Miscellaneous
Elena Hight is an X Games Gold Medalist, two-time Olympian, and a person who everyone in our world describes first and foremost as … a badass.We talked with Elena about her new film project, Blank Canvas; competitive drive; how similar or different it is preparing to ride a big backcountry line versus a half-pipe contest run; her time in the mountains with the likes of Hana Beaman, Travis Rice, and Danny Davis; the importance for all of us to get better at dealing with the changes and transitions that are an inevitable part of life; and more.TOPICS & TIMESOffseason training & habits (4:49)Competitive Background (9:35)Mental preparation: contests vs. the backcountry (15:18)Shifting from halfpipe riding (22:21)Practices to help with moments of transition (33:40)Filming with Travis Rice (39:55)Current favorite books & music (43:26)2021 plans (44:50)Where to watch Blank Canvas (50:15) RELATED LINKSSurvivor Endurance phone case Jonathan’s experience with the Survivor Endurance See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.