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Michelle Parker — Skier, Climber, Biker, “Pretend Band Member”
Episode 42
Published 9 years, 5 months ago
Description
We talk to ridiculously-well-rounded-skier Michelle Parker about joining the Arc'teryx team, her work with S.A.F.E.A.S Clinics, her upcoming trips, gear, mountain lions, and a whole lot more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- Michelle's recent and upcoming trips (2:05)
- Joining the Arc'teryx team, and why it's a good fit (4:34)
- Where are you on the gear-head spectrum between "Don't care" and "Eric Hjorleifson" (8:35)
- Michelle's current one-ski quiver (12:28)
- The age-old topic of women's-specific skis and boots, and why it matters so much (17:12)
- Michelle’s background: racing, soccer, slopestyle, halfpipe, big mountain skiing (24:12)
- Climbing (31:05)
- S.A.F.E.A.S. Clinics (34:03)
- Outside of skiing & climbing, what else are you up to? (37:50)
- Michelle’s “pretend band” (46:43)
- Upcoming Trips & who she's going with (49:00)
- Biking (and Swimming) (51:15)
- Ski touring with Greg Hill ... and Mountain Lions??? (56:30)
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