Meet Jamie
Date of Birth: April 10,1977
Hometown: Rossland, BC
Occupation: Carpenter / Athlete
Sponsors: Lib Tech, Vans Canada, Rossland Beer CO, RED Mountain
Accomplishments: 2nd Overall Freeride World Tour 2014, 2nd Place Freeride World Tour Chamonix stop 2016, 1st Place RED Mountain Canadian Open 2018
Bio: Born and raised on the slopes of RED Mountain Resort, where I have developed and fine-tuned my skill set which has helped me worldwide. RED is one the best ski hills on the planet. It’s steep technical terrain has produced some serious world class athletes. It’s fun and challenging but thats not even the best part… You can have it to yourself… what’s a lift lineup??? Did I mention it probably has the best tree skiing on the planet? Yes, it’s that good…treat yourself, you won’t be disappointed.
How old were you when you started riding?
I was 1.5 years old
Who are your mentors/influencers?
My biggest influencers were Craig Kelly, Jamie Lynn, Bryan Iguchi
Any Nicknames?
Riz the Griz
What’s your favourite thing about RED?
Favourite thing at Red is the Technical Terrain.
What movie/video gets you most amped for the winter?
Eric Jacksons Alignment
What’s your favorite run at RED?
Links Line is my favourite run
Do you listen to music when you shred? (what’s your go-to?)
Neon Steve
When not skiing/riding, what else do you like to do?
When Not Skiing Or Ridding I would be on My Mountain bike or Skateboard, Exploring Lakes and Rivers.
What’s the best trick name?
Backside Lipslide
Do you have any preseason rituals leading up to the winter?
Big Believer in getting my Core strong for winter. Pre season work outs are a must.
If you could be any animal, what would it be?
Billy Goat
What’s your favorite saying?
60 percent of the time it works every time
Describe your perfect apres.
Rafters with my friends after a day of fun on the Mountain.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
Still ridding as much as possible… Health is Wealth.
Gallery of shred!
