
Hunter Hess
Freestyle
I was born and raised in Bend Oregon. I grew up not really liking skiing. I was really into soccer. I first started racing. My mom would make me go. She thought it was important of me to participate in other sports, not just soccer. I really didn't like ski racing. I had more fun skiing to the ski race than actually competing. I eventually got into freestyle skiing from a friend and fell for it. From there on I never stopped skiing. I started to compete right away. I was put on the U.S. ski team in 2016. I now just compete in pipe and just filmed my first video part this year.
Facts
- Nationality
- United States
- Home mountain
- Mt. Bachelor
- Motto
- Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do long after the mood you said it in has left you.
- Disciplines
- Halfpipe
- Hobbies
- Skateboarding and surfing
Top results
3rd place China World Cup , 4th place Calgary World cup, 1st place Dew Tour team challenge VOLKL
Interview
- 1. Favorite Völkl Skis
- The Revolt 95
- 2. What do you use this ski for?
- Slushy park days, Big Jumps, Pipe, Even pow.
- 3. Why do you like this ski?
- It’s the best all around ski I have ever ridden. Hands down. The ski can handle everything and anything. It’s a super controllable ski that makes you feel powerful.
- 4. Why do you like being a part of the Völkl team?
- Völkl has the best team of riders. From Pipe & Park to big mountain and racing. It just shows Volkl makes the best skis no matter what you ride.
- 5. How long have you been riding for Völkl?
- 5 years. Since 2014.