Meathead East Coast Skiing Adventure Movies & Films

You’re new to the Meathead roster this year, what do you think of the crew?

Everyone i have worked with has been a blast. The crew has a great vibe, and I'm excited to spend more time on the hill. They are legit.. legit as fak.

Give us some ski history of yourself in New Hampshire…

I grew up skiing Gunstock with my bros Ian and Jamie. We always got busted for jumping and patrol would make us watch a stupid safety movie each time we got caught. We also raced gates and ripped up the bumps. We were so desperate for snow in the summer we would ski the sand pits. We put old tires under the sand and could bump ski the steep sand runoffs.

Are you a lucky charm? It seemed like you were always there for the deepest snow of this past season…

I'm not as lucky as I am a powder hound. I think i can sniff it coming.

What’s the story behind that girl who handed you the note up in Newfoundland?

I wish I remembered more.. Whats a brother got to do to get a bite to eat in Newfie without being stalked by teenage girls. These chicks were so desperate they almost caused a car accident. I don't even remember how many meatheads there were but we were trying to find a Foodmart or something when we went by a few girls in a red car. They followed us around town stalking our ride until we thought we lost them. We decided on a drug store and when we came out they were ready for us... I think?

Aside from crazy girls, how'd your first trip up to Newfoundland work out for you?

Skiing in Newfoundland was an experience I will never forget. The terrain is amazing and the snow seems to stick to any degree slope. Talking with other meatheads we theorized that the salt from the ocean and the overall humidity was why the snow maintained itself on these ultra steep pitches. It was extremely technical skiing as the wind brought layers of fresh snow in between hard pack and crust layers from rain. Sometimes in one descent I experienced three or four different types of snow pack. I can only think of one run where it was consistent top to bottom. I can't wait to return during the spring or mid winter and tour in the Tablelands and Gros Morne National Park. Some of these mountains have never been descended on skis and there are tens of thousands of acres to discover.

How often do you get out to ski during a typical winter week?

5 to 7 days a week but not always for an entire day. If it's snowing I am there. My work has a powder day clause!

Tell us about your cool new surveying job…

I have the coolest boss. We rip single track all summer together. He lets me ski all winter. When I survey I get to hike northern NH and map the land. We recon great places to come back to ski or mountain bike.

Your cat was shaved like Mr. Bigelsworth last time we saw it. What’s the deal?

Taj is a Himalayan Persian with a lot of hair. Taj was going for the Bob Marely look, but the dreads hurt his skin, so he told me to shave him with style.

Do you have a mini terrain park in your yard?

Of course I do. A hip jump and a rail.

What’s so great about Cannon Mountain?

The burly weather and the long ski runs, but also the rich history at Cannon. Getting to ski down runs that some of the best skiers and ski pioneers of the U.S. skied. The amazing work of a few locals make it the best skiing in NH.

What was the scariest moment this past season?

Filming with Rooster I was bit by a snow snake. The snow was so deep we could not see and we had to trust our ski lines. My last run I skied into a fallen tree that was buried. The tree had fallen up hill so it stabbed me head on, bruising my liver. Thank god Rooster was right there.

Whammy! That must have hurt, what's the happiest?

Choking on snow at Jay and Stowe with Geoff and Rooster. Life is about good timing and we had it all last winter.

Is New Hampshire cooler than Vermont?

No just different. NH ski areas could take a lot of advice from VT. Ski resort owners in NH don't involve the community enough. Both states have great skiing and biking, but NH gets the nod for rock climbing. VT has more snow that is lift accessible, but lacks the ominous Presidential Range.

What are some goals for the upcoming winter?

Maintain my ability to sniff out powder. I want to take Geoff and Rooster skiing at Cannon on a powder day. I would love to bring the meatheads deep into the white mountains to ski some rowdy big lines.

Any shout outs?

Huge props to Karl Stone at SKINH for working so damn hard for the love of skiing. Thanks to Tom at High Intensity Bike Shop for hooking me up with a sweet ride. Thanks to my boss Gardener for making hard work fun.