You’re just the second American ever, after Drew Tabke did it in 2013, to take the FWT World Title. What does that aspect of your success mean to you?
It means so much. It makes this title all that more special. Being able to represent the best country in the world and your home is a true honor and I’m glad I was able to represent the way I did. I hope I made everyone proud.
How does your ski racing background help you when taking on the big-mountain venues of the FWT?
Besides the obvious technical aspects I gained from racing, I think the biggest thing I learned from all my years racing was how to compete and be able to visualize victory.
You grew up skiing in Aspen and then in Summit County for the Team Summit Big-Mountain team. How did that experience prepare you for the big stage?
I wouldn’t have been able to do it without those years. The experiences [I had] and the people I was surrounded with were legendary.
What’re your plans going into the summer? Heading to the southern hemisphere to continue the shred?
Looks like I’ll be going back to school at the University of Utah for the summer and fall. We get a nice break between the two semesters. Hopefully that time will be spent somewhere down in the Southern Hemisphere. Or at least on some sort of adventure around the States.
Do you have career goals in addition to competing on the FWT? Filming, perhaps?
I’m hoping that competing on the FWT will be my way into filming. That has always been the goal. I want to get back up to AK and film a full segment up there. AK first descents are the name of the game.
What was the funniest moment of your rookie year on the FWT?
There were so many, but one that sticks out was at a dinner in Fieberbrunn. I didn’t have my shoes tied all the way up and while walking to the table with a full plate of food and a beer, my laces caught. My feet got tangled together, sending me face first into the dining room where my food went all over the place and I slammed my beer on a table shooting it all over. I saved it from being really bad, managing to hold onto the beer the whole time, leaving a little left over to drink.
Who’s the funniest competitor on the tour?
That’s a hard one. But if you ever have a chance to spin one with the Wolf Pack you will definitely have a huge smile on your face.
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