Thinking Off-Piste
Thinking Off-Piste
Mabey Ski
Thinking off-piste and challenging the conventional. Sharing inspiring stories from professional mountaineers – skiers, boarders, bikers, climbers, & hikers – who have gone against the grain, abandoned their comfort zone, and found success through their dare-to-be-different attitude. A podcast produced by Mabey Ski – unique ski adventures created for those who want more than just powder and a lift pass. Find out more at mabeyski.com. Hosted by Becky Lucy King.
015 Max Campbell: Sailing Across the Atlantic & Wild Swimming
Max Campbell is a sailor and surfer from Cornwall who left his hometown of Falmouth at the age of 20 on a 22 ft wooden boat named Flying Cloud. Over the next two years, he sailed single-handed across the Atlantic to the Caribbean, and back again to the UK the following year. Since then, along with a group of close friends, he has restored the 37 ft yacht, Elixir. Max is planning to sail around the world, surfing, and sharing the sailing experience with as many people as he goes. Max is currently in Colombia, travelling west to transit the Panama Canal. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Max Campbell Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Nov 27, 2021
58 min
014 Andy Sward: Walking Across Canada to Collect One Million Bottles
Andy talks to Becky about his inspiring journey across Canada, as he sets out on his mission to clean up one million bottles. Andy is a proud Canadian, nature-lover and outdoor enthusiast who wants to do his bit to keep Canada clean and beautiful and inspire others to do the same. Hear about Andy’s epic journey so far - where he’s travelled, the friends he’s made along the way and how many bottles he’s collected to date. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Andy Sward Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Aug 29, 2021
54 min
013: Tom Grant: IFMGA Guide Skiing First Descents Around the World
Steep skier, climber and IFMGA Mountain Guide Tom Grant shares his first-hand experience of skiing first descents all over the world. From technical lines in Baffin Island, BC to one of the world’s largest previously un-skied lines in New Zealand, Tom loves to push his boundaries and take on extreme descents. Hear about Tom's back-up plans for when things go wrong in the mountains and learn how to reach your optimum performance through flow state. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Tom Grant Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Aug 27, 2021
49 min
012 Caroline Leon: Climber Overcomes Life-Changing Injury & Takes on World Record
Caroline recounts the story of her life changing injury after having fallen from an outdoor climbing wall in Dubai. After 14 surgeries, 23 blood transfusions and two years of extensive rehabilitation, she became the first female mountaineer to climb 10 of the highest peaks across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) in a record time of 28 days. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Caroline Leon Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Jun 23, 2021
56 min
011 Aaron Rolph: Ski Touring the Haute Route in 31 Hours
Aaron Rolph recounts his recent solo attempt to ski the Haute route non-stop which he completed in one self-propelled, sleepless push in only 31 hours! The route from Chamonix to Zermatt is usually skied over a week and covers a distance of 125km and climbing almost 8,000m in ascent. In doing so, he became the first person in the world to complete the popular Verbier route in a single push, proving that "normal skiers" can achieve the extraordinary if they just set their mind to it. Aaron recalls what it's like to ski alone through the night, his experience filming extreme sports documentaries, and country appreciation. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Aaron Rolph Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Jun 3, 2021
35 min
010 JMK: Barefoot Runner - 4,654km from Canada to Mexico
Meet barefoot runner Joseph Michael Kai-tsu Liu Roqueni (aka JMK) who ran 4,654km solo and semi-barefoot from Canada to Mexico. In this episode, JMK talks to Becky about dealing with life changing injuries, sharing some key insights into self-coaching the mind into living with chronic pain, different local cultures (some with bizarre customs!), and the impact your footwear has on your ability to run. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest Adventurer: Joseph Michael Kai-tsu Liu Roqueni (JMK) Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
May 23, 2021
52 min
009 Beat Steiner: Extreme Skier & Owner of Bella Coola Heli Sports
In this episode on Thinking Off-Piste, Becky catches up with Beat Steiner – the co-owner of the climate positive heli-skiing company, Bella Coola. They talk about his impressive career as a cinematographer, exploring how he got into organising ski expeditions to seldom-touched slopes via helicopters, life as a ski bum, and we get a peek into Bella Coola's summer program which includes grizzly bear viewing. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest adventurer: Beat Steiner from Bella Coola Heli-Sports Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Apr 27, 2021
1 hr 6 min
008 Sean Burgess: 7 Emirates in 7 days
In this episode of Thinking Off-Piste, Becky catches up with Sean Burgess on his 7 day, 650km journey from one side of the UAE to the other. Sean crossed all 7 Emirates which ultimately led him to break a Guinness World Record for the 'fastest crossing of the United Arab Emirates on foot'. They talk about every step of the journey, from repetitive strain injury and emergency acupuncture treatment to supportive teamwork and fundraising to support disadvantaged children in Uganda. Tune in to hear about mobile ice baths, hallucinations from exhaustion, and what it took for Sean to succeed. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest adventurer: Sean Burgess Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Apr 12, 2021
1 hr
007 Bridget McClarty: Endurance Ski Tourer, Outdoor Adventurer & Wildlife Biologist
Bridget McClarty is a passionate ski tourer, outdoor adventurer, wildlife biologist and teacher. In 2013 she embarked upon a month-long ski traverse from Whistler to the Homathko Valley. In this episode, Becky caught up with Bridget on the skills required to make her journey, the challenges she faced, learnings taken, and the experiences she had along the way. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest adventurer: Bridget McClarty Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Mar 8, 2021
55 min
006 Jasmine Harrison: The Youngest Woman to Row Solo Across Any Ocean
Jasmine Harrison is from North Yorkshire in the U.K. and has a passion for outdoor life. She is a solo traveller and adventurer who has travelled to over 20 countries over the last three years, usually off the beaten track. She recently completed a solo Atlantic Ocean row and became a World Record Holder as the youngest solo female to row any ocean. Having a background in sport the idea of new challenges and adventures is welcome. Thinking Off-Piste is brought to you by Mabey Ski, a Whistler-based adventure ski company creating bucket list ski trips across the globe. If you’re looking to get off the beaten track and away from the crowds, head over to mabeyski.com to discover what lies beyond your lift pass. Guest adventurer: Jasmine Harrison Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
Mar 4, 2021
49 min
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