Seth Huot, Volcom Team Manager
Episode 21

Show Notes

Raised alongside the development of the snowboard industry, Seth Huot is a pro snowboarder turned videographer, and now he’s the Volcom Team Manager. Volcom is one of our favorite brands and Seth speaks to their brand story in inspiring fashion.

Nils digs into the process of becoming a pro snowboarder in the ‘90s, and Seth sheds new light on the social media era of snowboarding. Seth’s passion for snowboarding and the mountain sports community is infectious; listen to this episode to get psyched for the winter season!

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Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
1:13 – Brighton Legend Status
6:39 – Becoming A Pro In The ‘90s
11:28 – Getting Started With Filming
18:16 – Filming With Mack Dawg Productions
25:45 – The Nature Of Filming
28:24 – Staying Busy In The Summer
31:03 – Capping Off The Film Career
37:11 – Transitioning To A New Role
42:37 – The Social Media Era
53:33 – Volcom Team Manager Role
58:48 – 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 guests’ perspectives, 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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