Nolen Oayda takes the questionnaire designed to reveal his true mountain character and share his beliefs and aspirations.

In this episode, I sit down with Loubna Freih — Ironman World Champion, mental performance coach, and fearless adventurer - with an unstoppable curiosity for what the human body and mind can achieve.

Instagram @loubna_freih @alpinequest_2025

Website : https://loubnafreih.com/ https://alpinequest.org/

Loubna and a team of female athletes recently completed an extraordinary journey: traversing the entire Alps by bike, ski mountaineering, and trail running.

In just 54 days, they covered 2,000 kilometres, climbed 80,000 meters of elevation, and crossed five countries — a challenge driven not only by endurance and teamwork, but also by a mission to raise awareness of climate change in the mountains they love.

What makes Loubna’s story even more powerful is how she brings curiosity and mental strength into every pursuit. From her work with the Swiss national sailing team and other high-performance athletes and teams to her own endurance adventures, she shows how language, mindset, and inner narratives can transform challenges into resilience and breakthroughs.

This conversation follows the chapters of LIVE. WORK. PLAY. — from her home in Verbier, to her work as a mental coach, to her passion for exploring the mountains. It’s about curiosity, courage, and the belief that the biggest gains in success are not made by strengthening the body, but in strengthening the mind.

As a bonus episode, Loubna agreed to take the Beyond the Mountains questionnaire to reveal his true mountain character.

You can find the bonus episode after this inspiring conversation.

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Hey everyone, and welcome to another episode of Beyond the Mountains Podcast!

Today, I’m joined by a freestyle skier and business entrepreneur —Nolen Oayda.

Instagram profile : @nolenoayda @theintrepiddream

Nolen Oayda is a true pioneer of Australian freestyle skiing.

From freestyle skiing in Europe, carving lines in Verbier, Switzerland, Nolen helped shape the sport in its early days and became a powerful influence on generations of Australian athletes.

He lived with a fun and fearless spirit, embracing creativity at every turn.

The essence of freestyle skiing — risk, resilience, and freedom — flowed through his business, surfing, music, and family life.

Beyond the slopes, Nolen has built a career as an entrepreneur in Jindabyne, turning the same energy that drove his skiing into a thriving photo journalism and business career.

His story is one of passion, reinvention, and living by the mantra that life is short — so surround yourself with good people, and simply have a go.

As a bonus episode, Nolen agreed to take the Beyond the Mountains questionnaire to reveal his true mountain character.

You can find the bonus episode after this inspiring conversation.

So start the intro music and get on with the show. Allons-y

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