Snowpark Niagara, in Niagara Falls NY of all places, held a surprisingly good rail jam in 2009.
The grand prize was a trip to Windells, and the event drew a pretty big crowd.
He was with someone else, probably his brother, who looked about 16.
I look at this 12 year old and he looks fierce.
He and his brother get to the top, and ski down just greasing the rails.
I had this feeling about them though that they would be legit."
That 12-year-old was a young Evan McEachran, and I knew back then that he was something special.
What’s up, Evan?
Who were your influences?
I’m from Oakville, Ontario.
We have some of the best rail skiing out there, and the park crews across Ontario kill it.
I started out as a racer, and did that until I was about 8 years old.
Even though you’re only 17, you’ve been competing at big-name events for years now.
Why have you chosen competition skiing, rather than working on movie segments/edits/etc.?
But, I really like competing.
I don’t think that most people understand how tough contest skiing is.
It can get a little repetitive at times, but what doesn’t?
I love skiing, it’s pretty much always on my mind.
Describe how that felt.
Did it boost your confidence for the future?
That was definitely one of the most insane feelings I’ve ever had.
It made me realize that I can put down a run that is podium worthy!
Describe what was going through your mind when you found out you were invited to Winter X-Games 2015.
Photo: Jeff Schmuck
What are your goals for the future?
I’d mainly like to keep on having as much fun as possible.
I want to keep on progressing my skiing, and the sport of freeskiing as a whole.
I also would like to get some more filming done, and get more kids into this amazing sport/community!
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