Big Mountain, USA

Tyson can be found ripping around Beaver Creek or the famous Vail East Chutes when he’s home training, not too shabby. Placing 2nd in the US Extreme Freeskiing Champtionships, we all are waiting to see what Tyson can do this year. In his spare time he published posts to his website tysonbolduc.com, it’s an entertaining read for sure.

Nick Name:

T

Date of Birth:

5-28-82

Height:

5 10

Weight:

170

Residence:

Vail, CO

Marital status:

Single

Major interest/hobby apart from skiing:

Aside from skiing I enjoy cooking, playing with my dog, photography, learning how to use Photoshop, and watching movies.

Other sports:

Mountain Biking, Hiking and Trail Running, Tennis, Golf, Soccer, Speed Flying

What in your life is most awarding:

Meeting people and creating relationships with people from different places while traveling and seeing the world has always been my dream, but being able to travel and do what I love to do is the most rewarding aspect of my life.

What gives you energy and lets you think about other things than skiing:

Skiing has been a focus and a priority of mine for so long it is hard to say. However, when I am able to think about things other then skiing I have to be in the tranquility of nature or poring my thoughts into the keys of my computer.

What do you do to unwind:

Take my dog running in the woods.

Best idea of having a good time:

Skiing powder with friends.

Favorite reading:

The Economist

Favorite food:

Steak and Ice Cream

Favorite music:

Depends on my mood…

Favorite place to travel to:

This is a secret…

What is your favorite city to visit and why:

NY, NY This is the only place I have ever been lost, but still had a great time.

Favorite spots and resorts:

Favorite spot: Tamok, Norway
Favorite Resort: Vail, CO

Where do you preferably spend your time off:

In the woods

Skiing since:

I have been skiing since I was two.

What started you skiing:

I started ski racing as a kid because I lived in the perfect place and had the unique opportunity to practice and train with with Ski Club Vail, but I continued skiing because I love being outside and playing with the powers of gravity.

Why do you ride:

I ride for many reasons and it changes every day, however I thrive partly on the thrill and the risk, but yearn for the camaraderie that the sport exemplifies.

Best part of skiing:

Freedom

Hardest part:

Saying goodbye to friends.

Weakness:

Corked tricks

Most important people in your life:

My parents and brother

Worst moment in your career:

I have had a lot of sad and bad experiences, but as long as I am able to keep skiing then nothing can be considered the worst…

Best moment in your career:

Winning the Jackson Hole Freeskiing Open. Not only was this a cool experience but an emotional hurdle given my friend Chalie had been seriously hurt in the same event.

General career goals:

Travel and experience life from a unique perspective and gain enough clout as an athlete so that at some point I can give back and help the up and comers in the in industry and share my experiences.

Year 2007 -08 Highlights:

Film Segment, Two Plank Productions “Set In Motion”

Objectives for 2008/09:

Domination… No. I would like to pursue skiing at the highest level possible while continuing to document my experiences through film and photography as well as maintaining a presence in Big Mountain Competitions.

Most respected skiers?:

Aaron Rahlves, Jon Olsson, Seth Morrison

Other most respected athletes:

Sean White, Dave Kalama, Tiger Woods, Lance Armstrong, etc…

Your advice to a beginner:

Just go ride. Watch others to learn technique, but always stay within your comfort zone so you are not taking unnecessary risks. I know so many incredible riders who could have gone all the way, but got hurt doing silly things and never made a come back. Be smart!

What’s a typical training week:

In the summer my schedule starts at 6:00am, at the gym until 8:00 before I go to work all day. After work I do cardio, which entails a long run or bike ride. Then do it again and again, but rest on Sundays.

Any Training "secret":

Ski Club Vail’s John Cole

Occupation If I was not a professional skier:

Helicopter Pilot


www.tysonbolduc.com