The Backcountry Podcast

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The Backcountry Podcast

The Backcountry Podcast (Backcountry.com) is a collection of conversations with influential members of the outdoor community, including our athletes and ambassadors. We dive deep into widespread topics from the guest’s perspective, ranging from film projects to personal goals and outdoor industry news. The Backcountry Podcast is hosted by Backcountry athlete, professional snowboarder, University of Utah Mechanical Engineering graduate, and all-around mountain guy, Nils Mindnich.

  1. SEP 14

    Ep. 31 | Kayla Lockhart’s Ties To Flies

    Kayla Lockhart is a professional fly fisherwoman and Backcountry Partner whose journey to the outdoor community certainly took some unexpected turns. Fishing served as a beacon of stability during her childhood in foster care, and adulthood presented her with unique opportunities that ultimately allowed her to chase her fly fishing dream. Follow along to hear about Kayla’s adventures and her dream fish (or, as Nils would say, “white whale”). Check out our Fly Fishing Gui...

    46 min

  2. MAY 30

    Ep. 30 | Black Diamond’s Kolin Powick

    Kolin Powick knows about as much as anyone when it comes to cams, carabiners, and quickdraws because he’s a crucial part of climbing’s history. As the Director of Product at Black Diamond for over 20 years, he used his engineering experience to develop some of the most impactful climbing equipment of all time. In this episode, Nils probes Kolin about the current state of climbing and the impact of indoor climbing on the greater community. The pair also dive into Black Diamond’s un...

    48 min

  3. MAY 16

    Ep. 29 | Rise Above It With Maiza Lima

    As a climbing athlete and a guide for She Moves Mountains, Maiza Lima is an established member of the climbing community whose story resonates with everyone she crosses paths with. Rock climbing became her ideal escape when navigating the hardships that come along with moving from Brazil to the US at seventeen years old. Nils and Maiza navigate challenging topics ranging from the expectations of the outdoor identity to the importance of investing in others. Maiza carries an authentic, d...

    1h 1m

  4. MAY 2

    Ep. 28 | Jayne Nolan, Avalanche Guru

    As the Executive Director of the American Avalanche Association, Jayne Nolan is a core community member in the backcountry skiing space. We’re honored to have Jayne on the podcast to discuss the Resilience Project, which is one of their initiatives that we’re proud to offer support for as a partner. Nils and Jayne discuss the current state of snow science and avalanche awareness, and the latest initiatives from the American Avalanche Association. Listen along for endless learning opport...

    54 min

  5. APR 18

    Ep. 27 | “Run On It” With Rio Lakeshore

    Rio Lakeshore is a Backcountry partner who's known for his trail running achievements—but he’s accomplished so much more than that. Rio is a deeply introspective individual and he’s also very intentional about his actions both within his sport and outside of it. Nils speaks with Rio about being a father, and developing the tools to take on the adversity that life consistently dishes out. The pair also dive into the topic of fashion, and certain parallels between the running and sn...

    57 min

  6. APR 4

    Ep. 26 | MTB Legend, Remy Metailler

    Remy Metailler is a mountain biking phenom known for his viral POV videos that capture seemingly impossible lines in the Squamish wilderness. We're proud to have him as a Backcountry ambassador and have him on the podcast to chat with Nils about his prestigious career. In this episode, Remy shares how his pro mountain bike career actually stemmed from the need for gainful employment. It served as the perfect opportunity for the Frenchman to extend his stay while spending a year in Squami...

    1h 6m

  7. MAR 21

    Ep. 25 | Victor Daviet & Snowboarding Diplomacy

    This week on the podcast, we have Victor Daviet who recently made his Natural Selection Tour debut in Durango, CO alongside NST vet and podcast host Nils. The pair discuss Victor’s recent projects and some wild stories ranging from volcanic lakes to unorthodox avalanche control methods. Victor lets his passion guide his snowboarding career. In a project to document the ski and snowboard culture in Afghanistan, he helped the Afghani Federation officials promote the message of equality be...

    58 min

  8. MAR 7

    Ep. 24 | Toby Miller’s Pro Snowboard Career

    Toby Miller is a Backcountry athlete who also rides for WHITESPACE snowboards, so he’s the perfect fit to sit down with Nils on the Backcountry Podcast. Toby carved his path through the ranks of professional halfpipe riding under the wing of none other than Shaun White himself. With Shaun as his mentor, Toby has achieved an incredible snowboard career that began when he was only seven years old. Nils and Toby talk their way through the path of becoming a pro snowboarder, and the insane ...

    58 min
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The Backcountry Podcast (Backcountry.com) is a collection of conversations with influential members of the outdoor community, including our athletes and ambassadors. We dive deep into widespread topics from the guest’s perspective, ranging from film projects to personal goals and outdoor industry news. The Backcountry Podcast is hosted by Backcountry athlete, professional snowboarder, University of Utah Mechanical Engineering graduate, and all-around mountain guy, Nils Mindnich.

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  • Creator
    Backcountry
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2024
  • Episodes
    31
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 The Backcountry Podcast
  • Show Website
    The Backcountry Podcast

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