At the tender age of 16, Henrik Harlaut (a.k.a. E'Dollo) is taking the European ski scene by storm. The son of a champagne merchant, Henrik was the product of the snowy slopes of Are, Sweden. We caught up with Henrik to find out a little more about this Swedish wonder-kid.

Age: 16

Hometown: Åre, Sweden

Sponsors: Ninthward, Scott, Salomon and Harlaut Champagne

What was it like growing up in Åre?

It was perfect. I can't think of anything better than living in Åre. You get to see the mountains every day and go skiing lots. I loved it.

I hear you have a champagne connection. Tell us about it. Do you like drinking it?

I'm not allowed to drink it yet (I'm still under age!). We have had the champagne business in my family for more than 100 years and it is a tradition in my family that when you have your baptism you get some Champagne on your tongue. This could explain why I like spinning so much [laughs].

How long have you been skiing for?

I've been skiing the whole of my life. Growing up in Åre, you are put onto skis as soon as you can walk. It wasn't until I was 10 that I started to get into freeskiing.

How did you get into freeskiing?

I saw Jon Olsson in the snowpark in Åre and I started to dream about being able to ski as well as him. I kept going back again and again learning tricks and trying to get better. I just got hooked.

Who do you like skiing with and why?

I usually like skiing with my friends. We push each other in the right direction and support each other when trying to learn new stuff. They are always there to help me and this make me push myself more.

What's the best thing about being a pro skier?

I think it is definitely that you get paid to travel the world and ski. Who wouldn't want that? [laughs]

Do you get girls chasing you because you are a pro skier?

Ha ha. No comment.

Who are your heroes?

I have a lot of heroes. My friends are big heroes to me as they help me out all the time. I also look up to Mick-D, Mike Hornbeck, Lolo Favre, Lolo Thevenet and loads more. There are so many people out there ripping it.

What are you favourite tricks?

At the moment I really like my corked 9 blunt. It feels so smooth when spinning it and it looks awesome.

What tricks are you working on at the moment?

I have a few unnatural tricks that I am working on. Unnatural spins can be really tricky but I think I'm going to get them soon.

What competitions did you do last season?

Last season I was travelling around a lot. I was at the US Open, the Orage European Freeski Open, Freestyle.ch and in Saas Fee over the summer for the Saas Fee Ride.

Which was your favourite competition?

I really liked the Jib Academy. The competition was over a whole week so you had a lot of time to show the judges what you were capable of. You could spend a lot of time getting your tricks down and the judges could see how good a skier you really were.

What are your goals/plans for this season?

I would like to get into the top 10 in all the big competitions. I'd also like to film a lot and have as much fun as possible.

Where do you see your future?

Skiing. I love skiing and that is what I want to do. I just want to get better and better and keep skiing.

What is your best skiing moment?

I don't think I have a 'best' moment. I have loads of good memories of sessions in the park, hiking rails with friends. For me skiing is about friends and they're in all my good memories.

You were in the UK for the London Ride 07. How was that?

It was great. I got to chill with my boy Paddy Graham and hang out with all the UK riders. I also managed to get a second place which I was totally stoked with. It was a little weird riding on plastic indoors but it was fun.

Do you know many of the UK skiers?

Yeah, I know quite a few. I have met a lot at the Saas Fee Ride and I met a lot in London. I also see a lot of the British guys out in the parks around the world.

What are the UK skiers like?

They are all really nice. British guys are supposed to be nice aren't they. All polite and proper [laughs].

Do you have any shout-outs? People you would like to thank or big up?

All my homies here at home and in the capital; Mickael Deschenaux; all the UK riders; all my sponsors; all the cameramen who get the shots.