Fall 2008 Sponsorships
Update - Jay takes 1st @ Mt. Gabriel Nor Am!
Hot Chillys Team Members |
Sponsors/Industry Partners |
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Steve Fisher - Professional Snowboarder
Hailing from Breckenridge, Steve is arguably one of the best pipe riders in the world with his smooth, aggressive style and ever-so fun ethos on life. At only 26 years of age he has dominated the the half pipe, winning gold in the X-Games over Shaun White, participated in the winter Olympics 2 times and placed in just about every competition he enters.
Steve was originally from Kansas and grew up in Minnesota but now loves to travel and compete just about anywhere in the world.
Wiki Steve - http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Steve_Fisher_(snowboarder)
Career Highlights:
2007 Grand Prix 2nd Place, Breckenridge, Halfpipe 2007 USSA Overall Points Leader
2007 FIS World Cup, 1st Place, Lake Placid 2007 X Games, 1st Place, Aspen
2007 Grand Prix, 1st Place, Mount Bachelor, Halfpipe 2006 Grand Prix, 1st Place, Breckenridge, halfpipe
2006 Grand Prix, 3rd Place, Mountain Creek 2006 Grand Prix, 5th Place, Breckenridge
2004 X Games, 1st Place, Aspen
Super Sherpas - World Record Mt. Everest Climbers
Apa and Lhakpa Sherpas
the "Super Sherpas"
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Apa Sherpa is the only man in history to reach the top of the world 18 times. As the world record holder of the most summits of Everest, Apa is widely recognized to be one of the greatest living mountaineers.
This March, Apa will be attempting his 19th summit! |
When Lhakpa Gelu Sherpa set out to set an Everest speed ascent record, little did anyone know he would not only break the late Babu Chirri Sherpa’s Everest speed ascent record of 16 hrs 56, but shatter it altogether with a time of 10 hrs 56 min and 46 sec – 6 hours faster than Babu’s seemingly unbeatable record.
Lhakpa is currently working as a guide with Alpine Accents and will be going to South America to climb this January. |
Jay Panther - Freestyle Mogul Skier
Mt. Gabriel 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IFBzIouuPmE
 Jay Panther is a 24 year old competitive Freestyle Mogul Skier and member of the U.S Ski Team. He has been a competitive skier since the age of 6 pausing briefly in his career only to excel in Football, Soccer and Academics. Upon returning to the sport he qualified for Nationals in the first season and has only gotten better from there.
Along with a strong passion for skiing, Jay also enjoys beach volleyball, rock climbing, mountain biking, golfing and is completing his senior year at the
University
of
Nevada
as a Finance Major.
If you’re looking to track down Jay during the winter months, he frequents the terrain park at Park City Mountain Resort, Snowbird and
Deer
Valley
.
For the Fall 2008-2009 Season, Jay is focusing on competing in the 2010 Winter Olympics hosted in Whistler, B.C. and earning World Cup starts in both Freestyle Moguls and Skier Cross. Go Team Panther!
Other Notables:
US National Championships:
2008: Injured
2007: 5th Place
2006: 9th Place
US Team Selections:
2007: 2nd Place Single Moguls
2007: 9th Place Dual Moguls
NOR-AM Circuit:
2008: Calgary, AB: 4th Place
Val Saint-Come, QC: 4th Place
Winter Park, CO: 2nd Place
Divisional Competitions:
*Divisional Champion for past 4 years.
 "I wanted to let you know that I have found another new perfect use for Hot Chilly's. Hot Chilly's are perfect for layering when I am riding the motorcycle. I always ride in at least one because it keeps me comfortable. As it gets colder and colder I just add layers of Hot Chilly's. They keep me the perfect temperature at all times." | |
Anthony and Timothy - Synchronized Para Gliding Twins
- Acrobatic Paraglider Pilots
- Private Aircraft Pilots
- Extreme Skiers
- Film Makers
- Students
Recent Update on the Acro Twins!
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Or...
Visit thier website at
http://www.acrotwins.com/
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Jesse Bryan - Freeskier
Hometown -
Bend
,
OR
Home
Mountain
–
Mt.
Bachelor
Born –
Tillamook
,
OR
Years skiing - 15
Favorite Place to Ski –
Utah
and BC
Other Hobbies – Snowmobiling, Golf, Downhill Biking, Camping, BBQing
Competition Results:
‘07 Overall
U.S.
Freeskiing Tour – 12th
‘07 Telluride Freeskiing Open – 5th Overall
‘08
Squaw Valley
Freeskiing Open –
2nd Place
‘07
U.S.
Freeskiing Nationals – 4th Qualifier, 22nd
Matty Kirchgasler - Snowboarder
"My name is Matty Kirchgasler, i am seventeen years old and i love to snowboard. I live in Prior, Lake MN for the majority of the year but i move to live in Vail, CO for the winter. I am a part of the snowboard team there and i also travel around the country to train and compete with this team. I have been competing since i was eleven and it is my favorite thing in the world. When I'm not snowboarding i like to wakeboard and hang out with my friends. This year i hope to place top three at most of the revolution tours."
http://youtube.com/watch?v=n62FJVlb1MI
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Stephanie Sirianni - Halfpipe Skier
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Daren Wendell - Earth Expeditioner
 Born in
Canton,
Ohio in 1981
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Daren pursued a college education at
Kentucky
Christian
University graduating in 2003.
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With a passion for living life to the fullest, Daren has always pursued a life that is marked by adventure. At age 23 Darenplanned and executed a similar endurance challenge when He rode his touring Specific Cannondale Bicycle from the Coast of
Oregon (
Astoria,
OR) across the
United States to VA. Beach. During the 4,400 miles he said “I have never felt more alive”.
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Daren has been planning The Earth Expedition since 2006.He has taken steps over the past year to eliminate all of his debt, in order to make this dream become a reality. In addition to eliminating debt he has been able to save enough resources to get the Expedition started.
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“My biggest fear is to look back on my life and wished I would have lived it differently” hence The Earth Expedition
"Our plan, as of November, I am going to continue walking the United States for a total sum of 5,500 miles. I will be walking from San Diego,California back to Georgia where it all began, and I will be traversing through harsh terrain often times at terrible temperatures. We will make a serious grassroots presence in schools and churches all along the way, spreading this story like wildfire. But when I reach Georgia, the prayer is that another passionate athlete will have already joined the Earth Expedition Team and will be prepared to carry our banner on his/her backpack over to Europe for a time and continue this story for Africa, until another picks up the burden and carries it as well to another country, and so on. The best way to describe it is to think of it somewhat like the carrying of the torch for the Olympic Games. Only, this is no game. This is a peaceful revolution for social justice. People run or walk the streets in great numbers for cancer, MS, and diabetes, etc. Let's walk the world for water, and tell everyone that there is absolutely no need for 6,000 people in Africa to die each day because they lack clean water. It's just not acceptable."
www.theearthexpedition.com.
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Elliot Marsh - Freeskier
 
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John Retta - Snowboarder
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OIoa_HeLxV4
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Molly Baker - Freeskier
| "Everything you sent is so warm and feels well made. I have been choosing my lighter weight outer wear because my under layer now keeps me sufficiently toasty." |
Molly has been skiing for 7 years and it has become the focus of her life. While balancing school and competitions she was inspired by the idea of people getting to enjoy their lives doing the things they love most. Molly is aspiring to work with local organizations to increase local youth involvement of Big Mountain Freeskiing while continuing to compete. She also hopes that by working with multiple photographers that she will be able to capture moments that remind other people why they are passionate about skiing.
Team Tecnu Extreme - Extreme Racers
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E.J. Poplawski - Amputee Telemark Skier
Claire Smallwood - Freeskier
Photo By: Brian Stevenson
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Lynn Neil - Snowboarder
These photos were taken of Lynn by Ashley Barker while skiing in Argentina.
"Fun is when your cheeks hurt so much from smiling but it's impossible to wipe it off your face. It's when your heart is pounding from excitement from stepping too close to the edge. It's surfing deep pow on a bluebird day with all your friends!"
Photos by Ashley Barker
http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.individual&VideoID=19306090
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Roxanne Banta - Yoga Instructor
www.roxtaryoga.com
Originally from Michigan and now living in sunny California, Roxanne has been practicing yoga of various styles and frequency for over 8 years. Starting with beginners classes she found an amazing passion for yoga that has changed her life. It has helped redefine not only her body, but her thoughts, feelings and relationships with others. She believes that yoga is the answer to good mental and physical health, whether your practice it once in a while, once a week, or once a day, it helps. Roxanne currently teaches Power Yoga at Yoga Centre, Vinyasa Yoga at Smiling Dog, and some free yoga classes to her fellow desk jockeys at MINDBODY, Inc.
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USSSA Team - Snowshoers
Keri Nelson - 2007 Natl women's Runner-Up & 2008 Women's National Champion from Grand Junction Colorado:
| "The Hot Chillys basewear provide an awesome wicking layer for both training and racing, which is crucual for snowshoeing." |
Scott Gall - National Team member in 2007 and 2008- from Cedar Falls, Iowa:
| "The Hot Chillys apparel I've used this season have been incredibly durable, even after spending time in the snow, rain and sometimes the mud. Thanks to Hot Chillys for supporting US snowshoeing!" |
Laurie Lambert - National Team member in 2005 & 2007 - of Austin Texas:
| "I had heard all about Hot Chillys from various friends but this was my first chance at actually trying them. I use the expedition weight all the time as an outer layer. It wicks and is just the right weight for snow running." |
Amy Swanson - Yoga Instructor
Amy has been practicing Yoga since 1995. She received her first teacher training certificate in Ashtanga with David Swenson. Since then, she has combined her kinesiology background and knowledge of the body with her expertise in energy medicine to create the style of teaching she loves sharing with her students. Amy is the owner and director of the Yoga Centre and she teaches Yoga classes at the Yoga Centre while offering private Yoga sessions upon request.
www.yogacentre.com
Chicks with Picks - Ice Climbers
www.chickswithpicks.com
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