TPM Episode 295: Michelle Parker, Pro Skier

The Powell Movement Action Sports Podcast

Michelle Parker has made a name for herself in the big mountains, but her roots go all over the board when it comes to sports and skiing. An elite soccer player with a big future, Michelle was forced to choose between soccer and ski racing at a young age. She chose ski racing, became a Junior Olympic Champion, and then quit racing in favor of the park and skiing powder. While Michelle competed for a bit, injuries made her realize that contests were not her thing and her focus shifted entirely to filming. She’s arguably one of the most important skiers this century. We talk about real issues in this one, and Michelle has a great perspective. Roy Tuscany asks Inappropriate Questions.

Michelle Parker Show Notes:

3:30: Injuries, what she learns during them, healers all over, and finally, good news

21:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast

Peter Glenn Ski and Sports: Over 60 years of getting you out there

Outdoor Research: The best outerwear ever built just got better

23:00: Dad was a professional tennis player, almost quitting skiing and her thoughts on the new Palisades name

29:00: Ski town privilege and diversity, experiencing the uprising in Seattle and Portland, and how do we get other people to the mountains

36:00: Getting into skiing, skiers in Tahoe, her crew, and playing baseball

40:30: 10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers; they support action sports more than anyone

Rollerblade: Ski season may be over, but that feeling lasts all year with inline skating

Elan Skis: Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

42:30: Elite Soccer, having to choose between soccer and skiing, Junior Olympic Champion, and quitting racing

51:00: Does she have girlfriends, women in skiing, her idols at Palisades, and hitting McConkey in the balls

59:00: Park skiing, getting sponsored by Line, X Games, K2, the lack of support, and getting dropped by her sponsors

70:00: Inappropriate Questions with Roy Tuscany and Trevor Kennison