About me

Welcome to my journey! I’m a 20-year-old athlete embarking on my 8th competitive season in the sport of moguls, fueled by a passionate dream of representing Canada at the Olympic Games. While I chase my skiing ambitions, I’m also pursuing a finance degree, combining the thrill of moguls with the rigor of finance. I have four North America Cup tours under my belt, I’m now stepping into the 5th, excited to make the 2023/24 season a defining chapter in my career. Join me as I strive for greatness in the world of moguls and explore the exciting twists and turns of my dual journey in skiing and education.

I began my skiing journey at the tender age of three, right on a modest slope in southern Ontario, Horseshoe Resort, boasting just a humble 94 meters of vertical drop. Not your typical training ground for aspiring skiers, but that didn’t deter my enthusiasm. It wasn’t long before my parents had trouble keeping up with me on the slopes, prompting them to reluctantly drag me away from my beloved runs. I couldn’t resist sneaking back for more. I dabbled in various skiing disciplines, from freestyle slopestyle in the terrain park to snowboarding and downhill.

My passion for mogul skiing truly ignited at the age of 12 when I participated in my first mogul event in Caledon, Ontario, and emerged as the victorious skier. From that day forward, all I could think about was conquering moguls. My parents, to my immense gratitude, believed in my potential and relocated me to the Beaver Valley Ski Club, home to the premier mogul program in Ontario at the time. My mom didn’t ski, and my dad was a casual weekend skier, which made their commitment even more astonishing. It’s remarkable how I wound up on this path, especially considering my parents had sworn never to let me participate in a judged sport.

By the time I turned 14, I was a provincial champion and steadily ascending the ranks. I held the distinction of being the number one mogul skier in Ontario, which granted me the opportunity to compete in my first North American Cup during the 2018/19 season. This was a major turning point for me as I was pitted against skiers up to 26 years old at the age of 14. I may have finished last in every event, but it opened my eyes to the world of elite competition. At this level, the battle is about being just 1% better than the next person, constantly observing the diligence, innovative techniques, and strategies of fellow competitors. These experiences taught me the importance of always striving for that extra edge, a lesson I’ve carried with me throughout my career. 

At the end of that inaugural season, I had the privilege of participating in my first Canadian National Championship. The highlight of that unforgettable weekend was the exhilarating moment when I dropped in before Mikael Kingsbury, an Olympic gold medalist and my childhood idol. I’ll forever cherish that memory.

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Gradually, I improved my performance, earned better results, and established myself as one of the finest skiers in North America, as well as a top junior skier on the global stage. In the 2021/22 season, I had the honor of representing Canada in Valmalenco, Italy, securing a remarkable top-10 finish, further cementing my status as one of the world’s top junior skiers.

But, as with many individuals, success can sometimes warp one’s perspective. The 2022/23 season left me in a deep, dark place due to my failure to achieve the desired results. I poured all my energy into chasing these outcomes, pushing myself harder and harder, ultimately hitting rock bottom in my skiing career. I wrestled with questions like, “Is this the end? Is this the pinnacle of my accomplishments?” I frequently asked myself, “Would the eight-year-old version of me be proud of what I’m doing now?” Most of the time, young me would have been in awe of my achievements, the people I’d met, and the experiences I’d gathered. However, after that challenging season, the eight-year-old and twenty-year-old versions of myself both knew that it was time for a significant change or perhaps even quitting.

After numerous discussions with those around me, including my therapist, sports psychologist, and coaches, I made the decision to continue the journey of representing Canada at the Olympic Games. There was one condition – it had to be enjoyable. My love for skiing was born out of the joy it brought me, and I needed to maintain that joy in order to continue. Here I stand in the present, filled with excitement and curiosity about what the 2023/24 season will bring. My primary objective is to have fun every day, skiing because I love it and because it’s fun. Pressure arises from expectations, and expectations stem from the ego. Having fun doesn’t require an ego, and this is what excites me most for the upcoming season.

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