About this episode

Chris Burandt, a renowned snowmobiler and entrepreneur, shares his journey from a young competitor to a professional in the motorsports industry.

Chris Burandt - renowned American professional snowmobiler, widely regarded as one of the world's best all-around riders, particularly in backcountry and freestyle disciplines. He rose to fame in the early 2000s as a freestyle pioneer nicknamed “Big Air Burandt,” becoming the first-ever X Games Freestyle Gold Medalist and starring in Slednecks films. Today, he is a longtime Polaris Pro Rider, owner of Burandt’s Backcountry Adventure guided tours, a popular content creator, and entrepreneur. Inducted into the Colorado Motorsports Hall of Fame in 2024, he continues to ride, guide, and innovate in the industry. Follow Chris: https://www.instagram.com/chrisburandt211/ Follow along: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cameronrhanes Twitter: https://twitter.com/cameronhanes Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/camhanes/ Website: https://www.cameronhanes.com Timestamps: 00:00:00 – Blue Collar to Professional Snowmobiler 00:06:20 – Competitive from a Young Age & a Love for Motorsports & Adventure 00:13:07 – Developing Riding Skills & Confidence as a Kid 00:20:02 – Quitting College to Splicing Fiber Optics 00:23:26 – Going Pro: A Foot in the Door with Slednecks 00:35:25 – Opportunities in…

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