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WHY DO YOU RIDE FOR THE LEVITATION PROJECT?

Because the gear and the vision of the company. Its great to be a part of something new and to help build something. I want to look back in 10 years and reminisce about '05 to 2010, and how we were all throwing down, sending it, and living slightly out of line.

WHAT DOES IT MEAN WHEN YOU RIDE FOR THE LEVITATION PROJECT AND HOW IS IT DIFFERENT THAN RIDING FOR OTHER COMPANIES?

It means that you're living the dream, helping to promote innovative recycling, and doing rad shit. The main difference is that other companies are all established and therefore tied to past concepts. LP has a fresh mission, and the athletes are a big part of that mission.

WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE LEVITATION PROJECT PRODUCT?

If I had to pick only one, the base layers. But sliding into those socks is like heaven.

WHAT DOES SKIING MEAN TO YOU?

Skiing is a way to leave it all behind. Whether it's a day at Snowbird or in the backcountry, when I'm out riding… it's a release.

WHAT SACRIFICES HAVE YOU MADE TO GET TO WHERE YOU ARE?

I never washed dishes in the winter or anything, but I worked in heavy construction every summer since I was 13. It was a good way to make money for the winter or school, but come spring, I was always right back at square one. So it was kind of a sacrifice but it was also very routine for me. That's how I chose to pay for my winters. It did work out pretty well though, I was able to really progress over those years, build some very good relationships, and ski a lot of deep snow.

WORST JOB YOU EVER HAD?

One summer I was working 6pm to 6am, welding inside a huge pipe (16') that went through a mountain. Good money, but a really bad environment.

WHAT ARE THE WORST INJURIES THAT YOU HAVE HAD TO DATE?

Shoulders, ribs, knees, concussions, ankles, bone bruising and hematomas, back, face, nothing too serious..

WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL WINTER DAY LIKE?

Up at 4 or 5, catch a ride from Goose. Hike somewhere and get a couple laps in. Hit the Bird for a couple more, then try to work in the afternoon.

WHAT IS YOUR TYPICAL SUMMER DAY LIKE?

Up at 6, walk the dogs, go to work, ride bikes in the evening, and back home to chill.

TOP 5 PEOPLE YOU RESPECT ALIVE OR DEAD?

Albert Einstein, Benjamin Franklin, Chuck Yeager, Dave McCoy, and Travis Pastrana.

BEST MOUNTAIN YOU HAVE EVER RIDDEN?

West face of Diamond Peak in Valdez.

TOP 5 RIDING DAYS OF YOUR LIFE?

I'll bet that 3 of them were in the last 2 yrs.

TOP 5 HEROES ON THE SNOW?

Sage, Bode, Abma, Jones, Stenmark.

GOALS IN LIFE ON SNOW AND OFF?

I'm very passionate about skiing and snow and living an active lifestyle. I ultimately want to get more involved in the industry. I want to merge my passion into something more, but I have no idea what. I'll also be stoked to raise a family, but that is still a scary thought for me.

TOP 5 BEST CHOICES YOU HAVE MADE IN YOUR LIFE?

moving out west, going to college, moving to Utah, becoming a dedicated ski bum, chasing my girl and keeping her.

WHERE WERE YOU A YEAR AGO?

Trying to buy a house.

WHERE ARE YOU NOW?

With a fucking mortgage!

WHERE ARE YOU GOING TO BE A YEAR FROM NOW?

Biking, waiting for the snow to fly, loving it.