Janina Kuzma
Freestyle
My career started out on the free ride scene. I competed on the US freeksi circuit and also on the FWT. When Halfpipe got accepted into the Olympics I decided to qualify and ended up in 5th Place. I've also been filming with Shades of Winter since 2013. I feel so lucky to be able to do what I love as a job.
Facts
Date of birth
17.09.1985
Nationality
New Zealand
Home mountain
Cardrona
Motto
You only have one body. Be good to it!
Disciplines
Freeride, Freeski, Halfpipe
Hobbies
Hiking, SUP, biking
Website
Janinakuzma.com
Top results
3rd overall FWT 2011,
5th Olympic Games Halfpipe 2014,
1st Overall Halfpipe Grand Prix Champion 2015,
1st Copepr Grand Prix 2015,
2nd Overall FIS Halfpipe 2015,
2nd Overall AFP Halfpipe 2015,
3rd Mammoth Grand Prix 2016
Interview
1. Favorite Marker Binding
Jester 16
2. Why?
It's the perfect binding for all my skis!
3. Why do you like being a part of the Marker team?
Because they make the best bindings! The Jester 16 and Duke 16 are bulletproof. I know I can always rely on them to hold my boot and release when needed.
4. How long have you been riding for Marker?
Since 2009
5. What age did you start skiing?
When i was six years old.
6. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career
Competing on the FWT cicuit and then competing in the 2014 winter Olympic Games for Halfpipe.
7. Favorite Place to ride
Canada, New Zealand
8. Your Best Ski Trip you have done
Alaska with SOW
9. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?
Some exotic place in Asia
10. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up
Ingrid Backstrom
11. What do you do when you are not skiing?
I'm always skiing!
12. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?
Lots of strength work in the gym.
13. What can’t you live without
My husband Chris
14. What are 3 things we should know about you?
I love to ski! I have lots of energy! I love skiing!
15. Motto/Words you live by
You only have one body. Be good to it!
16. Most Humbling moment
Competing for New Zealand at the Sochi Winter Olympics
17. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions
Finish my Masters, continue to film and compete the next Olympics
18. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?
I spent a lot of seasons in Fernie when I was younger. We used to tour out to some huts with friends. I was where we'd get the best snow!
19. What is in your pack when you go out ski touring?
Avi air bag, shovel, probe, transiever (wearing), water bottle, lunch, sunglasses, spare goggle lens and a extra layer.
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