Think Past the Fear with Julian Carr
Welcome back to the Next Level Skiing podcast, brought to you by Wagner Skis. Thinking through the fear with Julian Carr. One of the great things about skiing is that we can apply the lessons we\u2019ve learned on snow and adapt them to our whole life. Today is no exception. Julian talks about how he gets air, how he got started, and what goes into finding the right conditions. As a natural talent, Julian has a unique and positive perspective on both skiing and life.
We\u2019ve all seen the pictures. X-Games GOLD Medalist Julian Carr is known as one of the skiers who gets the biggest air. It\u2019s almost as if he\u2019s out there to prove that flying and skiing aren\u2019t two different things.\xa0
Julian\u2019s lofty exploits have landed him in Warren Miller films. He\u2019s also received \u201cPhoto of the Year\u201d from Powder Magazine, the Sickbird Award on the Freeskiing World Tour, and holds two world records in cliff jumps. He\u2019s an ambassador for Protect Our Winters and Climate Reality Project. He\u2019s also a board member for the Lands Conservation Foundation. He founded Discrete Clothing. He also founded the Cirque Series, which is a mountain running series that\u2019s in its fourth season.
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Topics:
[02:00] How Julian got started skiing and getting height
[06:00] Being a natural skier and specific his skill set
[08:10] Baby steps to getting air\xa0
[14:00] What goes into finding the right conditions\xa0
[24:25] Working through the fear
[25:45] Patience and recognizing the gap between desire and ability\xa0
[29:30] How to know when you\u2019re ready
[31:10] Advice that still resonates
[33:20] Summary and conclusion\xa0\xa0
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