Warner Nickerson — American Skier, Perpetual Underdog, King of Fun

Warner and I discuss his background; the business of ski racing and ski academies; the thorny issue of sponsorships and athletes skiing on equipment that isn’t a good match for them; and Kitzbuhel.TOPICS & TIMES:Warner’s review of the movie, “Scully” (0:00)Warner’s First Beer League Race (which happened last week); Warner's Early Years + the first race he ever won (9:36)The problem of the “big business” of ski racing academies (20:24)Warner’s college experience (Colby), and his advice for skiers when choosing colleges (23:15)One of Warner’s biggest regrets in life (35:18)Warner’s time on the US Ski Team (36:20); Getting Cut — But Not Quitting; Team Dreamin’ the Life - enter Jon Olsson (43:15)How often are elite racers on equipment they don’t like? Aka, The issue of sponsored skiers being on the wrong equipment (47:25)What’s your best Jon Olsson story? (58:38)The Crown Jewel of Racing: Kitzbuhel / The Streif (01:02:33)Race Approach: going flat out vs. slightly dialing things back to be able to correct (01:06:17) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.