Snowboarder Elena Hight on Competition, Transitions, & Blank Canvas

Elena Hight is an X Games Gold Medalist, two-time Olympian, and a person who everyone in our world describes first and foremost as … a badass. We talked with Elena about her new film project, Blank Canvas; competitive drive; how similar or different it is preparing to ride a big backcountry line versus a half-pipe contest run; her time in the mountains with the likes of Hana Beaman, Travis Rice, and Danny Davis; the importance for all of us to get better at dealing with the changes and transitions that are an inevitable part of life; and more. TOPICS & TIMES Offseason training & habits (4:49) Competitive Background (9:35) Mental preparation: contests vs. the backcountry (15:18) Shifting from halfpipe riding (22:21) Practices to help with moments of transition (33:40) Filming with Travis Rice (39:55) Current favorite books & music (43:26) 2021 plans (44:50) Where to watch Blank Canvas (50:15)   RELATED LINKS Survivor Endurance phone case  Jonathan’s experience with the Survivor Endurance Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.