In this uncut conversation we discuss:
• Getting “ported” to a quarantine hotel in Beijing and still making it to Olympic training + competition
• The mental “zone” at the start gate: breathwork, mantras, and committing 100% to the trick
• The hidden danger of freestyle snowboarding: concussions, helicopters, and split-second mistakes
• Why he stopped partying hard to keep up with the next generation (and stay healthy)
• The modern reality of pro athletes: sponsors, content pressure, and performing on + off the snow