Quiti's First Descent & Secret Spots
Episode 1

Show Notes

It’s official, the first episode of the Backcountry Podcast is live!

We’re kicking things off by peeking into the ski and climb worlds with our very own Alex Quitiquit. Quiti is a merchandise manager here at Backcountry, a well-seasoned trad climber, and renowned backcountry skier.

Our in-house pro snowboarder and podcast host Nils Mindnich gets into it with Quiti about keeping secret spots secret, first descents, and our latest short film—Taming The Wolverine.

Chapters With Times

0:00 - Intro
0:29 - Quiti
1:09 - Secret Spots / Morning Tour
1:42 - Quiti's Sports
5:51 - Racing Background
7:02 - Transition to Backcountry
9:06 - First Descent of the Notter Body?
19:15 - Being a Backcountry Gearhead
23:36 - Nerding Out on New Gear
33:58 - Taming The Wolverine
41:20 - What’s Next
44:39 - Shoutouts & Outro

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 the guest’s perspective, 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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