Photo: Courtesy of Shay WIlliams

Name: Peter Olenick

Age: 23

Hometown: Carbondale, CO

Sponsors: Monster, Obermeyer, Nordica, Aspen/Snowmass, Kicker, EMPIRE, Giro, Radio, Booster Strap

Why did you choose to ride for EMPIRE? I really wanted to be a part of something new and fresh that I could have a real say in, be able to make a glove that is actually sick.

What do you think of Colby West as a rider? I think that Colby is one of the most hungry athletes out there, he is always skiing super hard and always learning new tricks. Plus he is super fun to ride with and he pushes me to get better. He has one of the best attitudes out there.

Who’s your favorite athlete outside of skiing? I really like Travis Pastrana, cause he is crazy. He gets the best at what he does and then he moves on to a new event until he is the best at that.

Who has the biggest influence on your skiing career? I would say that my brother does, he always pushes me so hard to ski my best and he gives me confidence to try new tricks.

Three things you have to have when you travel? Air soft gun, condoms, and clean socks.

Any shout outs? Yeah to the guys at Akomplice, they are killing it.

 

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