Interview

1. Favorite Dalbello Boot

Krypton 130 id TI

2. What do you use this boot for?

Freeride competitions, resort skiing and shorter tours.

3. Why do you like this boot?

This is a solid boot for all things freeride skiing. The wrap liner is super comfy and easy to get on.

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

Being a part of the Dalbello team is an honor because of the prestigious riders it holds and best quality boots!

5. How long have you been riding for Dalbello?

I have been riding for Dalbello since I was 15 or so. Ever since I got a Krypton 130 id with the wrap liner, I never looked back.

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6. What age did you start skiing? 

When i was 3 years old.

7. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

Placing 2nd overall on the Freeride World Tour and earning rookie of the year in 2021.

8. Favorite Place to ride

Palisades Tahoe with Alta/Snowbird in a very close second.

9. Your Best Ski Trip you have done

Freeride World Tour 2021

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

Anywhere exotic basically. Japan, Australia, Dubai indoor resort, Pakistan, etc. I don't care a ton for good snow but more the novelty, anywhere you can ski is cool to me.

11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

Shane McConkey and Candide Thovex

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

When I'm not skiing I attend college, work, run, mountainbike and train for skiing.

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

I like to run, mountainbike, go to the gym and whatever feels right.

14. What can’t you live without

I can't live without friends, family, skiing, and fun!

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

Three things you should know about me are: I love to compete in the sports I do, I have a cool cat named Ralph and I can be a quiet person but become more talkative once I get to know someone.

16. Motto/Words you live by

You have a limited time on earth. Take advantage of it!

17. Most Humbling moment

I think one of the most humbling moments for me was when I showed up to Verbier, SWI as a rookie on the Freeride World Tour and saw the Xtreme Verbier venue: the Bec Des Rosses. I basically pooped my pants when I saw it haha.

18. Favorite Social Media Channel

@kookoftheday or @hallofmeat

19. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

I hope to bring something new to freeride skiing. I don't know what exactly yet but I think it will fall into place with the right work! My immediate goals are to win the Freeride World Tour and break into the film scene a lot more.

20. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?

I started to tour more when I moved from California to Utah when I was 18. I wasn't able to tour a lot when I was younger because I didn't have the knowledge or time to take part in it.

21. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?

My favorite ski tour is a mellow area below Alpine Meadows in California. I love it because it is a safe area for avalanche danger and has a few cliffs to hit in the big moss covered trees. It has a nice skin track usually too so it is easy to hot lap!

22. What is in your pack when you go out ski touring?

I typically have water, a few bars and snacks, shovel, probe, a few first aid items, and sometimes extra lenses/glasses/layers.