Episode 108. Chaz @charlie.beauchamp on Skiing, Social Media & Real Banff Life

Everyone sees the clips.

No one sees the grind.

In this episode of the Overheard Podcast recorded live in Banff, Daniel Ruedl and co-host Matty Rage sit down with Charlie Beauchamp — a New Zealand–born skier now living in Banff, Alberta — to talk about what it really looks like to move across the world to chase snow, progression, and a life in the mountains.

Charlie breaks down his journey from NZ to Australia and eventually to Banff, what the Bow Valley has taught him about skiing big mountain terrain and park, and how living in a mountain town reshapes your mindset. We dig into the reality behind viral ski clips, social media growth, and what happens when your passion for skiing starts colliding with algorithms, dopamine hits, and brand deals.

This conversation goes beyond highlight reels. We talk about the parts of mountain town life people don’t post on Instagram, the pressure of content creation, and the habits that actually move your skiing forward. Charlie also shares advice for anyone thinking about making the leap to Banff — whether that’s for skiing, work, or just getting out of your hometown comfort zone.

In this episode, we cover:

              •            Moving across the world to live in Banff

              •            Park skiing vs. big mountain terrain in the Bow Valley

              •            The reality behind viral ski clips and social media growth

              •            How content creation changes the way you ski

              •            Consistency vs. chasing viral moments

              •            The unseen challenges of mountain town life

              •            Why leaving your hometown can change your trajectory

              •            Advice for finding work and building a life in Banff

This one’s for the skiers, the creators, and anyone feeling the pull to take a risk and chase something bigger.

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Recorded live in Banff, Alberta.