We are pleased to announce Perry Martin as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. 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.
Athlete Name: Perry Elizabeth Martin
Freeride Program & Head Coach: Alta Snowbird Freeride Team – Rob Greener
Stephen Helfenbein, AltaBird Freeride coach “Perry is awesome! She has a passion for skiing and competition that positively impacts all of the AltaBird Freeride Team. One thing that sets her apart is her competitive drive. She is not the type of person to get complacent or be satisfied with past success. Perry wants to win! She is always striving to improver her game. She’s not afraid to put in the work it takes to be successful. She couldn’t be more coachable – just yesterday she completely changed her skiing. Even though Perry has had great accomplishments in skiing and will continue to, she is the kind of young woman who will be really good at everything she does.””
Nicknames: Pear Bear
Age:17
Years skiing: 15
Highlights: 2011 JFT Overall Champion15-17 age division, JFT Crystal Mtn 2nd place, JFT Grand Targhee 1st place, JFT Kirkwood 4th place, JFT Snowbird 4th place
Favorite Skier: My dad, Tim Martin. He isn’t a pro and doesn’t look like one but he is by far one of the best skiers I know and it makes me proud that I can call him my father.
Favorite Run: Great Scott to Hanging Bowl @ The Bird
What would you buy for $50? I would legally buy music
What do you eat for breakfast? I eat fried eggs with toast
What’s your gear? Dynastar/Lange, Smith goggles and helmet, Hestra gloves, Patagonia clothing
Other hobbies? Art and photography, soccer, rock climbing, hiking, outdoor stuff
Bad Habits? Chocolate
Goals for 2012: To get one solid day of waist deep Utah snow. To kill it in the competitions and have fun before I become an adult and have responsibilities. Go to college.
Any Scars? I have scars on my hands from my racing days when I tuned my skis.
Who do you want to high five? I guess I’d want to high five anyone that is awesome.
