Jackie Paaso on her Arctic 12 Expedition (Ep.187)

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Our guest today is Jackie Paaso, an American skier who now calls Sweden home. Jackie has a new film coming out, The Arctic 12, and honestly, this is one of the rawest ski films I have ever watched. And if you made a list of the most important ski films to watch before undertaking a longer group adventure of your own, then the Arctic 12 should be included.

Jackie and I talk about her background; being on the Freeride World Tour with her husband, Reine Barkered; and the ins and outs of their 26-day expedition through the tallest peaks of northern Sweden.

TOPICS & TIMES

  • Jackie’s background (2:01)
  • Ending up in Europe (4:14)
  • Freeskiing career (11:46)
  • Incoming! Baby’s on the way! (13:52)
  • The Arctic 12 (18:41)
  • Initial vision for the project (20:20)
  • Final objectives (23:15)
  • Communication & group dynamics (27:55)
  • Key takeaways? (39:25)
  • When / where to watch the film? (52:53)

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On the Blister Podcast, we talk to the American skier who now calls Sweden home, Jackie Paaso, about her very raw, very real new film, The Arctic 12. We discuss her background; being on the Freeride World Tour with her husband, Reine Barkered; and the ins and outs of their 26-day expedition through the tallest peaks of northern Sweden.
Jackie Paaso during the filming of Arctic 12 (photo by Martin Olson)

2 comments on “Jackie Paaso on her Arctic 12 Expedition (Ep.187)”

  2. Jackie Passo is a Rockstar! So much respect for her as a athlete and Who she is as a human being!!! Great trailer looks outstanding can’t wait to watch! Awesome sauce!

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