SIGN: Virgo

HOMETOWN: Burnsville, MN

RESIDENCE: Colorado

STANCE: Regular 15, -12

BEST CONTEST RESULT: 23rd, halfpipe, US Open 2nd, halfpipe, USASA Nationals Open Class

Name one thing that makes you wake up in the morning with a smile on your face.
It definitely has to be waking up without hearing the sound of my alarm clock. Anytime I can sleep in or wake up on my own I'm usually happy.

If you could go anywhere in the world for vacation, where would you go and who would you take?
I would really like to go somewhere with sandy beaches and warm weather, because right now most of my vacations consist of traveling to snowboarding competitions. I would take my family and some of my friends, and just relax.

What is your theme song when you’re riding?
Heroes of Our Time by Dragonforce. Because it is intense but also kind of mellow. I think that reflects my riding the best. Because, there are times when I really charge the hill and try to progress as much as I can, but there are also times when I just enjoy cruising with friends, like most powder days!

What does snowboarding mean to you?
Snowboarding to me is a way of life. I love snowboarding and everything about it. The best part of snowboarding is making tricks your own. By doing new grabs and sick tweaks you can express yourself through your tricks.

What is your favorite brand at PacSun right now?
Nike 6.0 or Burton, they both make great stuff. Nike 6.0 makes really sick shoes and Burton has some pretty cool stuff too.

What item of clothing at PacSun is on your wishlist?
a new pair of shoes