About this episode
It probably goes without saying that a guy named Bird will see the world a bit differently. So we talked to Bird about growing up on a commune in Washington; falling in love with skiing; finding a home away from home in Chamonix; his passion for speed riding, better (and worse) ways of experiencing the mountains, and more. TOPICS & TIMES: Bird’s life, work, and passions (3:00) The story behind the Bird name (9:35) “Ski Bohemian” vs “Ski Bum” (12:39) On “listening to yourself” in the mountains (14:26) Bird’s relationship with fear (16:17) Speed Riding: “skiing pow in the sky” (26:08) How social media is shaping ski culture (35:34) Balancing Friendships & Solitude (45:16) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.