Hit List: Julian Carr

Welcome to Hit List, a new interview series that gives athletes, industry peeps and folks you secretly idolize the chance to reveal all their dirty little secrets to the untamed terrain of the world wide web. The premise is simple, ask a few probing—and perhaps inappropriate–questions, and release the reigns for the interviewee to go buck wild with whatever they wish to divulge.

To get this party started, we hit up Julian Carr, aka the Flying Yeti, because he's the king of crazy cliff drops, the founder of Discrete Headwear and an all around deep dude. We asked him a motley mix of questions, from his stance on jorts to head banging, which produced more intuitive morsels than we had bargained for. Buckle up.

Take it away Jules!

Which TGR athlete would you most like to make-out with and why?  

I've lived with Rachael Burks and Dash Longe and didn't make out with either of them. What a rip off. 

What gets your adrenaline going more, grocery shopping or getting the mail?

Hmmm that's tough.  I think mail.  Grocery store you kinda know what you're getting into, but with the mail, you never know what goodies are showing up.  Exhilarating. 

What's the best head-banging song of all time?

Metallica  #Fourhorsemen or LaidbackLuke & Steve Aoki  #Turbulence

Speaking of head-banging, how many times a day do you brush your luscious locks?

Once or twice daily.  Morning before I tie it back, and if I'm feeling a bit of a breeze it might get a second brushing.

You're dating Sierra Quitiquit. Who has longer hair?

Same length exactly—I shit you not.  Sometimes I look at her mane and I'm like, damn you got some long ass hair… Then quickly realize that I, too, have some long ass hair. Quite trippy.

We heard you're training for the Olympricks, what does your training regimen look like?

Secret.  But, lots of smoothies and juicing.  And almond butter.

What are the top seven pieces of gear you have to have for summer? 

Tent.  

Skateboard. 

Trail running shoes.  

Smith Shades.  

Discrete limited #5Panel or #Floral snapback.  

Goal Zero transportable solar panel.  

My GoPro.

What are your thoughts on Jorts?

I'm way into them.  Anyone that isn't, clearly is misappropriated chemically.

Would you rather throw spread eagles or stickmans for the rest of your life?

Stickmans!  Right Todd Ligare?!.. Haha.  Ligare has the sickest "hanging man" in the game FYI.

You're poolside, what's better-- Bud Light Lime, Tropical Flavored Twisted Tea, or a Coronita?

A "Red Light" which is Bud Light, Red Bull, and Vodka.

What are the best and worst trends in skiing?

Best is people loving to connect in their own way with the mountain that is authentic to them.  Like hooting from the chairlift at someone shredding, that's good style.  Or if you're all by yourself, getting it and hooting yourself on—that's sick style!  The worst trend is people connecting to the mountain in a way that is not authentic to them.  

Name three places in the world you'd never want to visit?

I can't say there are any places I never want to go. But three I want to go to the least? Hmmm, Kansas. DC. Tijuana.  

We heard you're deep. Blow our minds with something deep.

I believe in the infinite possibilities of higher comprehensions.  

What was your favorite part of last season?

I was stoked I got to shred some quality Utah powder, travel in Iceland, and work with a film company I admire, Sherpas Cinemas.  

So you’ve been getting after it, but aren't you a little young to be having a comeback season?

Haha.  Keep the knees chopping, head on a swivel and the chest up!  Keep up the good fight!  Always.  When you hit 80 or so is when you are classified as old. 'Til then stay hungry! 

Best make-out song?

Aaron Neville, "How could I help but love you."  Or Duck Sauce, "Barbara Streisand."

Craziest thing you've witnessed at a snow industry party?

Someone not drinking.  Haha.  And that's actually me!  Haven't in 5 months, loving the new energy.

Worst job you could ever imagine having?

I think you can find beauty in any engagement. 

Who are your sponsors these days?

Icelantic, Spyder, GoPro, Discrete, Backcountry.com, Suunto, Level, Smith, Goal Zero.

5 Random Facts about Julian Carr

1.  I listen to EDM everyday working.

2.  I have had one out of body experience and want more

3.  I am left and right brained

4.  I have a doggy named Lexie; she rules

5.  For closing follow my adventures in skiing and business: @juliancarr @discreteclothing

Photos courtesy of Matty Richard, Adam Clark, Sherpas Cinema, and Discrete.  

Interview by: Heather Hendricks