How did you get into skiing?
I used to go regularly with school. We went skiing once a week until I was 10, then unfortunately they had to stop it, due to lack of interest. A few years later I saw a TV show of the X Games and saw skiers throwing down some amazing tricks. This really made me want to try the freestyle side of skiing.
You have been picking up a lot of your tricks at the Grom camps. How have you found the camps?
The Grom camps are awesome. I first started going to the camps knowing nobody and being able to do very little, but as time went by I made loads of friends and learnt a lot. Everybody there is so positive and friendly. I have learnt most of my tricks at the Grom camps and would say I have definitely come on due to them. I'm so grateful to team behind them.
Who do you ski with?
I love to ski with anyone who will ski with me. In the first few years I started freestyle, I mainly only skied with snowboarders. This led to me trying to pull snowboard tricks on skis, and this developed my understanding of tricks a lot. Over the past year the ski scene at my local slope (Ski Rossendale) has grown and grown, so now there are a lot more skiers for me to ride with.
You were one of the first Brits to start doing double flips. How did you go about trying your first double?
I first did a double flip in Tignes this year. My friends and I were hitting this huge backcountry kicker we had built. I had done a few flips and spins over it which felt good, so I thought why not give a double flip a try. I went for the double back and it seemed to work out. I also learnt a few new doubles in the park in Saas Fee this year. I met Joe Murrell who was also doing the double so we basically trained on them in the park and on the trampoline in the evenings. Neither of us knew exactly what we were going to throw, but threw hard in the direction we had in mind.
Who are your ski idols?
I have loads of ski idols, some friends and some pros. My biggest idol is definitely Corey Vanular for the way he makes everything look completely effortless. I'm basically inspired by anyone who throws something crazy and makes me want to do the same.
Your brothers Sam and Harry are wicked skiers too. Do you push them?
Yeah, I love to ride with my brothers. Every time I go skiing they will come with me. Every time they ride I love to see them trying new things. I coach them a lot in skiing and trampolining, and because they are both so young they seem to have no fear and will try whatever comes into their heads. Some nights I will watch them throw some insane stuff that I can't do and makes me so stoked.
What are your future plans with skiing?
In my head I have loads of plans for skiing. There are just so many places you can go with it. I would love to be known for doing something crazy or off the wall to push the sport. I am also planning to do a few seasons when I turn eighteen and see where I go from there. It would be cool to make a living out of it as well, but I'll just have to wait and see where I end up.
Anything you would like to add?
I would just like to say thanks to all who ride with me and keep pushing me. And to all who support me with my skiing.


