The Backcountry Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
Ep. 31 | Kayla Lockhart’s Ties To Flies
14 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kayla Lockhart is a professional fly fisherwoman and Backcountry Partner whose journey to the outdoor community certainly took some unexpected turns. ...
Ep. 30 | Black Diamond’s Kolin Powick
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Ep. 29 | Rise Above It With Maiza Lima
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ev...
Ep. 28 | Jayne Nolan, Avalanche Guru
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As the Executive Director of the American Avalanche Association, Jayne Nolan is a core community member in the backcountry skiing space. We’re honor...
Ep. 27 | “Run On It” With Rio Lakeshore
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 26 | MTB Legend, Remy Metailler
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Remy Metailler is a mountain biking phenom known for his viral POV videos that capture seemingly impossible lines in the Squamish wilderness. We'...
Ep. 25 | Victor Daviet & Snowboarding Diplomacy
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 N...
Ep. 24 | Toby Miller’s Pro Snowboard Career
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 Podc...
Ep. 23 | “Gimbal God,” Spencer Whiting
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Whiting is better known by his viral Instagram handle, Gimbal God, a staple account for video content across the ski and snowboard scene. Know...
Ep. 22 | Max Valverde AKA "Dad Bod Goes Pro”
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Ep. 21 | Seth Huot, Volcom Team Manager
18 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Raised alongside the development of the snowboard industry, Seth Huot is a pro snowboarder turned videographer, and now he’s the Volcom Team Manager...
Ep. 20 | K2 Snowboards Engineer, Justin Clark
04 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 person...
Ep. 19 | Tom Wallisch, King Of “Afterbang”
21 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Known in the freeskiing community for his signature style and rail skiing prowess, Tom Wallisch is someone we knew we had to invite onto the podcast. ...
Ep. 18 | Craig Gordon Of The Utah Avalanche Center
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
As the face of the Utah Avalanche Center, Craig Gordon’s roots run deep in all things snow safety, powder skiing, and the Utah backcountry skiing co...
Ep. 17 | The Shaun White Story
23 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Seeing as we’re the exclusive retailer of Shaun White’s snowboarding brand, WHITESPACE, it’s no surprise that we’re big fans of the guy. We fi...
Ep. 16 | Snowboard Lore With Torstein Horgmo
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Torstein Horgmo is a veteran in the pro snowboarding community whose career isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From X Games gold medals to his close i...
Ep. 15 | Karel Sabbe & Pacing The Pacific Crew
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Karel Sabbe recently set out to break the supported running record for the Pacific Crest Trail, and we made a film to document his journey. Pacing The...
Ep. 14 | Welcome To The Team, Lexi Dupont!
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
With Lexi Dupont joining the team as a Backcountry athlete, it made perfect sense to pull her into the HQ for a podcast episode to welcome her aboard!...
Ep. 13 | Salomon Rep Lauren Samuels
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Salomon is one of our top brands for skiing and snowboarding, so we invited Category Manager Lauren Samuels on the podcast to dive into the Salomon wo...
Ep. 12 | TGR x BC Athlete Team
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Parkin Costain, Jake Hopfinger, McRae Williams, and Colter Hinchliffe are all Backcountry athletes featured in this year’s Teton Gravity Research fi...
Ep. 11 | Andrew Alexander King “AAK”
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew Alexander King is a professional alpinist and big wave surfer who’s well known for his humanitarian work. His prospering career earned him a ...
Ep. 10 | Robert Workman | Goal Zero Founder
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This episode’s guest, Robert Workman, founded Goal Zero power banks and Barebones premium camp kitchen gear. Considering he’s the mind behind two ...
Ep. 9 | Behind The Lens With Rachael Galipo
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We invited Rachael Galipo on the show to talk about her extensive experience in outdoor photography, and her budding freelance career. Rachael is impr...
Ep. 8 | Julian Carr's Outdoor Sports Saga
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Julian Carr is a decorated pro skier, businessman, and is known for hitting some of the biggest cliffs of all time on his skis. He’s also the founde...
Ep. 7 | How Fly Fishing Saved Shyanne Orvis
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We sat down with Shyanne Orvis to welcome her onto the team as a Backcountry athlete and talk about her career as a fly fishing guide. Shy discusses b...
Ep. 6 | Tanner's Double Amputee Mentality
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Paralympic ski racer, Tanner Hopson, first connected with Backcountry through our partnership with the National Ability Center. Just three and a half ...
Ep. 5 | Caroline Gleich | Activism & Longevity
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Caroline Gleich is a ski mountaineer, climate activist, Backcountry athlete, and all-around badass. She finds her awe on nature’s most prolific peak...
Ep. 4 | Melissa Riitano’s Snowboarding Journey
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Backcountry athlete Melissa Riitano spent much of her snowboarding season here in Utah to enjoy our historic snow year. Melissa has been a pro snowboa...
Ep. 3 | Matt's Story & The Outdoor Sports Boom
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Bluher is the director of brand marketing here at Backcountry. This dedicated skier and fly fisherman has been working in the outdoor industry fo...
Ep. 2 | Travel, Yoga & Dogs With Kait
29 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This week we invited Backcountry ambassador Kait VanHoff on the podcast to show you all what it looks like to rep the Goat. Kait is a familiar face to...
Ep.1 | Quiti’s First Descent & Secret Spots
15 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official, the first episode of the Backcountry Podcast is live! We’re kicking things off by providing some insight into the ski and climb wor...