#177 - A Conversation with Trevor Kennison

2023-08-16

#177 - A Conversation with Trevor Kennison Our next guest, a plumber turned sports legend, experienced a life-altering blink of an eye moment when he broke his back skiing Vail Pass. Undeterred, he returned to extreme sports, this time sitting down. Join us to hear Trevor Kennison’s incredible journey from trauma to triumph. From New Hampshire roots to conquering slopes as a pioneering sit skier, his story embodies resilience. He defied odds, becoming the first sit skier to master Corbet's Couloir, advocating for S...

#177 - A Conversation with Trevor Kennison

Our next guest, a plumber turned sports legend, experienced a life-altering blink of an eye moment when he broke his back skiing Vail Pass. Undeterred, he returned to extreme sports, this time sitting down. Join us to hear Trevor Kennison’s incredible journey from trauma to triumph. From New Hampshire roots to conquering slopes as a pioneering sit skier, his story embodies resilience. He defied odds, becoming the first sit skier to master Corbet's Couloir, advocating for Spinal Cord Injured athletes, achieving pro status, and has been featured in the X Games. Now, his inspiring tale comes to life in the film "Full Circle." Join Louise and get a sneak preview of the making of the film and what motivates Trevor Kennison. For more on Full Circle go to: https://fullcirclefilm.co/

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Music in this episode is:

Light The Way by Ian Kelosky

https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/1519

License: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/1519

Summer by Serman

Link: https://open.spotify.com/artist/66YBKqgJHiY8DchDScDNjv?si=H1Lq13QdQ8--RI2-JyuKnw

Lullaby In The Sky by Reel Life

Link: https://app.soundstripe.com/songs/12744