Meet Conor Sedmak— the latest publisher at EO!
Elevation Outdoors: What brought you to the EO Team?
Conor Sedmak: Without a doubt, the search for some new adventures, and seeking a new and different experience in the outdoor industry. With EO, I see tons of new friendships down the road and limitless opportunities for good times to be had. Plus, I’m stoked to Go Outside and Play and get to call it work!
EO: Where is your ultimate favorite place to Go Outside and Play?
CS: My ULTIMATE favorite place to Go Outside and Play has gotta’ be Telluride, CO. Whether you’re out enjoying the summer sun around town, partaking in one of the town’s awesome festivals offered throughout the year, or frolicking in the deep, light pow that can be found high above Mountain Village, you can expect to have a pretty awesome time in Telluride, regardless of the season—or the reason.
EO: If you were stranded on a desert island and could bring along 3 items, what would they be?
CS: Something to help me enjoy my situation as much as possible… maybe ‘Legend’ by Bob Marley, to keep the vibes up. For a personal touch, I’d bring a friend, to bounce ideas off of and to throw in a little interpersonal connection along the way. On a practical note, definitely a swimming mask, to help my survival odds out a bit, plus to allow me to scope out the natural beauty (I assume my island is a dope one) of my humble abode. It sounds like I’ll be renewing my lease, so I may as well be geared up for the long haul.
EO: Favorite outdoor activity?
CS: My favorite outdoor activity is definitely skiing. Skiing is the sweet nectar of the Colorado lifestyle. But, then again, grabbing the inevitable aprés beer on your favorite patio isn’t too bad, either.
EO: Favorite outdoor brands?
CS: I might have to admit a slight bias in this department, but my gear closet is pretty well-stocked with supplies from the likes of Dynafit / Salewa (ski touring gear), Patagonia (apparel), Orvis (as the wanna’-be fly fisherman I am) and Mountain Khakis (in the everyday category). However, I have to state my respects for brands like Patagonia, Arc’teryx and so many others for standing up for their beliefs and advocating for them in the public spotlight when it really counted.
EO: Favorite band?
CS: At the risk of losing the respect of the masses altogether on this one, I’d be lying if I said there was anything I enjoyed more than a live Dave Matthews set. Carter Beauford is an animal and their collective energy is second to none.
EO: Favorite beer?
CS: Anything with personality is great in my book.. IPAs are a personal favorite (especially here — Upslope, Great Divide, and Oskar Blues boast some of my all-time favorites in that department), but, being lucky enough to have lived in Germany for part of my beer-drinking life, I’d be remiss for not giving Hefeweizens and good ol’ Bavarian lagers some love as well. Prost!
EO: Last place you camped out?
My most recent camping outing was up near the Jones Pass area outside of Empire, CO for some late summer skiing circa 2016. Unless Telluride Bluegrass counts, but that’s somewhere between glamping and faking it altogether, so I’m not sure if that really counts.
EO: Favorite outdoor athlete and why?
CS: Tough question. Growing up having glamorized pretty much every pro athlete across the ski and outdoor spectrums, I’d say I have a pretty long list of favorites – each for different reasons. With that said, towards the top of my list is Caroline Gleich, Ski Mountaineer extraordinaire — not only from an athlete standpoint, but also as an outspoken activist in our crazy time in history – encouraging us to participate in the various discussions on climate awareness, gender equality, and urging thousands to rally around the support of our playgrounds for years to come.
EO: You’re lost in the woods. You…
CS: Have a sit, check the compass, wrap my head around my predicament and options. Enjoy the fresh air and the smell of the pine trees, and find a sense of calmness. Anyone who knows me knows I’ve wanted to sit down all day anyways.
EO: Tell us a fun fact we should all know about you.
CS: I delivered a National Anthem at Coors Field as a kid. The game went on to set the record as the best-selling Rockies’ game in history. (Just kidding about the last part).
(Responses above from May 2017)
