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?
Volkl 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.
When i was two years old. My mom would put me in a hula hoop.
7. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career
I would say Dew Tour team challenge with team Volkl in 2017.
8. Favorite Place to ride
Mt. Bachelor
9. Your Best Ski Trip you have done
Probably my recent trip to Mt. Hood to film our video MAGMA.
10. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?
Japan for sure.
11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up
Bobby Brown always and Shane McConkey.
12. What do you do when you are not skiing?
Skate or Swim with my friends.
13. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?
I just stay as active as possible. Run, bike, swim, skate, surf anything like that. I'm not a big gym guy. I would rather enjoy activity.
14. What can’t you live without
Skiing, my friends, my parents and music
15. What are 3 things we should know about you?
I have a sister, I am a big family guy and I am trying to learn French.
16. Motto/Words you live by
I recently heard this one. It is 100 percent the best one for me: Commitment means staying loyal to what you said you were going to do, long after the mood, you said it in, has left you. Hands down my favorite saying.
17. Most Humbling moment
Filming for MAGMA. Seeing the hard work and dedication Owen, Alex and Øystein put in was insane. Just for the love of the sport. Really Humbling moments for me.
