Max:Probably Red Mountain in Rossland, BC.
Theres always so much snow and no lift lines too.
Mark:My favourite place to ski would have to be Wanaka, a resort in New Zealand.
What music do you listen to [if any] when you ski?
Do you have a favourite comp or throw-down song?
Max:Thats funny you ask, I have some pretty weird music preferences for when Im skiing.
What skiers were you inspired by most when you were growing up?
And probably more recently now, Id say Sammy Carlson whos kinda more new-wave.
What are you looking most forward to?
What was one of the biggest setbacks youve had to deal with in your skiing career?
How has [X] impacted your career?
You still gotta risk it sometimes, but I think in only smart ways.
Do you have any advice for others who are dealing with or coming back from serious injuries?
So really, to just have patience and know that it will come with time.
Mark:Yeah for sure.
Or else it takes almost longer, you just keep living but you shouldn’t put other things off.
For sure, I couldn’t agree more with you guys.
You’re both constantly under a lot of pressure to perform.
What sort of mental tools if any, do you use to calm yourself in these moments?
I get to experience this and hopefully look back on it as a really cool memory.
Favourite [post-ski] food?
Or perhaps more importantly, beer?
Mark:I guess it probably goeswiththe beer but.. just nachos.
I dont have a favourite beer, but just a good IPA.
Definitely hits all the dry spots in your mouth after a good long day.
Are there any side jobs you guys do to hustle some extra cash for your skiing when at home?
I enjoy teaching the kids though and its a blast for sure.
If you werent a professional skier, is there another career path that would hypothetically appeal to you?
Has the thought of returning back to school ever crossed your mind?
If so, what would you study?
Mark:For sure.
Max:One thing thats always been on my bucket list is to go to Alaska and ski.
But yeah culturally for sure it seems really cool.
Mark:For sure, I would like to explore Asia a little more.
So, any trip like that would be more for surfing, culture and exploring at this point.
If you could do one other sport professionally, what would it be?
Max:Skateboarding.(Duh).
Mark:Oh, surfing for sure.
But, just to do that and make money would be crazy.
But, I know for some people it affects them more than others, so Im fine with this.
But yeah, what I think I miss out on at home is just my friends.
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If you had to describe yourself in three words, what would they be?
Max:Hmmm, maybe creative, mindful, and laidback.
Mark:I would say, laidback, mature, and athletic.
What sort of things do younotlike to do?
Max:Math, dishes, and Im not a big fan of confrontation.
Haha, I don’t think anyone is a fan of confrontation so you’re not alone there.
I dont really procrastinate anything in my life, but I procrastinate making plans.
What would you do?
Then maybe Id see what I have left and give a shot to do something fun with it.
Mark:Id probably learn how to invest.
But I would definitely save the majority of it for good reason.
I really enjoyed how different your answers were to the last question, by the way.
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