How I got started

Attended Durango Mountain Bike Camp summer of 1999, 2000, and 2001. Also attended Whistler Blackcomb Gravity Camp in 2002, 2004 and 2005 where I had the opportunity to ride with Wade Simmons, Thomas Vanderham,  and Andrew Shandro.
I raced cross country for the season of 2000.
I have been downhill racing since 2001.
1st downhill race was at Schweitzer Mountain in 2001 which I placed 5th in the 14 and under beginner division. In 2002 I also raced at Schweitzer Mountain in the 16 and under division and place 2nd.
In 2003 I raced the WIM series which I placed 1st in for the 16 and under beginner. In 2004 I also placed 1st in the 18 and under sport. I had a 4th place finish at the Schweitzer Mountain Norba Nationals in 2004.
I qualified to race in the U.S. Nationals in Mammoth where I placed 9th in 2004. In 2005 I placed 3rd in the WIM Series for the Junior expert class. Also, in 2005 I qualified for the U.S. Nationals in Mammoth where I placed 14th. In 2006 I placed 1st in expert and 2nd overall at the Fat Tire Frenzy. In 2007 I placed 4th in expert at the Deer Valley Norba National.  

 Goals for the Future

My goals for 2009 are to participate in as many Mountain State Cups and regional races as possible.  
I would also like to enter more freeride and dirt jumping events. Attend as many photoshots as possible and maybe get a video part. 

What inspires you to compete?

The first year I got my Gary Fisher Level Betty Fun Hog One I raced my local downhill mountain bike race where I had a blast. I ended up cracking the headtube on that frame so I saved up and bought some better parts and they warrented the frame and I raced again the next year and got 2nd place. It was a great feeling and I had alot of fun and meet some cool people so I contuined racing.

Some Personal Information About Me:

I`m from Sandpoint, Idaho but right now I'm going to school in Missoula, MT. I`m always looking for new people to ride with. I love freeriding as well as downhill racing. I`m always building and maintaining trails in the area. I have built a stunt trail at my house as well as dirt jumps. I enjoy all forms of riding, trails, dirt jumps,urban,trials and racing.

Describe your style...

I ride alot of different terrain from dirt jumps to trials and everything inbetween. I really enjoy riding technical freeride trails with lots of stunts. So I carry my riding style from one form of riding to another.

Do you train? What does your schedule look like?

I try to ride as much as possible and vary my riding quite a bit. On the weekends I usually ride the lifts at Schweitzer Mountain here in Sandpoint, Idaho. I also ride alot of shuttle trails that my friends and I have built. Sometimes I ride urban around town and hit the dirtjumps at my house. Durning the summer between the races I visit Nelson,B.C. where I ride with my friends for a few days. And I always try to visit Whistler at least once a year.

Why do you compete?

I compete because it gives me a chance to hang out with friends and see who is faster. Because sometimes you beat them and sometimes they beat you. Its really cool to meet new people that share the same interests.

Placing 1st Expert and 2nd Open at the Fat Tire Frenzy. Overall WIM series leader and Washington state champion in 2003 and 2004.Placing 6th at the Mount Snow NORBA National Finals and going to the National Championships and placing 14th #1 ranking in Idaho and #23 in the U.S. for Junior Expert in 2005.
The local newspaper did an article on both me and my 14 year old brother who also downhill races.