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Ep. 6 | Tanner's Double Amputee Mentality
Paralympic ski racer, Tanner Hopson, first connected with Backcountry through our partnership with the National Ability Center. Just three and a half years after becoming a bilateral above-knee amputee, Tanner has committed himself to his career in skiing, and finding the strength to grow amidst adversity.
Backcountry Podcast host Nils Mindnich and Tanner confront many of life’s hard truths, and discuss the mental make-up that comes with fearing the unknown. Tanner’s tenacious outlook on life stems from his previous career in construction and being a sepsis survivor. He’s an awesome inspiration, and his story is one you won’t want to miss!
Read about the National Ability Center: https://discovernac.org/about/
Read Courtney Custer’s story with the NAC: https://www.backcountry.com/explore/an-athlete-rides-on
Check out Backcountry’s Partnership with the NAC: https://discovernac.org/news/backcountry-partners-with-national-ability-center/
Chapters With Times:
0:00 – Intro
0:52 – B-Town Laps With Nils
1:50 – Asphalt & Tenacity
3:29 – Upbringing & Free Will
6:14 – Whitefish
7:23 – Mystery Illness
9:06 – Sepsis & Amputations
12:15 – COVID-19
13:59 – Finding The New Normal
17:52 – Prosthetics & Walking
19:04 – Sit Ski & Equipment
22:53 – Evolving Goals
27:26 – Tanner’s Motivators
34:05 – Equality In Mountain Sports
35:59 – Overcoming Tragedy
40:29 – What's Next In Skiing?
44:11 – Enjoy The Process
49:10 - Outro
Check out the featured products here:
Backcountry Ski Apparel
Backcountry Men’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Jacket
Backcountry Men’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Bib Pant
Backcountry Women’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Jacket
Backcountry Women’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Bib Pant
The World’s Biggest Gear Closet: https://www.backcountry.com/
Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online.
What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond.
Follow Along for More Content!
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By BackcountryParalympic ski racer, Tanner Hopson, first connected with Backcountry through our partnership with the National Ability Center. Just three and a half years after becoming a bilateral above-knee amputee, Tanner has committed himself to his career in skiing, and finding the strength to grow amidst adversity.
Backcountry Podcast host Nils Mindnich and Tanner confront many of life’s hard truths, and discuss the mental make-up that comes with fearing the unknown. Tanner’s tenacious outlook on life stems from his previous career in construction and being a sepsis survivor. He’s an awesome inspiration, and his story is one you won’t want to miss!
Read about the National Ability Center: https://discovernac.org/about/
Read Courtney Custer’s story with the NAC: https://www.backcountry.com/explore/an-athlete-rides-on
Check out Backcountry’s Partnership with the NAC: https://discovernac.org/news/backcountry-partners-with-national-ability-center/
Chapters With Times:
0:00 – Intro
0:52 – B-Town Laps With Nils
1:50 – Asphalt & Tenacity
3:29 – Upbringing & Free Will
6:14 – Whitefish
7:23 – Mystery Illness
9:06 – Sepsis & Amputations
12:15 – COVID-19
13:59 – Finding The New Normal
17:52 – Prosthetics & Walking
19:04 – Sit Ski & Equipment
22:53 – Evolving Goals
27:26 – Tanner’s Motivators
34:05 – Equality In Mountain Sports
35:59 – Overcoming Tragedy
40:29 – What's Next In Skiing?
44:11 – Enjoy The Process
49:10 - Outro
Check out the featured products here:
Backcountry Ski Apparel
Backcountry Men’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Jacket
Backcountry Men’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Bib Pant
Backcountry Women’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Jacket
Backcountry Women’s Cottonwoods GORE-TEX Bib Pant
The World’s Biggest Gear Closet: https://www.backcountry.com/
Connect with a Gearhead: Call 1-800-409-4502 or chat with us online.
What makes Backcountry the best place to gear up? One-on-one Gearhead expertise. The greatest selection of outdoor gear, apparel, and accessories out there. And the tools to elevate your entire outdoor experience, from training smarter and sending harder to toasting at après. Harnessing the insights of our Gearhead® Experts, we also build our own products for ski, camp, MTB, fly fish, and more pursuits, including exclusive collabs with industry leaders. Backcountry is the place to Venture Beyond.
Follow Along for More Content!
- Backcountry Bulletin
- YouTube
- TikTok
- Explore Blog