EPISODE · Jan 24, 2022 · 1H 8M
Nick Russell on Splitboarding and ‘Light Bulb’ Moments
from BLISTER Podcast
Nick Russell started snowboarding in the half pipe, then fell in love with riding pow, and then developed a passion for splitboarding and splitboard mountaineering — where he’s now made several appearances in Cody Townsend’s The Fifty Project. So in this conversation, we talk about sharing a tent with Cody; Nick’s background and a number of his ‘light bulb’ moments; how he came to be a splitboarder sponsored by Red Bull; and how his recent signing with WNDR Alpine came about.TOPICS & TIMES:The Fifty Project & sharing a tent w/ Cody (4:08)Red Bull athlete & splitboarder (11:50)When did you start riding? (15:01)Health Scare & Turning Point (20:47)Riding for Jones (37:30)Current state of snowboarding (41:34)Signing with WNDR Alpine (44:44)What kind of performance qualities do you like in a snowboard? (50:37)Books & Movies (55:23)Nick’s public speaking tips (1:02:40)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested Butte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Nick Russell started snowboarding in the half pipe, then fell in love with riding pow, and then developed a passion for splitboarding and splitboard mountaineering — where he’s now made several appearances in Cody Townsend’s The Fifty Project. So in this conversation, we talk about sharing a tent with Cody; Nick’s background and a number of his ‘light bulb’ moments; how he came to be a splitboarder sponsored by Red Bull; and how his recent signing with WNDR Alpine came about.TOPICS & TIMES:The Fifty Project & sharing a tent w/ Cody (4:08)Red Bull athlete & splitboarder (11:50)When did you start riding? (15:01)Health Scare & Turning Point (20:47)Riding for Jones (37:30)Current state of snowboarding (41:34)Signing with WNDR Alpine (44:44)What kind of performance qualities do you like in a snowboard? (50:37)Books & Movies (55:23)Nick’s public speaking tips (1:02:40)RELATED LINKS:Blister Summit RegistrationGetting Here: Gunnison & Crested Butte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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