John Oates, telemark skier, the box set and the bomb

Ski Channel: What do you ski on?

John Oates: I have been on K2’s for quite awhile. I ski on the K2 Anti Piste. I have a pair of K2 World Piste’s, but I haven’t got bindings on them yet. I love the skis and Mike Hattrupt over at K2.

Ski Channel: Outside of Aspen, are there any places that you love to ski?

John Oates: I love BC. I actually was part of a group contemplating developing Revelstoke a long time ago. I have heli’d and cat’d out there and it is just amazing. Standing on top of Mount MacKenzie is like standing on top of the world. I really want to go to Red Mountain or Island Lake Lodge.

Ski Channel: Have you gotten Daryl Hall out on the slopes?

John Oates: No he hates the altitude and never skis. My solo band mates are all skiers, so that’s very cool.

Ski Channel: Lastly, who are your ski idols?

John Oates: Well I am lucky enough to be friends with them. Art Burrows is one of my good friends. He is an inspiration. Also, Ned Ryerson is a buddy. These are some of the pioneers of telemark.

Ski Channel: Thanks much and we'll lay some tracks this season.

Well there you have it. One of the coolest cats in the history of the world. Monster rock star, monster skier and a multi-decade mountain man. Go buy the record!