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.

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Ep. 29 | Rise Above It With Maiza Lima

May 15 2024 61 mins  
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 e

Ep. 28 | Jayne Nolan, Avalanche Guru

May 01 2024 53 mins  
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 awarenes

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

Apr 18 2024 57 mins  
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

Ep. 26 | MTB Legend, Remy Metailler

Apr 03 2024 66 mins  
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 employmen

Ep. 25 | Victor Daviet & Snowboarding Diplomacy

Mar 20 2024 57 mins  
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 sn

Ep. 24 | Toby Miller’s Pro Snowboard Career

Mar 06 2024 58 mins  
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

Ep. 23 | “Gimbal God,” Spencer Whiting

Feb 21 2024 57 mins  
Spencer Whiting is better known by his viral Instagram handle, Gimbal God, a staple account for video content across the ski and snowboard scene. Known for buttery smooth follow-cam clips in the terrain park with the biggest names in the sport, Spencer (or Spenny) is a reputable videographer with his eyes set on large-scale film projects. Backcountry Podcast host Nils reflects on t

Ep. 22 | Max Valverde AKA "Dad Bod Goes Pro”

Feb 07 2024 47 mins  
Max Valverde is the man behind the “Dad Bod Goes Pro” Instagram account, which came to be after he put his business career on the sideline. These days, he pursues content creation and competitive ski mountaineering full-time, plus he’s a Backcountry ambassador. Max’s journey is truly unique in every sense—he started in business before getting into competitive mountain spo

Ep. 21 | Seth Huot, Volcom Team Manager

Jan 18 2024 63 mins  
Raised alongside the development of the snowboard industry, Seth Huot is a pro snowboarder turned videographer, and now he’s the Volcom Team Manager. Volcom is one of our favorite brands and Seth speaks to their brand story in inspiring fashion. Nils digs into the process of becoming a pro snowboarder in the ‘90s, and Seth sheds new light on the social media era of snowboarding

Ep. 20 | K2 Snowboards Engineer, Justin Clark

Jan 03 2024 59 mins  
Justin Clark, also known as J Stone in the greater Salt Lake snowboarding community, is the Snowboard Development Engineer at K2. He’s also a personal friend of our host Nils, which makes him the perfect candidate for us to pick his brain about snowboard tech. Justin is a University of Utah engineering graduate who grew up in Salt Lake City and he truly lives and breathes the sno