Andrew Alexander King "AAK"
Episode 11

Show Notes

Andrew Alexander King is a professional alpinist and big wave surfer who’s well known for his humanitarian work. His prospering career earned him a spot on Outside Magazine’s Top 20 Most Influential People in the Outdoor Industry list in 2022—we couldn’t be more excited to have Andrew repping the Goat as one of our athletes.

Nils gets into Andrew’s upbringing in Detroit and Hawaii and discusses his introduction to both surfing and mountaineering. Andrew touches on his passion for giving back to communities while pursuing his love for the ocean and mountains.

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Chapter With Times:

0:00 – Intro
1:01 – What's New
2:08 – Big Wave Surfing
4:29 – Intro To Surfing
6:45 – Moving From Detroit To Hawaii
10:54 – Picking Up Alpinism
13:13 – Marine/Alpine Balance
18:01 – From Track To Outdoor Sports
22:13 – Perspective Is Everything
25:33 – Education, Employment, Volunteering
33:25 – Mentorship & Giving Back
41:13 – Recognition
44:48 – Setting Goals
52:29 – 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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