What got you into snowboarding in the first place? Who’s been your biggest inspiration/s?
My dad got me into snowboarding. As soon as I saw him on a snowboard, I wanted to do the same thing! I was about 5 years old when I started, so he was my biggest inspiration at that time. Now I really look up to boarders like Mikkel Bang, Tommy Gesme, Mark McMorris, and one of my best friends Red Gerard. They’ve done a lot in snowboarding and I love how they do it.

So, what’s your current favourite trick? Anything in specific you’d like to learn this season?
My favourite trick is for sure a frontside 360. Most feel good one there is! I’d love to learn some new jump tricks for sure.

We’ve also heard you’re quite into your music. What do you listen to when you ride?
It’s funny I’m super super into music, but I don’t ride with headphones in. I like hearing the snow/wind and staying in tune with what’s happening around me, as well as talk to the homies without pausing my music every time. I do carry around a little mini Burton Mine77 speaker that Jake Burton designed, and I like blasting some music out of the speaker in my pocket while I board so I can hear it while on the lift or before I drop.

Any thoughts/comments on your first X Games?
A dream come true. Never thought I’d make it to this point and I’m just enjoying every moment of it all. Super super blessed!