Interview

1. Why do you like being a part of the Dalbello team?

I am really excited to be a part of the Dalbello team this season!

2. How long have you been riding for Dalbello?

This is my first year with the Dalbello team!

3. What age did you start skiing? 

I started skiing when I was 5 years old, on a small, only tow rope, hill called Hickory Hills, in Traverse City, Michig.

4. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

I think one of my professional breakouts in my ski career was getting two photos published in the last ever Powder Magazine Photo Annual - the reason this felt so special was because I had worked really hard with many phenomenal and seasoned professional ski photographers for 2 years, with the goal to get published in a printed Powder Magazine. So when I was notified that I had 2 photos published in the last ever printed Powder Magazine, a magazine I had idolized and dreamt about for years, I was over the moon with excitement. It felt like the hard work and dedication had payed off and that I had more or less “made the cut.” Another professional breakout was landing the cover Backcountry Magazine, something I had only wished and dreamt about but never expected. Being asked to ski in the 72nd Warren Miller Entertainment film was another huge milestone for me. Personal breakouts for me have been more of a steady and ongoing process. Moving to Jackson, Wy, to test my skills and abilities as a skier in a completely new and different environment has been a big personal life change and new chapter for me , as I knew that if I wanted to expand my skiing and knowledge I needed to expand my horizons beyond Salt Lake City (but to be totally honest SLC, little cottonwood and big cottonwood) are amazing places and I absolutely love it there and there are many many objectives, peaks, and ski lines there that I have not done that I would love to do). I think moving to Jackson was a personal breakthrough for me as I am now able to try something new, with different mountains, a different scene, and different people to learn and grow with.

5. Favorite Place to ride

My favorite place to ski… anywhere where my friends are… that’s what fires me up the most. Nothing beats shredding with your friends. But if we are talking about locations I would have to say Alta Ski Area, the Alta magic and family there is hard to beat. Also Jackson Hole, the place is no joke and a total scene. Snowbird, because utah powder is the best.

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6. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?

I would love to travel to more remote and unique places, where skiing is the goal, but the real story is about the entire adventure, the experience, the culture, the travel. Argentina, the Dolomites, Chamonix, Alaska spine lines, honestly so many places fire me up! My list is long… but hey that’s why we write list and have goals!

7. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

Ski hero growing up: Growing up as a ski racer I was obsessed with Bode Miller, Ted Ligety and Tommy Ford… of course Lindsey Vonn - the usual suspects. But when I got a little older and became more interested in big mountain skiing I really enjoyed watching Sean Pettit ski, because he seemed like a really fun dude with a ridiculous style and energy. I looked up to Angel Collinson and was always super stoked on Glen Plakes personality, imaginative style and spunky character. Another ski hero is Wendy Fisher.

8. What do you do when you are not skiing?

When I am not physically skiing, I am usually thinking or dreaming about skiing. Hah! I really enjoy mountain running, climbing, and spending time in the mountains. I love playing music with my musical friends. I play the ukulele and sing, which has been fun to do more and more with my talented friends who rip the guitar and sing. Also dancing - I love dancing - so you can often find me dancing hard, covered in sweat on the dance floor. Country swing, lindy hop, interpretive, dad moves… you name it - if there is music playing - I’m swiveling! I also am a mad baking machine - muffins muffins muffins. Writing and journaling.

9. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?

Lots of training on the off season and pre season! I used to be very strict about what exactly I do but now I actually just take pleasure in being able to do many different activities. A big one during the preseason is lifting weights, usually done in the back yard workout area at Jimmi Ryan’s house in Jackson, running, hiking, climbing, roller blading, mountain biking and recently a lot of yoga. Yoga has been a killer activity, for the mental and physical body, that has payed off more recently as I am doing it a lot more. Also being in the sauna and Ice bathing with breath work has been an awesome pre season ritual.

10. What can’t you live without

I definitely can’t live without my friends. I am an extrovert and lover so having people in my life who are supportive and encouraging but also push my limits as a human is important to me. Maybe a nice pen and journaling book… writing is one of my favorite things to do, especially on trips and adventures as well as day to day in life. Something about hand writing on paper… is very calming and feels good to me. And Nature, oh nature and the outdoors…. I need it.

11. What are 3 things we should know about you?

I am a dreamer of wild big ideas. Sometimes I have a hard time finishing things.

12. Motto/Words you live by

Be Kind. Give love. Live beautifully hard. Accept where you are. Be present.

13. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

Rogue Intentions ( A episode series my best friend and teammate Jimmi Ryan and I are working on, this season and following seasons). I am fired up about it!