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

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