Tom Wallisch, King Of "Afterbang"
Episode 19

Show Notes

Known in the freeskiing community for his signature style and rail skiing prowess, Tom Wallisch is someone we knew we had to invite onto the podcast. Nils gets into a wide-ranging conversation with Tom, covering everything from X-Games wins to inspiring the next generation of skiing.

Listen along to learn more about producing film projects and find out exactly what “afterbang” means. Tom’s influence on the freestyle skiing community is notably impactful, and his product innovations with Line Skis and K2 Ski Boots speak to his notoriety.

Chapter Timestamps:

0:00 – Intro
3:13 – The Formation Of 4Bi9 Media
11:36 – Style Means Everything
16:23 – Transitioning To Contests
23:32 – Breakout Win At Dew Tour
26:18 – Solidifying The Wallisch Style
32:11 – Transitioning Back To Film
39:26 – Inspiring The Youth
43:29 – Producing Personal Projects
52:00 – The Importance Of Film Premieres
55:45 – Advice For Aspiring Skiers
59:03 – What's Next

The Backcountry Podcast (Backcountry.com) is a collection of conversations with influential members of the outdoor community, including our athletes and ambassadors. We dive deep into widespread topics from guests’ perspectives, ranging from film projects to personal pursuits and outdoor industry news. The Backcountry Podcast is hosted by Backcountry athlete, professional snowboarder, University of Utah Mechanical Engineering graduate, and all-around mountain guy, Nils Mindnich.

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