Switzerland

Current favorite piece/pieces of gear?
The new Tecnica Zero G Tour Pro boot is pretty ridiculous. So light and good to hike with, but still strong enough for proper shredding.

What’s your “Back in my day, we…”?
Back in the day I used to be drunk every day. Now I'm more into the skiing side of skiing…

Who has inspired your skiing the most?
It changes all the time. Through the years I've found inspiration in different styles, from Tomba to Nicolas Müller and everything between.

Best recovery exercises?
Small beer, small snack and small stretch.

Ideal down day?
The one that's followed by a pow day.

Favorite on-mountain fuel/snack?
I claim I'm doing the perfect sandwich. Dark toast bread, avocado, fried egg and some fine Swiss mountain cheese. I've been doing the same one for about five years, and still gets happy every time I eat it. #gettingold Ha ha.

Spiciest/most intimidating line you've skied or ridden this year?
Did a steep, hidden chute in Engelberg that turned into ice half way down it. Would have been fine if I hadn't massacred my edges on rocks the run before.

Goals in skiing/riding this next year?
I'm super keen on diving a little deeper into the big mountains around Engelberg. There are so many unknown and cool traverses to do around there. But I would lie if I said I'm not stoked to shred the resort more and harder to. There's something about laps with you buddies that a ski tour can't do. Also, since I'm from Sweden, I would really like to do some bigger spring exploring missions!

What’s a great book you’ve read recently?
Kristin Lavransdotter by Sigrid Undset.

Favorite mountain range?
I really like the northern alpine ridge and the Central Switzerland mountains. It's the variety I love. Some looks like the Dolomites, and some are jagged and pointy.

Working title for the book or movie about your life?
The world youngest old man.

Best moment filming with WME this year?
We had a pretty unreal sunrise moment at the top of Mount Titlis. There's something special about riding lifts and hiking in the dark to get to your spot. Way cooler than sunsets.

How did Warren Miller the man influence your skiing/riding career?
He seems to have been a man that, even if he did great things, never was about prestige. That's how I want to look at both skiing and my life - rather having fun than trying to do what other think is cool. That's when cool stuff happens.

Featured Athlete: Grete Eliassen

 

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

Marie-France Roy

What would you do if you won the lottery?

Buy a mountain or cat-skiing operation.

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

Learning where dairy products actually come from. Look it up!

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?

Trina, the rapper, but she’s real : )

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

Just being invited onto another WME movie after having my kids was a dream come true! The crew was exceptionally awesome and being able to film at my home resort of Solitude was just unreal. It was one of the best weeks of my life.

How do you like spending your down days?

At home skiing at Solitude for myself. I love skiing through the trees there and finding my untracked stashes of snow, no matter how long I have been gone on a trip.

Fondest memory from learning to ski or ride?

Following my mom off jumps doing huge spread eagles.

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

I literally skied on my Armada Skis VJJ UL almost every day this year unless I was hitting rails. The name is funny, but the ski is my favorite by far.

Do you have any hidden talents?

I can hold a head-stand forever and I can do over 300 sit-ups.

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

Getting more girls the opportunity to play sports via the Women’s Sports Foundation and supporting and becoming an ally for trans athletes.

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

It was my comeback year! It started with small hand made rail in my yard to skiing over 115 days on snow.

What is your vision for the future of skiing?

Whatever Taylor Brooke Lundquist & Marie-France Roy are doing on their skis and snowboards. Getting back to being a freeskier, no coaches, no rules, just fun!

Favorite classic ski film and why?

The Game by PBP… I probably watched that movie over 100 times while I was tuning my race skis back in the day. Little did I know I was manifesting what was to come over and over again. I love a good ski movie with great music.

 
What is your biggest goal/something you hope to achieve in your ski career?

I hope to influence more young female pro skiers.

 

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Don't miss Grete in our 72nd film, Winter Starts Now, dropping Fall 2021!

 

Name a person who inspires you to be a better skier/rider?
People like Johan Olofsson, Noah Salasnek, and Dave Hatchett that paved the way for big mountain riding. They had true values of what snowboarding means to me and pushed the progression in the right direction. Forever respect those guys and appreciate how much they put on the line. Huge impact

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
Not to be biased, but I would have to say the Points North Heli segment in Alaska from the 67th "Here, There, and Everywhere" was my favorite. Two Alaskans getting to ride the vast Chugach Mountain around Cordova in their home state made for a great time and a really amazing segment. Just so fun to be back in those mountains with my best friend.

What would you do if you won the lottery?
First I would donate a bunch of it to nonprofits that are trying to curb global warming and try to help keep these snowflakes falling for years to come so that we can all enjoy the magic of winter. Of course, then I would have to enjoy a few years of following endless winters and storm chasing globally. The ultimate dream right?!

Best meal you can cook?
A good fresh Salmon dinner on the grill is hard to beat, but I love cooking a good lasagna or Japanese curry

Favorite chairlift and why?
Chair 6 at Crystal Mtn. If you know, you know 😜

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
Crude Magazine's podcast on Patreon is doing some great interviews from Alaska. Really enjoying Cody Liska's insights on current happenings and the history of the snow world up there.

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
I don't know if identifying is the right word, but Iorek Byrnison from the Golden Compass is a magic bear from Svalbard that is the true king of the panserbjorne. Bears are cool, ice bears that can talk and have there own society are even more awesome! Pick up that series, it's a fun read

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Ryland and I hiking up some amazing Swiss terrain and looking around to glaciers everywhere. You can ski/board right into town or apres from a '5000 vertical run accessed by tram or train. Pretty cool. Such an amazing place and so beautiful!

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
All of the gear I use I stand behind 100% but YES. Snowboards are really stepping up the way boards should perform, and redefining the standard of shapes & quality. Also, Ombraz Sunglasses are revolutionary, peep em!

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
Would have to go with POW. There are a lot of passionate individuals right now in the snow sports industry trying to fight for the right side of climate change issues. Thank you all for your hard work and caring enough about the state of winter to be actively trying to make a difference for the good.

Do you have any sponsors, if yes, who?
YES. Snowboards, Now Bindings, Intuition Liners, Homeschool Outerwear, Smith Optics, Ombraz Sunglasses, Van's Snow, Aurora Projekt, Boarderline Alaska

FEATURED ATHLETE: Marcus Caston

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

The people sitting on the chair overhead.

 
Favorite classic ski film and why?

Beyond the Edge. Classic Warren Miller. 

 

What makes for the ultimate day on the mountain?

A good lunch break! I can't remember a bad day on the mountain with a good lunch.

 

 

 

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

In lieu of our 70th film, what’s your most memorable or favorite Warren Miller film or segment – past or present?
Our Nepal segment from Chasing Shadows. That was one epic adventure!

What would you do if you won the lottery?
The same thing I'm doing now; snowboarding and trying to inspire people!

Best meal you can cook?
Tom kha gai soup.

Favorite chairlift and why?
Thunder Chairlift at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort. I could lap the Mushroom Chutes forever.

The most interesting thing you’ve read or seen this year? (books, podcasts, TV shows)
Recently I've been watching a lot of stuff from an amazing teacher named SadhGuru. His mission to raise the vibration of the world is inspiring. 

Fictitious character you most identify with from a book, movie, etc. and why?
Howard Roark. He is someone who created his life around the idea of who he truly, authentically was.

Highlight memory from filming with WME for this year's film?
Following Ryland Bell up some seriously steep couloirs. That kid has no fear and is beyond stoked on snowboarding. 

Gear you are loving right now, on or off the ski slopes, and why?
My Winterstick pro-model snowboard the ARK. It is my favorite board of all time. I also can't go on the mountain without rocking my AVALON7 balaclava and mesh facemask system.

What is a cause you care about that you'd love to share with the Warren Miller audience?
Protect Our Winters and the Futurepositiv Project.

Where would you like to ski that you haven’t been to before?
New Zealand

Who has been the biggest influence to you in your ski career?
Too long to list

Where is your absolute favorite spot for après-ski?
Whistler Village

What is the worst skiing injury you have ever had?
2 blown knees, but they're not so bad.

What is something you wish you had more time for outside of skiing?
Surfing