Nickname

Silent Fire

What’s on my iPod

Waldeck

Hobbies/Interests

Photography, yoga

Ultimate Holiday Destination

Bali or Costa Rica

I never leave home without…

My Vega

Heroes/Role Models

Bruce Lee

Who has had the most influence on your athletic career?

Mark Abma, Stephen Fearing

What’s the biggest challenge you’ve had to overcome?

Embracing fears

Greatest fear

Mediocrity

Favorite yoga pose

Pigeon

Advice to young athletes

Aspire to be the best that you can be. Challenge yourself to find your true potential, and in the search you will find wisdom.

How did you get into freestyle?

I ski raced when I was young, but I was known as the freestyle team shadow because I would follow them around the hill until I was finally old enough to join. That year I also watched mogul skier Jean-Luc Brassard win the Olympic Gold Medal. That was the clincher for me to go after my Olympic dream.

Do you currently support a charity?

I founded the “Supporting the Dream Legacy Fund” to support upcoming athletes in the Okanagan. I am also part of the Act Now BC program, and the Adopt and Athlete program. I am also an ambassador for “1 Step Foundation” which helps ski communities adopt more environmentally sustainable practices.

Favorite meal

Sushi

It would surprise you to know that…

My first job was a welder’s helper and crane operator for my dad. My second job was at a winery’s fine dining bistro.

Favorite World Cup stop and why?

Japan – the people are great, the food is amazing and the tree skiing is phenomenal

Favorite form of exercise

Dancing, yoga and hiking

Pet peeves?

Judgment and selfishness