Athletes

FEATURED ATHLETE: TOM DAY

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier?

John Egan.

 

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Ski!

 

Breakfast of champions?

Coffee.

 

Favorite chairlift and why?

KT 22 (at Squaw). It's Fast vert, access a variety of challenging terrain, and has constantly changing snow conditions. Makes for a ong ski season. 

 

Ideal down day?

Skiing free without a camera pack.

 

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?

There are too many to have just one. It's always a gift to capture images in Vermont. Also Kinley Quinn singing a powerful version of "I am Able". And skiing with long time friends (Scot Schmidt and the Egan brothers) in Montana.

 

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?

My RED camera. What beautiful images it can capture.

 

How do you think the year 2020 will shape the future of skiing?

I think the season of 2020 showed us not to take chair lift skiing for granted. In a wisp it was gone. No matter what is thrown at us in the future we will need to work together, public and ski area owners, to make it work.

 

What is your vision for the future of skiing?

What I can't see changing is the thrill of the sport. The freedom of the experience, letting your mind escape for a bit and being totally immersed in the now. As long is there is snow, we will have that.

 

Favorite classic ski film and why?

"Last of the Ski Bums" captured the essence of passionate ski bums, enjoying a season, traveling around the word to experience different mountains and friends.

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Don't miss Tom in our 71st film, Future Retro, dropping Fall 2020

FEATURED ATHLETE: Parkin Costain 

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier?

My dad!

 

What would you do if you won the lottery?

How much are we talkin? Invest half and then buy a helicopter.

 

Breakfast of champions?

Good old chocolate chip pancakes, bacon, eggs and a big dump overnight.

 

Favorite chairlift and why?

Big Sky Challenger Lift! It gets you right to the Headwaters hike at Moonlight where there are endless big lines to ski.

 

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)

Neowise Comet.

 

Ideal down day?

Drinks, tea and baking with the girlfriend.

 

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?

Getting one more day at the resort after they closed from COVID.

 

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?

Alzheimer’s Research - it’s been tough watching my grandma progress through the disease.

 

How do you think the year 2020 will shape the future of skiing?

I think it’s going to really test the ski industry. I hope everyone is able to persevere and we can get back to a normal winter here soon.

 

What is your vision for the future of skiing?

I think that the level of shredding is just going to continue reaching that next level. Last year was a huge eye opener for me at Kings and Queens, and I can’t even imagine where the sport will be at in 10 years.

 

Favorite classic ski film and why?

Blizzard of Aahhh’s. 

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Don't miss Parkin in our 71st film, Future Retro, dropping Fall 2020

FEATURED ATHLETE: BAKER BOYD 

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier? 

Sam Coffey. Glen Plake.

 

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Build a private ski resort for The Freaks! 

 

Best meal you can cook? 

Frozen pizzas.

 

Favorite chairlift and why?

Chair 6 at Aspen, great bang for your buck! 

 

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)

This is Water by David Foster Wallace.

 

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?

Tons of heli drops in and surfing In the same day in Iceland.

 

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why? 

Polartec NeoShell, a waterproof and breathable fabric, best of both worlds. Head kore skis and boots, lightweight enough to spend the day hiking and stiff enough to handle skiing fast.

 

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience? 

POW - Protect Our Winters. 

 

Favorite classic ski film and why?

Aspen extreme.

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Don't miss Baker in our 71st film, Future Retro, dropping Fall 2020

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?
Marcel Hirscher.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
Bring all my friends to Alaska for a few weekends of Heliskiing.

Best meal you can cook?
Impressed of my own BBQ skills.

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
Hans Roslings book, "Factfulness".

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Meeting a lot of new friends.

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
My new rocket espresso machine, because i just love coffee.

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
Higher safety awareness in the backcountry.

Do you have any sponsors, if yes, who?
Helly Hansen, POC, Head, NOCCO

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?
My husband Rob.

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
any and all that Rob was in during the '90s! Especially the one from Russia

What would you do if you won the lottery?
Depends on how big the lottery! Probably a house on the beach in Kauai if it was over 15 million, plus give an endowment to Alaska Wilderness League.

Best meal you can cook?
Elk meatballs and gluten-free spaghetti

Favorite chairlift and why?
JHMR Tram when it's walk on because options are endless

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
I love watching the truth come out about the biased and unfair push to drill in the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge like in the July Politico whistleblowing articlehttps://www.politico.com/interactives/2019/trump-science-alaska-drilling-rush/?emci=63a935d5-9db4-e911-bcd0-281878391efb&emdi=3a369c8d-23b5-e911-bcd0-281878391efb&ceid=1878951

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
Ayla from Clan of the Cave Bear. She has a wolf, she hunts, she travels, she's fearless and most of all, she's deeply loving.

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Watching my two daughters ski for the camera. They were so honest the way that kids are, with no pretense, just a love for skiing.

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
The North Face FutureLight series since it's the first time that layering has become really easy and I can forget about what I'm wearing when I'm wearing it.

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
Protecting the Arctic National Wildlife Refuge from oil and gas drilling. It's a human rights and wildlife, wilderness, public lands issue that gives us a chance to do the right thing in this last great expanse of Alaska instead of repeat the imperialistic approach our nation is so known for. alaskawild.org #protectthearcticrefuge ourarcticrefuge.org

Do you have any sponsors, if yes, who?
The North Face

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?
Mikaela Shiffrin inspires me to be a better skier because she is always improving, working harder, skiing faster and performing under pressure. I want to push the limits of skiing like she does. I also am incredibly inspired by Christina Lustenberger because I used to watch her race when I was growing up and now I get to watch her completely shred big mountains.

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
Steep and Deep- 1985, Flow State- 2012

What would you do if you won the lottery?
I would buy my first car :) I would fix up our buildings at my grandparent's tree farm. I would travel to all the places I’ve dreamed of. I would help young athletes be able to afford to go skiing!

Best meal you can cook?
Curried, quinoa, currant, mango, pepper salad

Favorite chairlift and why?
The old chairlifts at Red Mountain because they are so old school and slow. You get to take time to appreciate where you are, make friends with the locals, rest your legs, and plan your next epic run!

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
The 4 Agreements by Don Miguel Ruiz, Podcasts- Finding Mastery feat Jewel, 10% Happier feat Brene Brown

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
I’m not sure. Maybe Jess from New Girl because she always has the best intentions and tries to be helpful, however somehow messes up and ends up apologizing... mix that with a healthy dose of awkwardness and positivity and that might be me...

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
I have too many to count. First, the epic pow heli-ski day on my second-day filming. Second, spending the night at the Argentiere Hut in Chamonix and waking up in darkness to start filming. Third, jumping out of a helicopter to get to one of the lines I was about to ski.

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
My Rossignol skis- all of them because they are solid, turn fast and are always improving (SL, GS, Black Ops, Touring set up) My Helly Hansen set up because it is stylish, functional and it keeps getting cooler every year. My jet boil because who doesn’t like warm beverages everywhere they go. My headlamp because... I just love it in a nerdy sort of way.

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
I have a huge passion for trying to keep girls in skiing. I am so sad when I see girls drop out of racing for a number of different reasons. I hope that the WM movies inspire these girls, I hope that I can be relatable in my career, and I hope more than anything that these girls continue to love to ski, whether it is racing, powder or just as a hobby. Check out “Fast and Female.”

Do you have any sponsors, if yes, who?
Rossignol, Look bindings, Helly Hansen, Dainese helmet, Level gloves, Leki poles, Oakley goggles/sunglasses, Polar Asset Management Partners, Martha McCarthy & Company

FEATURED ATHLETE: CAM FITZPATRICK

 
Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?

Travis Rice, Willie Mcmillon and Rob Kingwill

 

Favorite chairlift and why?

The Tram at JHMR. You have so much side-country access from the top and you have crazy top to bottom terrain within the resort gates. The opportunities are endless.

 

What makes for the ultimate day on the mountain? 

The ultimate thing would be surrounding yourself with fun and trustworthy people!

 

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider? 
The US women’s mogul team (my teammates). They’re the best in the World and push and inspire me everyday to be better.

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
My mom was in an all girls segment at Snowbird in Born To Ski. It’s a really bad ass all girls segment with one legged skier Dianna Goldman.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
I’d buy a house in a every place I’d want a house and then get a jet so I could bring my family and friends whenever I wanted.

Best meal you can cook?
I make some mean potatoes but I consider myself more of a dessert gal. My ginger snaps *muah

Favorite chairlift and why?
DC at Grand Targhee. My brother and I practically grew up on that lift...

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
Duals day at Deer Valley World Championships. Seriously exciting stuff, so if you missed it I’d highly recommend checking it out...

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
Curious George pretty much sums me up. I consider myself pretty monkey like and fairly curious...

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Heli skiing for sure! I’d never been before and it was a wicked experience!

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
"Spyder has this half puffy jacket that is amazing on and off the hill and I swear I’ve wore it everyday since I’ve gotten it. Their gortex shell jacket that I wear in the film is also amazing. It’s so light and perfect all year around. "

Do you have any sponsors, if yes, who?
Oakley, Spyder, ID One USA

FEATURED ATHLETE: CONNERY LUNDIN

 
Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider? 

Marcus Caston. And anyone doing it with a fat smile on their face. The best skier is the one having the most fun.

 

What’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?

Silverton Segment with Andy Mahre & Pep Fujas "Children of Winter" - 2008

 
Favorite chairlift and why?

KT-22 at Squaw Valley. From the top of KT you can access so much terrain. 

 
What makes for an ultimate day on the mountain? 

Shredding in a big group with your friends, skiing fast, not stopping, pushing each other, leaving your comfort zone and throwing out high fives after.

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?
The one and only Keely Kelleher

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
I am not sure I remember the exact moment on screen, but I remember hearing the song and how I felt watching the segment. The song was by Counting Crows - A Long December. I remember being in the theater and feeling excited about a sport that would surround my lifestyle and livelihood.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
Honestly, minus trying to save wildlife because we keep killing it, I would probably continue doing exactly what I am doing. I love teaching people how to ski and going skiing. Inspiring more people to get outside and ski is rewarding. If I can get more people to love the outdoors and the lifestyle, maybe the world would be a slightly better place. I would definitely take a few more ski trips and travel as much as possible.

Best meal you can cook?
Curry and elk pasta.

Favorite chairlift and why?
Too many to say, Thunderwolf in Big Sky for a super long bump run, Headwaters in Big Sky for great hiking terrain, the 20 minute single chair in Pomporovo, Bulgaria for taking a ride back in time, the Rotair in Engelberg, Switzerland for the access to amazing terrain and views, the Roca Jac in Portillo, Chile because it's fun!

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
Full disclosure I am a huge nerd I read a really great article on greenland sharks and their lifespan - mind blowing! 

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
I would say Storm from X-Men because she can create her own weather and then fly to the top of mountains. From a book, Lera from The Golden Compass series.

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
I would say getting to know the people I was filming with, and being around people who are also inspired by skiing. Learning how to ski pillow lines (which I am still not good at) and BC powder and trees was also a huge plus!

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
People in the powder community are going to probably stone me, but I am really enjoying skiing my Firebirds. It's pretty great to feel a ski from tip to tail. Obviously I was not skiing them in BC, but a super fun ski.

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
I spent time in Africa with a school. We went to a lot of different areas over the time I was with them. I love animals and think it is super important to be aware of the impact we have when we move into their environment. In Namibia there is a organization called the Cheetah Conservation Center. It does not solely focus on the Cheetah, but also focuses on big cats. Also, education in my opinion is extremely important and less valued these days.

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