Jess McMillan
Freeride
Jess McMillan was born and raised in Jackson Hole. The Freeskiing World Tour Champion has been featured in the last 7 Warren Miller Films. Her passion is life is adventure. She loves any new experience in the mountains.
Facts
Date of birth
06.08.1978
Home mountain
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
Motto
Goals are Good.
Do you best forget the rest.
Disciplines
Big Mountain
Hobbies
Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Climbing, Surfing
Website
jessmcmillan.com
Top results
Freeride World Tour Champion
Won more Freeskiing Competitions than any other male/female
Interview
1. Favorite Marker Binding
Jester Pro
2. Why?
The Jester Pro is Bomber! I feel confident every time I here the click of the binding. I know it will do it’s job.
3. Favorite Marker Goggle and Helmet
Phoenix Otis with the 3D+ Otis
4. Why?
It is super styley, comfortable, and safe. The goggles are comfortable, fit in the helmet perfectly, and have great visibility.
5. Why do you like being a part of the Marker team?
Marker makes the best bindings on the market and are very innovative.
6. How long have you been riding for Marker?
12 years
7. What age did you start skiing?
6 Years Old
8. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career
2007 Freeskiing World Tour Champion
9. Favorite Place to ride
Jackson Hole Mountain Resort
10. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?
Bella Coola and the Dolomites
11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up
Alberto Tomba
12. What do you do when you are not skiing?
Mountain Biking, Kayaking, Climbing, Surfing
13. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?
Pilates and Weight Training
14. What can’t you live without
Laughter
15. What are 3 things we should know about you?
I love adventure, like to to play, and am competitive
16. Motto/Words you live by
Goals are Good. Do you best forget the rest.
17. Most Humbling moment
Avalanche in Alaska
18. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions
To keep learning and challenging myself
19. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?
I wake every morning looking at the Tetons. I had to go see what it was like to ski in mountains self supported.
20. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?
Skins, Crampons, ice ax, 2 liters of water, extra layers, headlamp, extra gloves, snacks
Jess McMillan's Choice
Freeride
Racing
Freeride/Freestyle
© 2016-2019 Marker Int. GmbH Marker Int. GmbH Dr.-Gotthilf-Näher-Straße 6 82377 Penzberg info@marker.de Marker