Seth Wescott has roots that go back to the 80’s in snowboarding, which means he’s old, but being that he’s won the past two Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom events, he’s now beating his peers and the ids out there…and that’s something he’s done his whole life. From his CVA roots to Western State, the US Team, to the World Cup, to the Olympics, to riding in the big mountains, Seth has dominated everything but the X- Games and we talk about his storied, double Olympic Gold Medal career, head injuries and more on the podcast.
Seth Wescott Show Notes:
3:30: The Burton US Open and Baker Banked Slalom
11:00: Growing up around college athletics, getting into snow, and snowboarding,
15:00: CVA weekend program, nationals, Western State, and how he was able to ski through school
25:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast
Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there
10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone
27:30: Dropping out of school, a podium at his first event, halfpipe in the 98 Olympics and not making that team
34:00: Specializing in boardercross, Alaska, and Kip Garre
41:30: Dragon: Their glasses FLOAT, use the code Powell15 to save 15%
Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life
Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better
44:00: X Games Silver, getting on to the Olympic Team early, what he did for the lead up to Torino, and video review
55:00: What do you think about when you win gold, what happens when you win, and losing a friend on course and calling it on the season
65:00: Fast forwarding through medal, the link between depression and head injuries, and living for others
75:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mark Fawcett