Experienced snowboarder Mark Landvik discusses his comeback story, including walking away from a major snowboarding project. Topics include extreme camping in Jackson, trivia games, website redesign, transitioning to Standard Films, crazy filming experiences, overcoming challenges in Russia, finding happiness through perseverance, snowboarding tricks and encounters with sheep, the acceptance of sobriety, giving back to the community, and Landvik's potential participation in a snowboarding competition.
Mark Landvik opens up about his struggles with alcohol abuse, anxiety, and depression, emphasizing the importance of seeking help and breaking the stigma surrounding mental health issues.
Mark discusses the mental toll of snowboarding, including PTSD from avalanches and concussions, and the pressure to perform, highlighting the importance of managing mental health in such an extreme sport.
Mark reflects on the need to find happiness and fulfillment outside of snowboarding, emphasizing the importance of self-care and seeking therapy.
Mark acknowledges the impact of sharing his personal struggles, encouraging empathy, understanding, and compassion towards oneself and others to break the stigma surrounding mental health.
Mark expresses gratitude towards his support system in his snowboarding career and shares excitement for upcoming projects like a mental health documentary and participating in events like Natural Selection.
Deep dives
Favorite Skit: Crazy Kyle Carlisle at the Used Car Dealership
One of my favorite skits was Crazy Kyle Carlisle at the Used Car Dealership. The skit was filmed with the Sound Straight Guys, a group known for their humor and creativity. The skit involved jumping around and doing backflips in an office at a used car dealership. The team found unique locations to shoot their skits, adding an element of surprise and excitement. The Crazy Kyle Carlisle skit was memorable and showcased the team's comedic talents.
Filming the White Balance Opening: Ghost Riding Sleds and Cattle Branding
Filming the opening for White Balance involved a unique mix of experiences. I had gone on a snowboarding trip with Travis Rob and Mike Renzi, where we found a rail to jib during the cattle branding season. We spent the day helping out with the branding and experiencing the ranching community. Later, we had a wild night at the bar, filled with antics and fun. The next day, I ended up shooting the opening with Kurt Morgan, still wearing the outfit from the night before. The day after that, I pitched in the field, and the entire experience was a memorable and fun adventure.
Overcoming personal struggles and finding new strength
Mark Landvik opens up about his personal journey, including his struggles with alcohol abuse, anxiety, and depression. He shares how he made the decision to quit drinking and seek help for his mental health, which led him on a path of self-discovery and personal growth. Through therapy, medication, and adopting healthier habits, he gradually found a way to manage his bipolar disorder and PTSD. Mark emphasizes the importance of seeking help, taking care of oneself, and breaking the stigma around mental health issues.
The challenges of snowboarding and the mental toll
Mark discusses the mental toll that snowboarding can have, both due to the extreme nature of the sport and the pressure to perform. He opens up about dealing with PTSD from avalanches and concussions, and how these experiences affected his mental health. Mark also shares his struggles with anxiety and depression specifically related to snowboarding, including anxiety before hitting jumps and the mental battle of pushing his limits while always being aware of the risks involved.
The journey of self-reflection and finding happiness
Mark reflects on his journey of self-reflection and the importance of finding happiness and fulfillment outside of snowboarding. He shares how he had to reevaluate his priorities, make changes in his lifestyle, and explore new passions and interests. Mark emphasizes the value of understanding one's feelings, seeking therapy, and making necessary adjustments to achieve a healthier, more balanced life. He also highlights the importance of self-care and finding inner strength in the face of personal struggles.
Inspiring others through vulnerability and sharing experiences
Mark acknowledges the impact his openness about his personal struggles can have on others. He encourages people to view his experiences as a source of inspiration and hope, showing that even those we admire and look up to have their own battles to face. Mark emphasizes the power of empathy, understanding, and compassion, both towards oneself and others, and emphasizes the importance of breaking the stigma surrounding mental health by promoting open dialogue and support.
Lando's Career Highlights and Gratitude
Lando expresses his gratitude towards Travis Rice, Jesse Burtner, Bill Anderson, his Juneau crew, and his parents for their support in his snowboarding career. He also thanks the entire snowboarding community and expresses his desire to bring more positivity and enjoyment to the table.
Future Projects: Mental Health Documentary and Natural Selection
Lando shares his excitement for upcoming projects, including a mental health documentary that aims to shed light on mental health in snowboarding. He also expresses interest in participating in events like Natural Selection.
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Lando shares his gratitude towards Travis Rice, Jesse Burtner, Bill Anderson, his Juneau crew, and his parents. He expresses his desire to bring more positivity and enjoyment to the table. Lando also discusses his upcoming projects, including a mental health documentary and his interest in events like Natural Selection.
Let's talk about a comeback. Mark Landvik went from filming with the most prestigious film companies and riding some of the most dangerous terrain known to man to experiencing some of the deepest lows possible. Walking away from what was arguably the biggest snowboarding project in history was no easy choice and after listening to his reasons why; it all makes sense. Growing up with the scariest Alaskan peaks in his backyard, Mark Landvik became friends with fear. With a heart of gold and some of the funniest skits in snowboarding history, this multi-faceted and complex individual left an impact only some can dream of. We were left inspired and had a greater understanding of the haman condition after hearing his story and we hope the same for you. Join us as we sit down and dive into one of the most heartfelt comeback stories we've ever heard on this week's episode of the Bomb Hole!
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