We are pleased to announce Christian Nichols as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Every Monday from January to April, IFSA andUnofficial Networks will feature an athlete, freeride program, or coach who earns their mark in the competition sport of big mountain freeskiing.
Athlete Name: Christian McLean Nichols
Freeride Program & Head Coach: Ski & Snowboard Club Vail, Garrett Scahill
Garrett Scahill, Ski Club Vail – “Christian is passionate, determined, humble, goal oriented, a team leader and a motivator. He is one of the best athletes I’ve had the opportunity to coach. ”
Nicknames: Nips
Age: 18
Years skiing: 15
Highlights: 5th at 2011 JFT Grand Targhee, 6th at 2011 Canadian Open
Favorite Skier: Tyson Bolduc and Scott Wagner
Favorite Run: Abrahams in East Vail
What would you buy for $50? Cat skiing at Silverton
What do you eat for breakfast? One egg cheese thang
What’s your gear? Liberty Skis, Flylow Gear, Discrete Headwear
Other hobbies? Lacrosse, backpacking, golf, wakesurfing, and biking
Bad habits? Watching too many ski videos when I should be doing homework
Goals for 2012: Get back on the podium, avoid deploying my airbag, and get accepted to the United States Air Force Academy
Any Scars? 5 scars on my face, and 1 scar on my wrist
Who do you want to high five? Seth Morrison
