About this episode
Nick Russell started snowboarding in the half pipe, then fell in love with riding pow, and then developed a passion for splitboarding and splitboard mountaineering — where he’s now made several appearances in Cody Townsend’s The Fifty Project . So in this conversation, we talk about sharing a tent with Cody; Nick’s background and a number of his ‘light bulb’ moments; how he came to be a splitboarder sponsored by Red Bull; and how his recent signing with WNDR Alpine came about. TOPICS & TIMES: The Fifty Project & sharing a tent w/ Cody (4:08) Red Bull athlete & splitboarder (11:50) When did you start riding? (15:01) Health Scare & Turning Point (20:47) Riding for Jones (37:30) Current state of snowboarding (41:34) Signing with WNDR Alpine (44:44) What kind of performance qualities do you like in a snowboard? (50:37) Books & Movies (55:23) Nick’s public speaking tips (1:02:40) RELATED LINKS: Blister Summit Registration Getting Here: Gunnison & Crested Butte Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.