Trigger Warning

This episode discusses the topic of suicide which some people may find distressing. If you or someone you know needs resources or support, the number for the crisis lifeline is 988. Look after yourself and your loved ones.

In this episode of the Gnar Stool Podcast, we welcome professional mountain biker and free rider Blake Hansen. Join us as Blake shares her unique journey from a childhood in California and Florida to finding her passion for snowboarding and mountain biking in Utah. She opens up about her experiences growing up in a conservative Mormon family, navigating her identity, and the challenges she faced during her mission in Texas. Blake candidly discusses the complexities of her upbringing, the impact of societal norms on her self-discovery, and how she ul ...