SKI & BIKE
HOMETOWN: Bellingham, Washington
OTHER SPONSORS: Norrona, Juliana Bicycles, K2 Skis, Backcountry Access
INSTAGRAM: @dcuppers
WHERE ARE YOU FROM? WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Twisp, WA → Bellingham, WA. I like being close to large bodies of water—even if I’m not always swimming, it’s comforting just to look at them.
WHEN DID YOU START SKIING & RIDING? WHAT GOT YOU INTO IT?
I started both skiing and biking as a young kid, 2-4 years old. My older brother Cody was really good and creative at both and was the person who pushed me the most in both sports. Now he has gone on to be a professional bike racer, and for some reason he still thinks he’s better at skiing than me.
WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO SKI OR BIKE?
In the high alpine anywhere, whether that’s Colorado or Washington or Canada or abroad.
WHEN YOU'RE NOT SKIING OR RIDING, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?
WHEN YOU'RE NOT SKIING OR RIDING, WHAT ARE YOU UP TO?
Strengthening my knees, cooking Ottolenghi recipes, reading the New Yorker, watching reality TV, keeping up with current happenings in climate and environment, planning my next project.
WHAT'S ONE PIECE OF ADVICE YOU HAVE FOR ASPIRING ATHLETES?
Figure out what makes you unique and how that correlates to what you love to do most, then showcase that. Build a team because there’s only so much you can create on your own!
