Meet the OnTheSnow Ski Testers

Jody Kaufman Curtis, 38. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “I watched Bill Johnson, Olympic gold medalist in DH, crash in the last race of his life that resulted in a terrible brain injury. It was very sad and scary.”
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Jill Johnson, 39. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “My 90-year-old self, my future great, great, grandchildren and Stein Ericksen of Norway at the height of his career.”
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Patricia (Tricia) Pugliese, 47. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “I’d like to fill a quad chair with me, my husband, Jessica Sobolowski Quinn and Elyse Saugstad.”
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Victor Roberto, 29. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “A private lesson from Krista Crabtree.”
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Susan Minneci, 40. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “I broke my wrist on the first powder day at Snowbird the first year I moved to Utah.”
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Tim Witman, 33. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “My grandfather was a laser physicist, loved skiing and always had the latest and greatest ski equipment. He read through all the ski test results to find out which skis and boots were the best. I’d love to ski with him and talk about how wide skis have gotten, the use of rocker and new technology.”
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Sharelle Rodman, 43. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? "Blew out my ACL ski testing on a GREEN run!"
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Steve Bills, 57. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “Bluebird day of powder and groomers with my wife.”
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Susi Muecke, 49. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “Lots of Utah powder, sunshine, wonderful people and a great après ski beverage.”
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Tide Smid, 29. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “Rachael Burks, the most stoked skier on the planet.”
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Krista Crabtree, 41. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “A crew of awesome ski testers, rad skis and a great test venue like Snowbird, Utah. Throw in some powder, an après-ski party, maybe a hot tub, friends, family, food and you’ve got an ultimate day.”
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Patrick Crawford, 39. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “Food, coffee and beer at multiple stops—somewhere in the Alps.”
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Joey Stoeger, 47. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “A helicopter.”
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Katie Van Riper, 26. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “Any day that involves friendly faces, being on the mountain and a little bit of scaring myself on skis.”
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K.C. Gaudet, 35. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “Pelvis, knee, jaw, concussion, concussion, thumb, thumb, thumb, thumb… oh, and I lost a glove from the lift once.”
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Heather B. Fried, 31. Your ultimate ski day would need to include what? “My favorite ski buddy—fiancé Eric, some powder and a new challenge that scares me so I can push what my mind thinks is possible.”
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Bret Zawacki, 53. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “My jacket, tied around my waste, got caught in the chair with no lift operators. As I rounded the bowl wheel, I was dangling. At 20 feet off the ground, the sleeves ripped off, and I bounced as I hit the ground. I was unhurt, and everyone laughed.”
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Ben Attridge, 40-something. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “Alberto Tomba or Joey Stoeger.”
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Harper Phillips, 40. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “Nothing… it was all good, even when I broke my ribs and skinned my face crashing in DH.”
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Cassidy Van Deursen, 22. If you could ski with anyone (past, present or future) who would it be? “Picabo Street was my childhood icon, so that would be pretty cool.”
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Ali Sibley, 40. What’s the worst thing that’s ever happened to you while skiing? “I once hit a huge rut on a GS course on Skylark at Killington, VT. I pre-released and landed with my pole into my stomach, under my ribs. It was incredibly painful, but nothing broken or ruptured.”
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OnTheSnow Ski Test Team of 2014/15 unwinding after three amazing days at Snowbird, Utah.
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The 2014/15 OnTheSnow Ski Testers.
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