In 2001 I qualified for USASA nationals by placing first in USASA Slalom and Giant Slalom racing in my age group overall for the season at Tyrol Basin, Wisconsin. I support the Burton Chill program as a volunteer and photographer. I prefer Burton snowboards, race bindings, race boots and equipment, Salomon soft boots and Flow bindings.

My favorite locations so far include Jackson Hole, Snowmass, Kirkwood and Heavenly. The snow was very nice in Banff, where the cold weather makes good powder and the Canadian exchange rate is favorable for U.S. snowboarders! Ajax in Aspen has finally been freed from the tyranny of skier exclusivity (thank goodness!) but Snowmass offers better riding. Other places I've ridden include ...

Snowboard Competition:
United States Amateur Snowboarding Association (USASA)

Selected Chicago Area Snowboarding Resources:
Shred Shop
Viking Ski Shop

Tyrol Basin
Wilmot
Raging Buffalo
Devil's Head

Snowboard Film Productions and Events:
Warren Miller
Teton Gravity Research
Banff Adventure Film Festival

Selected Snowboarding Websites:
www.freecarve.com