments · Communication, Entertainment, Snowboarding, Videos

I thought it was Sherman Poppin and many incorrectly believe it was Jake Burton (due to some wicked good marketing done by Burton Snowboards), who invented the snowboard. No one may be completely sure who was first to stand up sideways and ride downhill on a sled over snow, but in the 1920’s Gunnar and [...]

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2010 Ouray Ice Festival Update and Competition Results

January 21st, 2010 · 2 Comments · Ice Climbing

Ouray is a fantastic place and the Ice Festival held there every January is a great event that is an opportunity for folks interested in the sport of ice climbing to take clinics with sponsored climbers, demo the latest gear from top brands, see slideshows, win gear, be entertained, see the competition, eat good food, [...]

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Motivational Mountain Speaker

July 27th, 2009 · 2 Comments · Speaking

Stephen Koch

Stephen Koch draws the audience into his experiences on the world’s highest mountains through stunning imagery and riveting tales of adventure and courage. His triumphs and horrific avalanche survival are not only captivating, but offer the motivation for individuals to strive for their highest potential. He translates the skills he used to fuel himself [...]

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