The winter months bring out a strange jot down of athlete.
Given its lack in popularity, the dedicated few are often not recognized for their passion.
The cliche phrase its not a sport its a lifestyle seems to seamlessly line up with the skier mentality.
After an early alarm and fresh snowfall, Mulhern steps outside to load the car.
Mulhern first began skiing at the age of four.
Like his older and younger brother, he learned at Wildcat Mountain, New Hampshire.
His younger brother Dillon Mulhern says Patrick’s first ski day was of course, on the bunny slope.
Mulhern Boosts a small early season jump.
Skiing is what motivates me throughout the winter.
Mulhern, mid-air after a quick park lap.
Mulherns ski craving is shared by everyone who identifies themselves as a skier.
All I want is a personal satisfaction from being a good skier.
The group makes the journey up north every weekend in pursuit of their shared passion.
At the time, McQuade was part of Wildcat Mountains ski team.
McQuade believes one can progress individually while being with other people.
McQuade and Avery-Leaf (back turned) stand at the top of a run.
Avery-Leaf chimes in; hes talented.
Garner standing at the summit.
This particular ski crew is one of many to pass through ORHS.
Avery-Leaf spent many past years skiing at Loon Mountain, NH, with his older brother Ian Avery-Leaf.
Skiings a lifestyle and our winters revolved around skiing, he says.
Ians senior year was his first time skiing with Mulhern.
I was impressed with how aggressive his style was for a sophomore, says Ian.
I wouldnt be surprised if some brands start to notice him if he goes out west for college.
Mulhern butters his noses in a maneuver known as a nose butter 360.
With many early season jumps being so small, butters are a common trick taking place on the ground.
Avery-Leaf grips the end of a rail, moments before spinning 270 degrees off.
Avery-leaf at the bottom of a park lap.
Avery-Leaf and McQuade send a spread eagle at the end of the day.
The story of many avid skiers is somehow consistently the same.
No one is trying to get famous, get rich, or receive any tangible award for their talent.
