What is Nikolai´s background? What is it that drives him? And what is his next big project?
Experience an extraordinary conversation on the Norrøna Podcast as host Eivind Eidslott sits down with Nikolai Schirmer: the freeskier, filmmaker, content creator, and trained lawyer who has redefined adventure storytelling. We travel to the heart of Nikolai’s creative domain in the majestic Lyngen Alps to uncover how he built one of the most authentic and popular brands in ski media, accumulating tens of millions of views while simultaneously challenging the industry’s status quo.
In this episode, Nikolai shares the unique philosophy behind his viral films, how he balances the high-stakes risk of steep skiing with his sharp, analytical mind, and why storytelling is his most powerful tool. He opens up about his feature film, The Greatest Ski Tour of all Time, the relentless pursuit of challenging new lines, and his commitment to climate activism and creating an "Endless Winter." Get ready for a profound and highly entertaining dialogue that connects the raw joy of powder skiing with critical thinking. Don't miss this deep dive into the mind of a true mountain philosopher.
