The Backcountry Podcast
The Backcountry Podcast
Ep. 16 | Snowboard Lore With Torstein Horgmo
Torstein Horgmo is a veteran in the pro snowboarding community whose career isn’t slowing down anytime soon. From X Games gold medals to his close involvement in Shred Bots content and countless video parts, he’s definitely earned his epic reputation.
Nils chats with Torstein about his path to becoming a pro snowboarder, and the two bond over the challenges of frequently traveling solo at such a young age. Torstein touches on his passion for making music and digs into his relationship with Norrona—one of our favorite brands.
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Chapters With Times:
0:00 – Intro
2:11 – Norwegian Roots
10:17 – Starting To Compete
13:15 – Transitioning To Winter School
16:03 – Traveling For Events
20:53 – Facing Your Fears
26:38 – Staying Ahead Of Trends
31:14 – Balancing Competition & Film
37:21 – Gravitating Towards Film
41:50 – Mastering The Session
53:56 – Making Music
58:01 – Working With Norrona
1:05:57 – What's Next
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