#198. Graham Agassiz: From Rampage to Fatherhood: Reinvention, Risk & Finding Purpose
About this episode
Graham Agassiz discusses his journey in freeride mountain biking, personal reinvention, and the lessons learned about life beyond competition.
Graham Agassiz has been one of freeride mountain biking's most influential riders for nearly two decades, but this conversation goes far beyond big jumps and Rampage. Andrew Neethling sits down with Aggy to talk about the golden era of freeride films, the evolution of social media, Red Bull Rampage, founding the FEST Series, devastating injuries, losing close friends, becoming a father, and how his definition of success has changed over the years. They also dive into his upcoming film Made by Mountains, why the mountains continue to inspire him, and the lessons he's learned about fear, risk, mental health and building a meaningful life beyond competition. Whether you're a lifelong freeride fan or simply enjoy honest conversations about growth and resilience, this is one you won't want to miss.
People in this episode
Host: Andrew Neethling
Guest: Graham Agassiz
Topics covered
- freeride mountain biking
- fatherhood
- mental health
- risk
- personal growth
- success
Keywords
- freeride
- mountain biking
- fatherhood
- mental health
- risk
- success
- Red Bull Rampage
- FEST Series
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Red Bull, FEST Series
Books & works: Made by Mountains
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