TPM Episode 249: Seth Wescott, Pro Snowboarder, 2X Olympic Gold Medalist

The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Seth Wescott has roots that go back to the 80’s in snowboarding, which means he’s old, but being that he’s won the past two Mt. Baker Legendary Banked Slalom events, he’s now beating his peers and the ids out there…and that’s something he’s done his whole life. From his CVA roots to Western State, the US Team, to the World Cup, to the Olympics, to riding in the big mountains, Seth has dominated everything but the X- Games and we talk about his storied, double Olympic Gold Medal career, head injuries and more on the podcast.

Seth Wescott Show Notes:

3:30: The Burton US Open and Baker Banked Slalom

11:00: Growing up around college athletics, getting into snow, and snowboarding,

15:00: CVA weekend program, nationals, Western State, and how he was able to ski through school

25:00: Stanley: Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

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

10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

27:30: Dropping out of school, a podium at his first event, halfpipe in the 98 Olympics and not making that team

34:00: Specializing in boardercross, Alaska, and Kip Garre

41:30: Dragon: Their glasses FLOAT, use the code Powell15 to save 15%

Alpine Vans: Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life

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

44:00: X Games Silver, getting on to the Olympic Team early, what he did for the lead up to Torino, and video review

55:00: What do you think about when you win gold, what happens when you win, and losing a friend on course and calling it on the season

65:00: Fast forwarding through medal, the link between depression and head injuries, and living for others

75:00: Inappropriate Questions with Mark Fawcett