The Unofficial Pick from IFSA – Drew Hartley

We are pleased to announce Drew Hartley as the first “The Unofficial Pick” of the week in 2012.  Every Monday from January to April,  IFSA and Unofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, or coach who earns their mark in the competition sport of big mountain freeskiing.  Congrats to Drew and his coach Trevor Tanhoff!

Athlete Name: Drew Newton Hartley

Nickname: D Munzoes

Freeride Program & Head Coach:  Sugar Bowl Freeride, Trevor Tanhoff

Trevor Tanhoff  “Drew’s strengths are his patience and character. He has always known that he has to work to get any success in skiing and does so with grace. I really like that he responds to challenges and steps it up when the time is right. To think that he has this and next year still in the juniors, I just can’t wait to see what happens next!”

Age:17

Years skiing: 8

Result History:  1st in Tahoe Junior Freeride Series, 8th overall in JFT 15-17 year old boys

Favorite Skier: Candide Thovex

Favorite Run: The one with freshies on it

What do you eat for breakfast? Cereal or a bagel

What would you buy for $50?  food

What’s your gear?  Faction Skis, Smith Optics, Granite Chief Ski Shop, DNA Outerwear, Hestra Gloves, Intuition Liners, and Discrete Headwear

Other hobbies? Whitewater kayaking and downhill biking

Pet Peeve? I hate it when people ski without poles

Any scars? Nope

Goals for 2012: WIN!

 Please click here to find more information about the IFSA Junior Series in 2012