Which of Stio's values personally align to you?

I believe that the magic of the mountains is for everyone, not just the upper crust of society. American culture is, by and large, focused on bottom lines, and I would like to see more focus put on skiing lines. Regardless of where we are from, who we are or how much is in our bank account, we all deserve and thrive through increased connection to the natural realm.

How do you create balance in your daily life?

I find balance by actively pushing outside of my comfort zone and then following those moments of peak experience in quiet reflection.

What is a bucket list activity you have yet to do or a place that you have yet to go?

Being a stowaway on the next lunar mission and skiing the deep, dusty mountains of the moon.

What is your go-to workout music?

I listen to a wide variety of music, but on the slopes I often keep my toes tapping (or tips turning) with the mid-80s hip-hop mixes of Kool DJ Red Alert & Chuck Chillout. Current band favorites include the Texas trio Khruangbin and Japanese guitar legend Masayoshi Takanaka.

What is a piece of advice you would give to someone who wants to pursue a life of mountain sports and adventures?

Try to always say yes to any opportunities that arise. Then I would point to one of my favorite quotations from Alan Watts: “To go out of your mind at least once a day is tremendously important. Because by going out of your mind, you come to your senses.”