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I owe Mt. Hood so much. It shaped the way I ride, and
informed much of my art and designs.”
P: Aaron Blatt
All photos to left by Nimbus Independent
Where do you see yourself in the
ski industry in the coming years?
Professional skier or more of a
designer/creator for the brands you
represent?
I’ve been so fortunate to be able to ac-
tually design the equipment that I pro-
mote. It’s rare that an athlete is given
that opportunity. Personally that has
motivated me to really pour my ideas
and time into the equipment I create.
My plan for the future is to continue to
create more innovative gear, and ski
that gear.
Your art has always been inspiring
but has developed even more over
the years, are you spending more
time in the studio or is it still just a
hobby for you?
I do a lot of drawing and painting for
design work. However, most of my
time is spent making films. It’s the me-
dium I feel I can best communicate my
perspective with the world. With that
said, I hope to begin work on a new
series soon.
What do you have in the works for
the future, more art, book, movies?
When can we expect to see them?
Yes, I’m currently working toward a film
and book about art and design. It’s a
passion project, and I hope to release it
fall of 2019.
What is the biggest inspiration for
your art? Skiing? Traveling? Family?
I find inspiration in everything. Life is a
constant source to draw from. I have
too many ideas, and not enough time.
Have you passed your passion for
skiing on to your kids?
So far so good. My oldest is seven,
and she is frothing for winter. My
youngest is two and already has a sea-
son of skiing and snowboarding under
her belt. We will see where it leads
them, but it has already been worth it!