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Ep. 11 | Andrew Alexander King “AAK”

August 17, 2023 • Backcountry

Andrew Alexander King is a professional alpinist and big wave surfer who’s well known for his humanitarian work. His prospering career earned him a spot on Outside Magazine’s Top 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry list in 2022—we couldn’t be more excited about Andrew repping the Goat as one of our athletes.

Nils gets into Andrew’s upbringing in Detroit and Hawaii and discusses his introductions to both surfing and mountaineering. Andrew touches on his passion for giving back to the communities while pursuing his love for the ocean and mountains.

What’s your favorite AAK project? Let us know in the comments!

Check out Andrew’s Between Two Worlds Project: https://www.thebetweenworldsproject.com/

Chapters With Times:

0:00 – Intro
1:01 – What's New
2:08 – Big Wave Surfing
4:29 – Intro To Surfing
6:45 – Moving From Detroit To Hawaii
10:54 – Picking Up Alpinism
13:13 – Marine/Alpine Balance
18:01 – From Track To Outdoor Sports
22:13 – Perspective Is Everything
25:33 – Education, Employment, Volunteering
33:25 – Mentorship & Giving Back
41:13 – Recognition
44:48 – Setting Goals
52:29 – What's Next

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