Where ya from? Born in Kentucky, then moved to Wisconsin at age 6, started skiing there. Then moved to CO in '84 and have been in ski towns ever since.

Where ya at? Frisco.

Goals for the Season? Going to new places.

Inspirations? People that go for it.

Why Purl? Local Core Brand and it’s fast.

Other Projects you are involved with? Teton Gravity Research

Sponsors? Oakley, K2, Hestra, Fulltilt, Black Diamond Packs, Purl Wax, Backcountry.com

Words to live by? Your only as fast as the slowest driver. I-70 joke!!

Anything You want to add? Be smart and get a bit of knowledge about snow pack and safety protocol before heading out into the backcountry.