I started alpine skiing at six years old and was in ski school until eighth grade. In middle school I got bored with alpine skiing and wanted something new. I switched to Telemark and took more lessons through ski school. Three years later I made the National B Team for the 2005-2006 season.
I ski because it makes me happy. I enjoy pushing myself mentally and physically to see how well I can perform. Skiing provides the necessary release from the stresses of college. My goals have two levels, the first one is to compete at as high of a level of competition as I am capable. The second is to have fun. I find big jumps and high speeds to be extremely enjoyable. One of my goals is to maintain the balance between training and enjoying myself on my skis.
“Hi, my name is David, and I am an adrenaline addict.” I love to go fast and the extreme challenge of racing well on tele gear forces me to push myself both mentally and physically. I thrive on this kind of challenge.
Interesting Facts About Myself: I have a history of large, traumatic injuries. I broke my back racing in 2007 at World Cup Finals in Germany. I had two surgeries to treat compartment syndrome in my thigh as well in 2007. This was a separate, slacklining accident. I participate in many other activities that some would consider ‘extreme.’ I am a rock climber, downhill mountain biker, slack liner, unicyclist, and white water kayaker.
2009 Telemark Nationals – Steamboat, CO, 9th overall.
2006 World Cup Telemark-Kimberly, B.C.