All the athletes are individuals. This isn't a team sport. We all have our own styles, our own clothing preferences and our own way of doing things. That's the way I do things and I'm proud of it.

All the athletes are individuals. This isn't a team sport. We all have our own styles, our own clothing preferences and our own way of doing things. That's the way I do things and I'm proud of it.

All the exciting contests and travel and sponsorships are cool, but I like to be able to have influence on people and on youngsters.

I try to keep a pretty one-tracked mind.

My family has always gone to church. I like to think that faith has been a part of my life since I was a lot younger. It's definitely a part of my athletic career. I always wear a cross on my goggles during contests when I'm doing something gnarly. It's a reminder that I've got someone else helping me out.

Most places in the Midwest, you ski on piles of trash, like retired landfills.

I skied on Astroturf and PVC pipe on the slope in my backyard.