What kind of machine are you on this year?
Polaris Dragon 155 Boondocker turbo. Polaris Assault Boondocker pump fuel turbo.
Next year?
These sleds will be hard to beat, but I'll come up with something.
What kind of modifications do you have to do to your machine to make it dialed for you?
Turbos, Fox Shox, Timbersled suspension, RSI bars, custom everything.
What do you drive these days?
My Dodge diesel dually, and an Audi TT.
How do you relax during the season?
Netflix.
What does your training regiment look like?
I try to eat healthy, play lots of volleyball, and ride as much as I can, you know, keep the body guessing.
If you were not a pro rider, what do you think you would be doing?
I'm in to graphic design so I would probably be pursuing something in that field.
Favorite Slednecks product...
OG Hoody.
Favorite Slednecks movie...
Slednecks 10.
What was your first motorized toy?
Snowmobile of course, Ski Doo 300.
Favorite restaurant...
Pica's.
Favorite riding spot...
Ha ha!
What's your view on country music?
Like it, real men country swing dance in this part of the world.
Who did you look up to as a kid?
Clint Eastwood, Walter Payton, and Dale Earnhardt.
What was the hardest thing you had to give up to be where you are today?
Living in a warmer climate, there are so many reasons why I live here in Alpine, WY, but it takes its toll on you after a while. Weather, cost of living, and short seasons make it difficult sometimes but my passion for riding has kept me here and probably will continue.
Birthplace...
Jackson, Wyoming.
Current residence...
Alpine, Wyoming.
What's your favorite thing about where you live now?
I have everything I need right in front of me, mountains, reservoir, gas station, etc.
What is one thing you wish you could do but can't?
Landing blind on my wakeboard, it scares me!
What kind of music is on your I Pod?
Godsmack, Linkin Park, Dierks Bentley.
What is your favorite toy besides your machine?
My Super Air Nautique.
Was your family into your sport before you?
Yep, the parents used sleds for work and for play before my bro and I were born.
What is the scariest thing you have done?
Air Raley.
What do you plan on doing when you retire?
Golf, naps, sit around and tell stories about my Slednecks adventures.
What was your career plan before your current career took off?
I was a pro snowboarder out of High School riding for Burton. I thought I was on track but life threw me a few curve balls. I don't regret any of them though!
What goals have you set for yourself for next year?
I want my Rocky Mountain Sled School to work out and hopefully have a positive impact on people.
How did you originally get involved with Slednecks?
Jason and I were out one day...
I've told this story way too many times. I'm an OG, maybe the OG. I've been there since the day it was born.
If you could be any superhero which one would it be and why?
Wolverine, because who wouldn't want to be Wolverine!
After a major accident or injury, what motivates you to get back?
Crashing is part of it, we all have taken falls, but the support from family, friends, sponsors, and fellow riders always gets you back in the game. You learn from it, and move on.
With all of the advancement of snowmobiles in the past years what has been your favorite improvement?
Also what improvement are you looking forward to?
Turbos have changed snowmobiling all together, I'm looking forward to more advancement in suspension technology as well as direct injection motors.
What is the best safety feature available now?
Knowledge- the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning.
What words of encouragement would you give to someone aspiring to be you?
At the end of the day, make sure you know why you are doing it, and who you are doing it for.
If you could choose any sport to be a professional at what would you choose and why?
Golf...
better pay, longer pro status, nice weather, good health plan. Lol.
What are your thoughts on Evil Knievel?
Bad Ass, Legend, won't be repeated, won't be outdone. Period!
What are your thoughts on Robbie Knievel?
Following in his old man's footsteps. Big shoes to fill!
What can you do to keep current riding areas open to the public?
Simple, obey the rules, try to support your local snowmobiling club, and maintain your fellow rider who thinks "oh they won't ever shut us down".
What's the dumbest thing you have ever done?
About 170 mph on an icy 2 lane road in Sweden.
What's the smartest thing you have ever done?
Health Insurance.
What are your thoughts on monster trucks?
Great for the whole family!
What was the last concert you went too?
There were a bunch of bands, can't remember all of them, I was in the Viper Room in CA. It rocked!
Beer or the hard stuff?
Vodka, my wife is Russian.
Do you consider golf a sport?
Sure, you need to try it before you knock it.
Do you consider horse racing a sport?
For the horse.
Mountain bikes or dirt bikes?
Both.
Who is your favorite Supercross rider?
Windham.
Who is your favorite action sports athlete?
Travis Rice.
Monster, Rock Star, or Red Bull?
Water, those things make me shaky.
What's the one thing that could make the world a better place?
More bluebird pow days!
If you could go riding with anyone in the world who would it be and why?
My friend and fellow Slednecks rider Barry Blaha. He was there from the beginning and was a true Sledneck.
Why do you do what you do?
I get asked this all the time and the answer has always been for the love of the sport. Many people have never been given the opportunity to ride a snowmobile to know where I come from. This sport has given me so many great memories and brought me so many amazing things. It's a passion, its life, it's what keeps me together.
