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James WestQ & A with Colby James West

Colby James West is one of the upcoming stars in Slopestyle and Halfpipe skiing. He won last year’s Aspen Open slopestyle and this year’s Paul Mitchell halfpipe series at the 48Straight. He has a great personality is fun to talk to and very professional about his career.  

 Describe yourself in 3 words

tall, dark, handsome

 What do you like about Skiing?

I like that I can do what I want. I don't have to do things exactly the same as anyone.

 If you weren’t skiing, what would you do?

I think I would be in College like every other sucker who is my age.

 Who had the most important influence in your life?

My dad.

 What was your happiest moment on the mountain?

I have had a lot of great times. It would be hard to pick out one specific one. After the first heli shoot at High North Ski Camp in the summer in Whistler, during the sunset when we were skiing down to the bottom was a very happy moment.

 What’s your biggest goal in life?

To be able to keep skiing as long as possible.

 How important are friends and family to you?

Very important. I try to get home to see my family whenever I can. I get to travel everywhere with my friends year round. If I didn't have them, skiing would be more like a job for sure.

 What scares you?

Not much scares me.

 How do you imagine the Ski/Snowboard scene in 5 years time?

I picture skiing and snowboarding being at the same level.

 If there is one thing you could change immediately within the Ski Industry, what would it be?

I would want to change the temperature. It's always so cold.