
Self-Managed
John Padilla is an outdoor action-sports creator and downhill skier with authentic mountain credibility, a strong recovery-and-resilience story, and an engaged audience built around skiing, sledskiing, and film-based storytelling. Based in Bozeman and active with Mountain in My Mind, he’s a compelling fit for brands in performance gear, winter sports, outdoor adventure, and wellness.
I am an experienced backcountry skier, sledder (snowmobiler), and filmer. I have worked with more than 20 international brands and bring an innovative and data-informed approach to sports marketing. I created the world's first documentary series, Mountain in My Mind, around mental health in the snow sports industry and scaled the brand from nothing to an international presence in over 55 locations. I thrive in the Spring when we film a new feature length ski/snowboard/sled movie. I plan out, travel to, and MC more than 25 live premieres across the world every Fall. I am extremely mission focused and mental health and suicide prevention are my top priority as I lost my only brother to suicide when he was just 15 years old. I am a regular on large podcasts, social media, magazines, and tv news.
Snow Sledding, Freestyle Skiiing
Mountain in My Mind
Montana State University - Bozeman
United States
Mountain in My Mind
Professional photographer
Presidential Scholar
Rhodes Scholar Semifinalist
1 post & 1 story with the John Padilla promoting your product.
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Brands can sponsor John Padilla on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing John Padilla's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
John Padilla is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor John Padilla starts at $576 for a social media post, $1,200 for a appearance and $3,000 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, John Padilla's audience includes interests including Fitness & Performance, Activewear, Apparel, Accessories, Health & Wellness, and more, based in Bozeman, MT, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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October 6, 2026