Born & raised in Jackson, James has a strong grasp on the community and what it’s like to grow up in a Wyoming Ski Town. He was raised with the Jackson Hole Ski & Snowboard Club, spending over 10 consecutive years participating in various forms of winter activities from cross county skiing, to a few years as a ski racer to the majority of his time as a member of the Freeride Skiteam. James competed for 6 years as a sponsored athlete on the regional & national stage in a variety of events encompassing slope style, half-pipe & big mountain competitions. After high school, James moved up to Bozeman, MT where he continued his passion for skiing while perusing both a bachelors & a masters degree in environmental design & Architecture from Montana State University. He is currently an Architectural Designer working for a local architecture studio. Though his professional endeavors fall primarily outside the ski club, he is in a unique position to inspire athletes both physically & academically while coaching weeknights at snow king and as a fill-in weekend coach.
Sport-specific Experience and Certifications
- FWT Junior Championship Competitor
- Big Mountain USSA Slopestyle Nationals Invitee Gatorade FreeFlow Tour
- Slopestyle Competitor Rev Tour
- Slopestyle Competitor USASA halfpipe Podium at Jackson Hole
Education
- Montana State University- Architecture
- Bachelors of Environmental Design
- Masters of Architecture
Personal Philosophy
Your body can only go as far as your mind will let it. Find what inspires you and use it to break down barriers you have constructed around yourself.
