Simon Dumont - TheSkiChannel.com

What is your first memory of skiing?

- With my mom around 3 years old

Any ski heroes of your childhood?

- JF Cusson, Phil Pourier

What attracted you to superpipe, big air and slopestyle contests?

- I was skiing moguls and liked the jumping the most. I am highly competitive and just found it to be a perfect fit.

Do you have a mentor?

- Mom and Dad

The East Coast is known for producing top freestyle skiers. What made you choose your events over traditional freestyle disciplines (moguls and aerials)?

- Moguls and Aerials have become to structured. The progression in park and pipe can be seen everyday and it is a way to create your own style

What was your scariest moment skiing (jumping)?

- Overshooting a jump in park city by 150 feet

What was your most glorious moment?

- Probably my first X Games gold, just did not know what to expect and to win an event you always just hoped to compete in was amazing

Has growing up in Bethel/Sunday River influenced your skiing? How? Did you try to catch air everywhere you could?

- Sunday River is just a great Mt. They had a park and pipe very early and we where able to ski it right away. It was just a matter of being in the right place that lead me to where I am today.

Tell us about the Inaugural Dumont Cup event you're hosting at Sunday River. What was your inspiration for the event?

- It's a way for me to start giving back. Creating a great event for the younger kids and up and comers. Because it is coming from an athlete I will make the event cater to the athletes and give them the amount of time they want in order to qualify for the finals. No two run format, it is a jam that allows kids to progress throughout the day.

You're already a legend, and have won so many competitions. What are your goals, now?

- Keep pushing my skiing and start creating a legacy. Ultimately I want to see this sport in the Olympics and get there. I think we are on the right track with help from groups like the AFP..

Where is your favorite place to free ski when you're not competing?

- Sunday River, Keystone, and St. Anton

What do you like to do during your downtime?

- Friends are an important part of my life, I enjoy being around them and when I can I spend time with them off the hill.

Favorite Ski Resort?

- Sunday River

Favorite Hidden Gem Ski Resort?

- Laax, Switzerland

Favorite Gondola/Tram/Chairlift?

- They are all great, means I am going skiing.

Favorite Apres Ski Spot?

- Any place in St. Anton

Funniest travel story?

- Too Many

One person dead or alive you could take a run with?

- Richard Branson