2017 Season highlight:
Staying home the majority of the year and experiencing a record breaking season around Tahoe. I was snowed in so many days that I literally couldn't drive my car, so I'd just walk to Jeremy's house to go pow surfing around the neighborhood. I got to ride many Sierra classics around the basin and down along the Eastern Sierra. It was hard to leave the home range. The two trips where I did actually leave will stand out in my mind forever, riding in the Grand Teton National Park in Wyoming, and then a solo trip down to Mexico to shred off the top of Pico de Orizaba.
Favorite Jones boards:
Hovercraft 56, Mind Expander 154, Solution 61 and the Lone Wolf 168. I've also been riding the Explorer Split 159 lately and have been so stoked on it.
What is one lesson or reminder you learned in the backcountry recently?
No matter how fired up you are to ride something, take a minute to step back and consider all the factors. More often than not, we tend to see what we want and miss some obvious signs that it might not be the best idea in the current conditions.
How do you stay calm + confident when riding exposed lines?
It's a constant learning process. I try to have a solid understanding of the line and be able to anticipate any factors that may disrupt the flow. Things like snow quality, slough, blind spots and run-outs all determine how I ride it. If I can tune in with those elements, I am ready for the interaction between myself and the mountain.