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Sammy Carlson - ASK ME ANYTHING

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Good afternoon Newschoolers.

This weeks edition of Ask Me Anything is with one of our sports most rounded athletes - Sammy Carlson. One of the few remaining pros from the ol' day’s who is still consistently pushing the envelope of what is possible on skis. Spending most of his season stashed away in the Canadian interior, Sammy has found an enviable pace of life and continues to deliver mind-blowing segments every single year. Sammy is one of skiing’s hardest workers and one of the most genuine characters you’ll ever meet.

Ask away and don’t forget to tune back in at the end of the week to see what @sammyC has to say.

**This thread was edited on Jun 30th 2020 at 12:35:12pm

**This thread was edited on Jul 7th 2020 at 2:57:23pm
Jun 29 2020 3:39PM
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CatdickBojangles
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Have people ever confused you with Shaun White?
Jun 29 2020 3:44PM
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leprechaunsissy
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I chased you down for a photo at Revelstoke just before covid hit (thanks!). Is it difficult to maintain anonymity at the resorts?
Jun 29 2020 4:29PM
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OregonDead
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What is your favorite line on Mt Hood? Also, what is your favorite line to ski in the entire state of Oregon?
Jun 29 2020 4:30PM
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Arthur74170
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What makes the white Walker so special in your eyes?
Jun 29 2020 5:24PM
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rubberpantaloons
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Ive never seen you and quinn wolferman together before, are yall the same person?
Jun 29 2020 6:37PM
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highpeak
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Favorite Grab?

What does your line scoping process generally consist of? Particularly for pillow skiing

Thanks for being such an inspiration!
Jun 29 2020 7:41PM
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snowfinder
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When's the last time you skied groomers?
Jun 29 2020 8:12PM
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corona
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What's the scariest trick or air you've landed?
Jun 29 2020 8:57PM
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little1337
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Can I buy your US open spot?
Jun 29 2020 8:59PM
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Pachankz
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are you going to make an appearance on Dumont's podcast?
Jun 29 2020 9:00PM
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trawdog
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Whats your favourite thing about living in Revelstoke besides the skiing
Jun 29 2020 9:30PM
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k3ndall.goodman
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What's your stance on learning tricks in the park vs. learning tricks in the backcountry? I always find myself torn between the more forgiving nature of the backcountry when it comes to falling, and the reduced chances of falling in the park due to the more manicured takeoffs and landings. As someone who has killed it in both realms over the years I think it would be really cool to hear your input on this.
Jun 29 2020 10:04PM
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JAHn
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What is your all time favorite or stand-out clip from Hood? One personal shot and one of someone else.
Jun 29 2020 11:40PM
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Static
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Ever considered flip flops glued to the top sheets for casual summer skiing?
Jun 29 2020 11:59PM
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Obie.
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Not a question but you & Eric Pollard should make a film.
Jun 30 2020 12:00AM
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Young_patty
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You have $5 in the taco bell drive through, what are you getting?
Jun 30 2020 1:58AM
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jwilly
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what's a trick that you've always wanted to do? - or maybe one that you have but isn't up to your standards yet
Jun 30 2020 2:48AM
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Kbob94
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Who is your favorite skier to watch and why?
Jun 30 2020 10:00AM
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.squirrely.
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highpeakWhat does your line scoping process generally consist of? Particularly for pillow skiing

2nd this. Any secrets on how to look at a line from below and then remember it once you’re on top ?
Jun 30 2020 10:11AM
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tdollo
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Whats your favorite project that you've worked on? I've always been a fan of On Top of The Hood
Jun 30 2020 10:44AM
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RobW
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What was scarier, the switch trip or the switch 5 off the ski jump? Big ups for all the inspiration over the years!
Jun 30 2020 11:35AM
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Str8Chedda
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Skier that you looked up to when you were younger? Skier you like in the upcoming seen?
Jun 30 2020 4:38PM
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3mania
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Where is your focus/ mindset on hitting natural features that you've only scoped out but haven't hit before?
Jun 30 2020 4:57PM
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GrandThings
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What are some things that we might not expect in your pack for a long-term backcountry trip? Snacks? Extra toilet paper? Lighters? Stuffed animals?
Jun 30 2020 5:12PM
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Titus69
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Do you always go full lock on kingpins?
Jun 30 2020 6:32PM
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-emile-
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do you remember busty heart ?
Jun 30 2020 8:15PM
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jps2.0
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thoughts on new marker duke
Jun 30 2020 8:24PM
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xxACIDTRIPxx
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Are you dating Marlou Peterson?
Jun 30 2020 10:55PM
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AsherDonati24
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What was it like sending it huge off of the ski jump in the Sammy C Project?
Jul 1 2020 9:27AM
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NattyNine
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What made you choose Revy to settle down in?

What's it like having dudes trying to lap with you every time you do a resort day?

Also just want to say you are the only skier in the world to be in the same bracket as Candide. Keep doing what you're doing homie.
Jul 1 2020 10:23AM
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SHampson
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How much are you getting out for full days of touring vs sled skiing? With Rogers pass in your backyard are you getting out for bigger days of ski touring or ski mo stuff?
Jul 1 2020 11:44AM
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soup
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Tanner has his Chad's gap saga, Dumont has his quaterpipe hit and the gnarly park city crash. What's your most intense skiing moment either crash or big jump or battle for a trick?
Jul 1 2020 1:50PM
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Hellblazer_23
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Tips for people getting into park?
Jul 1 2020 5:10PM
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MilkPlanet
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What's the most "ski bum" thing you did before you went pro?
Jul 1 2020 5:14PM
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Arthur74170
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Any plan on doing a project with candide?
Jul 1 2020 6:54PM
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KHzTrog
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What was your fallback career if you weren't a successful skier ?
Jul 2 2020 12:31AM
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Hamez
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do you think you could still triple?
Jul 2 2020 1:27AM
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Skimatt
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Are you trynna link for some bc skiing this year? Insta @skimattconnected
Jul 2 2020 2:45AM
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skibumsworldwide
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Favorite Backcountry Zones near Revy? Who's your bootfitter/footbed guy?

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Jul 2 2020 3:17AM
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Mattgeraghty3
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Are you the reason Marker had to recall kingpin toes?
Jul 2 2020 5:23AM
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Mattgeraghty3
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Where do you keep finding all the pow, share some with us pls
Jul 2 2020 5:24AM
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Hellblazer_23
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I'm a huge fan, can u send me some stickers?
Jul 2 2020 10:33AM
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Drax
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Why Marker KingPin over Armada Shift?

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Jul 2 2020 3:34PM
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TickleSpat
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Do you have any photos of the floor in your house? I heard about it on the low pressure podcast and thought it sounded really cool. I'd love to ski a run or two with you someday. @jakeanding
Jul 2 2020 5:44PM
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abar.
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Ever gonna bring back the event at Bachelor? Bachelor or Meadows?
Jul 2 2020 5:49PM
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JasonSiegel
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Sammy, I'll always remember your rambunctious spirit at events like Icer Air and at Windells Camp. You are truly a G. This is not to put you in a pickle, or put out a bad message to the youth...but..are you a proponent of cannabis? And how has the plant spirit influenced your skiing, as well as your being?
Jul 2 2020 6:31PM
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JacksonSkis307
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Why did you go with the white walker design instead of something more like the magic J??
Jul 2 2020 8:17PM
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WillGriffs
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In which European country do you most enjoy skiing?
Jul 7 2020 5:07PM
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Arthur74170
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Do you feel like you're getting better each and every year or do you feel like it's becoming a struggle to keep your skiing at the level it was the season before?
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