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Snowboard Lore With Torstein Horgmo
Episode 16
Show Notes
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 involvement in Shred Bots content and countless video parts, he’s definitely earned his epic reputation.
Nils chats with Torstein about his path to becoming a pro snowboarder, and the two bond over the challenges of frequently traveling solo at such a young age. Torstein touches on his passion for making music and digs into his relationship with Norrona—one of our favorite brands.
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Chapter Timestamps:
0:00 – Intro
2:11 – Norwegian Roots
10:17 – Starting To Compete
13:15 – Transitioning To Winter School
16:03 – Traveling For Events
20:53 – Facing Your Fears
26:38 – Staying Ahead Of Trends
31:14 – Balancing Competition & Film
37:21 – Gravitating Towards Film
41:50 – Mastering The Session
53:56 – Making Music
58:01 – Working With Norrona
1:05:57 – What's Next
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 guests’ perspectives, ranging from film projects to personal pursuits 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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