The Backcountry Podcast

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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.

  1. 09/14/2024

    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 Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/campaign/fly-fishing-gear-guide Check out The Mayfly Project: https://themayflyproject.com/ Check out the Native Fish Society: https://nativefishsociety.org  Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  0:54 – Moving To Colorado  4:27 – Minnesota Upbringing  5:36 – Foster Care & Fishing  9:10 – The Mayfly Project  14:57 – From The Midwest To Oregon  21:15 – Steelhead & Salmon  25:31 – Fly Fishing Content Creation  28:27 – Medical Career  34:20 – Transitioning To The Outdoor Industry  38:49 – Native Fish Society  41:05 – Dream Fish  43:58 – Outro  Check out the featured products here:   Everything Redington: https://www.backcountry.com/redington Everything Yakima: https://www.backcountry.com/yakima Everything Bajio: https://www.backcountry.com/bajio Everything Leatherman: https://www.backcountry.com/leatherman  Everything Fly Fishing: https://www.backcountry.com/fly-fishing Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet: https://www.backcountry.com/  #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    46 min

  2. 05/30/2024

    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 unlikely beginnings as a continuation of brand that stemmed from Patagonia’s founder, Yvon Chouinard.   Learn everything about the vertical world in our Climb Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/service/climbing-gear-guide  Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  1:14 – Climbing Roots In BC  5:56 – Relocating To Salt Lake City  8:52 – Getting Started At Black Diamond  13:59 – Black Diamond History  17:06 – QA & Product Development   22:53 – R+D Influences  28:28 – QC Lab Reports  36:37 – Gym Climbing Influence  41:28 – Trail Running Thoughts  45:08 – Outro  Check out the featured products here:    Black Diamond Camming Devices: https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-camming-devices Black Diamond Quickdraws: https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-quickdraws Black Diamond Chalk, Bags & Buckets: https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond-chalk-chalk-bags-chalk-buckets  Everything Black Diamond: https://www.backcountry.com/black-diamond  Backcountry Climbing Gear & Apparel: https://www.backcountry.com/backcountry-climb Everything Climb: https://www.backcountry.com/climb   Climbing Shoe Guide: https://www.backcountry.com/service/climb-shoe-guide   Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet: https://www.backcountry.com/   #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    48 min

  3. 05/16/2024

    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, determined spirit that she exemplifies in her passion for cultivating new beginnings—even if that means building a cabin from scratch on a Kentucky hillside.   Learn everything about the vertical world in our Climb Guide Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  1:26 – Kentucky Cabin Project  6:22 – Growing Up In Brazil  9:29 – First Exposure To Climbing  14:30 – The Outdoor Identity  19:07 – Keys To Progression  23:59 – Projects & Bouldering  27:22 – Balance & Community  33:47 – Climbing Magazine Cover  39:48 – Importance Of Training  44:15 – Longevity & Guiding  49:26 – She Moves Mountains   53:59 – Firefighting   58:47 – What's Next  Check out the featured products here:    Backcountry Climbing Gear & Apparel Everything Climb Climbing Shoe Guide Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet  #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    1h 1m

  4. 05/02/2024

    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 opportunities about avalanche safety and for a killer restaurant recommendation in rural Wyoming.   Listen to Ep. 18 | Craig Gordon Of The Utah Avalanche Center  Read our Avalanche Safety article Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  1:42 – American Avalanche Association  6:02 – The Evolving Nature Of Snow Science  10:40 – Wyoming Roots  18:09 – Finding Avalanche Education  24:32 – A3 Resilience Project  34:24 – Mental Health Data Tracking  39:14 – Latest A3 Initiatives   41:39 – Where Is A3 Heading?  44:41 – How To Learn About Avy Safety  50:23 – What's Next  Check out the featured products here:    Everything Avalanche Safety Shop Our Ski Guide Shop Our Snowboard Guide Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet  #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    54 min

  5. 04/18/2024

    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 snowboarding spaces when it comes to technical apparel that crosses over with streetwear. Follow along to learn what it means to “Run On It” when an idea comes to mind.   Watch Venture Beyond | Ep. 4 | Pacing The Pacific Chapter Timestamps:     0:00 – Intro  1:50 – What Running Means   7:04 – Hybrid West Coast Upbringing   14:02 – Getting Into Distance Running  22:36 – The Long-Distance Mentality  27:57 – Persistence & Mindfulness  35:00 – Meditation & Visualization  39:40 – Fashion & Self-Expression  45:29 – Music, Writing & Film  49:18 – Run On It  54:59 – Outro  Check out the featured products here:   Backcountry Men’s Tahoe Sun Hoodie Backcountry Women’s Tahoe Sun Hoodie   Backcountry Running Gear & Apparel District Vision Eyewear & Apparel All Running Apparel & Footwear  Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet  #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    57 min

  6. 04/04/2024

    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 Squamish, British Columbia with a work visa. Follow along to hear the rest of Remy’s story, including his invitation to Red Bull Rampage.   Watch our Remy Metailler Teaches How To Ride Slabs Like A Pro video Chapter Timestamps:     0:00 – Intro  1:11 – From France To Squamish  5:52 – Gaining Canadian Employment  10:18 – Breakout Moment In Whistler  16:35 – Becoming A Pro Mountain Biker  21:18 – How To Keep Living In Canada  24:17 – How To Play The Long Game  28:37 – Legacy Bike Park Trip  30:18 – Red Bull Rampage Invitation  35:52 – Filming Logistics In Squamish  41:37 – Risk Assessment   51:47 – The Value Of Bike Setup  57:30 – Mountain Bike Innovation  1:02:21 – What's Next  Check out the featured products here:    Norrona Mountain Bike Apparel   E*thirteen Mountain Bike Components  OneUp Bike Components Topeak Bike Essentials  Maxxis Tires Julbo Eyewear   Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet   #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    1h 6m

  7. 03/21/2024

    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 between men and women despite a looming presence from the Taliban. Listen along to find out more!  Watch Venture Beyond | Ep. 5 | Mind The Gap Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  1:30 – NST Durango & Utah Trip  4:49 – Victor's Snowboarding Lane  8:05 – French Snowboarding Roots  14:41 – Swimming In A Volcano  18:09 – Kazakhstan Avalanche Control  23:31 – Safety Shred Days   28:57 – Pakistan & Afghanistan Project  34:55 – Threats From The Taliban  41:02 – Relocating Pakistani Colleagues To France  45:40 – Balancing Snowboarding & Events  48:25 – Trip Roulette Overview  51:06 – Victor's Gear Overview  55:49 – What's Next  Check out the featured products here:   Spy Optics Helmets & Goggles Mammut Avalanche Safety Gear Salomon Snowboarding Gear Backcountry Snowboard Apparel Backcountry Ski Apparel  Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet  #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    58 min

  8. 03/07/2024

    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 level of riding that the modern contest scene demands from the riders. Nils peels back the layers on Toby’s career and reveals the secrets behind Toby’s endless progression as a rider—listen along to see how a professional halfpipe rider takes on new challenges.   Watch Venture Beyond | Ep. 5 | Mind The Gap Chapter Timestamps:    0:00 – Intro  1:13 – SoCal Roots  6:44 – Halfpipe Emphasis  12:00 – Stepping Up To The Pro Circuit  17:45 – Dedication To Training  23:06 – Setting The Bar   29:44 – Toby’s Mentor—Shaun White  34:02 – Progression Tactics  43:26 – Off-Season Training  51:19 – What's Next  Check out the featured products here:    Backcountry Snowboard Apparel Backcountry Ski Apparel WHITESPACE Snowboards WHITESPACE Apparel Everything WHITESPACE Shop The World’s Biggest Gear Closet #venturebeyond  Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online. What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond. Follow Along for More Content! Backcountry Bulletin YouTube Instagram TikTok Facebook Explore Blog

    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
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    © 2024 The Backcountry Podcast
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