Adam Ü has received a lot of press recently, all for the wrong reasons. But getting a lot of press is what Adam does. Over the past 20 years, Adam has more covers than any skier I can think of, but his pro career has always been a struggle. It’s a good thing Adam lives a double life as a marine biologist. In part 1 of his podcast, we talk about his passions: the water, climbing, and, much later, telemark skiing. We also discuss Carl Skoog, dropping out of school, Bend, Whistler, and much more.  Adam Ü Show Notes: 5:00:  His last name, Mill Valley, CA, growing up mixed race, hating skiing, fishing, and being mature for his age.  12:00:  Climbing becomes a passion, legendary mentors, his nerdery, and Earthwatch 25:30:  Best Day Brewing:  All of the flavor of your favorite IPA or Kolsch, without the alcohol, the calories, and sugar. Puffin Drinkwear:  Be the hit of every party and gathering with the coolest and cutest drink accessory ever created Get 20% off with the code powellmovement Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better 28:15:  Colorado Rocky Mountain School for climbing,  not being able to climb, and  picking Telemark Racing as his sport without ever trying it 37:00:  His senior project in the Bahamas, music, dropping out for bend and then Whistler to Telemark Race 46:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast Outdoor Research: The best outerwear ever built just got better get 25% off all OR products with the code POWELL25 Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there 48:45:  Bellingham, Carl Skoog, K2, what was tele all about at that time, and K2 tele is absorbed by K2 alpine 63:00:  Inappropriate Questions