Britain's fastest snowboarder, Jamie Barrow, shares his story of overcoming a career-breaking injury and how he chose a new path in breaking snowboarding speed records. After a serious snowboard accident whilst competing in a Snowboard Cross event in 2013 Jamie was forced to leave the British team due to a bad back injury. Despite doctors advising Jamie to give up snowboarding, he was determined to not only snowboard again but to challenge himself further. Jamie is now the Guinness World Record holder for the fastest speed on a snowboard being towed by a vehicle, and has many more goals lined up...
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Guest adventurer: Jamie Barrow
Hosted by: Becky Lucy King
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.