Photo: Courtesy of Shay WIlliams

Name: Colby James West

Age: 22

Hometown: Canterbury, NH currently Summit County, CO

Sponsors: Smith, Sunice, Bula, Breckenridge, EMPIRE, Volkl, Tecnica, Marker, Skullcandy, Tramdock.com, Monster

Why did you choose to ride for EMPIRE? I think it’s the best way to help directly influence the sport I love.

What do you think of Jossi Wells as a rider? I think he is destined to be close to, if not, the best park and pipe skier in the world.

Who’s your favorite athlete outside of skiing? Michael Jordan

Who has the biggest influence on your skiing career? My friends that I get to ski with every day.

Three things you have to have when you travel? Music, Mints and $100,000 in cash.

Any shout outs? Teej, Petie, Michael, Simon, Stack, Dirt, - I love you guys. And JERS too!

 

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