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Age: 20
Birthplace: Bozeman, Montana
Now residing in: Bozeman, Montana
Favorite Slednecks Film: Slednecks 7
Favorite Slednecks Product: The Defender Line
If you weren’t a pro rider what would you be?
Probably trying to get into the music industry screaming my lungs out.
Probably trying to get into the music industry screaming my lungs out.
How do you spend your free time?
Riding moto, practicing on my sled and rocking the gym.
Current sled(s)?
Polaris IQ 600’s
If you could change your sled(s), what would you change?
I'd drop like 100 pounds so we could get crazy and do some nasty maneuvers.
What are your plans for winter 2009?
I plan to hit the foam pit hard and figure out as many flip variations as possible so I can roll to Winter-X Games with a arsenal of tricks to slaughter the competition
We know you can ride a sled with the best in the world. Is there anything that you suck at?
School! That’s why I’m doing what I’m doing!
What do you want to see happen this season?
I want to see more companies get involved and the manufactures step up and support freestyle. It’s been a battle for a while but with all the progression in the past year or two I think it's time.
What do you think we’re going to see go down at this year’s X Games?
Hard to say! I know that there are a lot of talented riders out there that are willing to push the envelope to dial in some gnarly tricks. It's going to be crazy I’m stoked to see what everyone brings to the plate.
What do you think technology and mechanical innovation is going to change for our sport over the next ten years?
I think that it's going to change a lot, dropping weight and making them stronger is what needs to happen. The closer we are to bikes the easier it's going to be to keep up to those guys.
In the event the nut job radicals got their way, how would you feel about riding an electric snowmobile?
I'm down! As long as the thing rips and it can handle what I want to do with it!
What is your favorite toy (other than the sleds)?
I'd have to say my dirt bike, I love ripping that thing.
What is your favorite non motorized toy?
My Zune, that thing is with me everywhere I go!
What is the furthest from home you have ever been?
Moscow, Russia or Columbia, South America. Not sure.
First thought when you wake up in the morning?
Time to go to the gym!
What’s the hardest part about being a pro snowmobiler?
Keeping all the ladies off because my girlfriend gets pissed!
What was the craziest thing you did this year on a sled?
At Haydays 08 I did a no hand flip was going for no hander landing but under rotated and got involved in a snowmobile/wood chip sandwich with Sam in the middle. I walked away though! It was my second attempt after sticking it the first time a week prior.
What makes you happy?
Sticking new tricks the first attempt making it look easy
What pisses you off?
Wrecking my sled, I hate wrenching on that thing! I need a mechanic!
What are your thoughts on Jagermeister?
I know it mixes really well with Monster!
What is the best part about being involved with Slednecks?
The support, the company, the crew and repping the name! When people think about anything crazy on a snowmobile what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Slednecks son!
What is the best part about being involved with Slednecks?
The support, the company, the crew and repping the name! When people think about anything crazy on a snowmobile what’s the first thing that comes to mind? Slednecks son!
Favorite area to ride?
My buddy Ted Culbertson's compound in Helena, Montana.
How did you get your start in snowmobiling?
I grew up in Cooke City and my dad was the founder of a race circuit. I started racing and got my first ramps when I was 15. I’ve just been charging it ever since.
What is your gnarliest scar story?
In 2003 I hit a lip in Cooke City when it was windy and flat light. When I hit my mouth took all of the impact and knocked out all my front teeth and pushed the top part of my mouth back 2 inches. I ate the bars hard! Definitely still the gnarliest!
What is your dream car?
09’ Duramax, pimped to the fullest.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still ripping. Probably living in Temecula, Cali rippin' with the boys and throwing it down!
Where do you see snowmobiling in 10 years?
Silly gnarly beyond anyone’s imagination. Just in the next 5 years things are going to be insane.
Who makes the world’s best burrito?
I don't remember the name, but there's this place in Steamboat Springs, CO that makes some of the best I’ve had!
Please give us a few words of wisdom…
Stay safe, shred the gnar and anything is possible! seriously.