Interview

1. Favorite Dalbello Boot

Quantum

2. What do you use this boot for?

Ski touring and Ski Mountaineering

3. Why do you like this boot?

Stiff enough to drive a solid ski yet has a great walk/uphill range of motion.

4. How long have you been riding for Dalbello?

Since 2013 with Volkl Norway.

5. What age did you start skiing? 

Grew up on a snowboard from the age of 9-24. Switched to skiing in order to complete my Full Mountain certification and have only snowboarded a hand full of days ever since.

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6. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

Passing my IFMGA ski exam having only skied for 3 full seasons.

7. Favorite Place to ride

Lofoten Islands

8. Your Best Ski Trip you have done

Svalbard

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

Japan

10. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

Craig Kelly (Snowboarder)

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

Father/Husband, Business Owner, Photography, mountainbiking, Builder and climbing/skiing of course.

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

Moving in the mountains is the best training for moving in the mountains.

13. What can’t you live without

Coffee

14. Motto/Words you live by

Try harder

15. Most Humbling moment

Many near misses in the working and playing in the big mountains. Stay humble and keep your eyes wide open.

16. Favorite Social Media Channel

Instagram

17. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

Explore all the hidden treasures in my backyard of Lofoten.

18. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?

Started with split boarding in 1997. I had to cut my snowboard in half. Climbed and snowboarded many Volcanoes and high peaks of Washington State/BC.

19. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?

The one I just completed. Too many to list.

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

Rescue equipment for avalanche and injury, camera, warm jacket/hat/gloves, goggles/sunglasses, first-aid kit, thermos, candy.