TPM Episode 350: Colby Stevenson, Pro Skier, Olympian

While Colby Stevenson won’t be remembered for the car accident that broke his skull into over 40 pieces, it sure had an impact in steering his life from middle-of-the-pack pro athlete to absolute dominance. In part one of Colby’s podcast, we talk about growing up in the shadows of Wallisch and Hall, forerunning the X Games at 8, the confidence and cockiness that comes with early success, and his life-changing accident. Olympic Gold Medalist Joss Christensen asks the Inappropriate Questions.

Colby Stevenson Show Notes:

3:00:  Having way too much energy, West Coast Sessions, partying, and cockiness.

15:00:  The Accident

20:00:  Rollerblade: They invented inline skating and make the best skates on the planet.

Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories and sugar.

Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better.

23:00:  The Accident, his face, and side effects

32:00:  Finding Park City, his parents, flipping at 6, racing in twin tips, X-Games at 8, and the pros of Utah

41:30:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code winteriscoming

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there. 

Outdoor Research: The best outerwear in the world comes from OR and is built in the PNW

44:30:  Tanner Hall after he broke his ankles, breaking his heel and losing his confidence, and coaching/camps

50:00:  Doing well in contests, how divorce impacts skiing, sponsors, and his favorite skiers   

63:00:  Inappropriate Questions with Joss Christensen