We are pleased to announce Anna Suszynski as “The Unofficial Pick” for this week. Â Every week from January to April, Â 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: Anna Paulina Suszynski
Freeride Program & Head Coach:Â Ski & Snowboard Club Vail; Head Coach Garrett Scahill
“Anna came to us two years ago and was a perfect addition to our team. Â She has a smooth and aggressive style and is not afraid to go big. Â Her positive energy and passion for the sport makes her a role model for the team.” Garrett Scahill
Nicknames:Â Anna Banana, Sushi
Age:Â 17
Years skiing:Â 10 years
Highlights:Â 2nd at JFT Crested Butte 2011, 5th at JFT Grand Targhee 2011, 5th overall JFT 2011, 4th JFT Grand Targhee 2012
Favorite Skier:Â Â Henrik Windstedt
Favorite Run:Â Lover’s Leap with fun pow
What would you buy for $50?  concert tickets
What do you eat for breakfast? Â coffee and Eggo waffles
What’s your gear? Rossginol skis, Full Tilt boots, Poc helmet, Smith goggles, Hestra gloves, Mammut jacket, Arcteryx pants
Other hobbies? Â Soccer, swimming, music
Bad habits?  I can’t keep my car clean
Goals for 2012: Â Podium on the tour and try something new on the mountain
Any Scars? scarred for life by the Vail Big Mountain team
Who do you want to high five? Â Yao Ming… I’ll need a ladder