Christian Overson

Handmade in Colorado or transplant:

Utahn - born on Adak Island, AK

Home Resort:

Solitude Ski Resort, the best resort in the lower 48

Set-Up:

173 Migration Shaman w/ Dynafit FT12’s / 178 Keeper w/ FKS

Current Sponsors:

ICEY, Booster Strap and I sell alotta gear to afford the rest.

If you fell down a rabbit hole, where would you like to end up?

Over in the “STANS,” you know Kiergeztan, Kaskistan, Iran,

Favorite Beverage:

Sierra Nevada Pale Ale, been my fav for years

Favorite trip last season:

2 week trip to British Columbia for Icelantic Demo Tour with Ashley Hart, Icelantic US Sales Manager – we covered more than 5000 miles (er 8000 kilometers, eh?) traveling from Whistler to Sunshine Village, closing the Olympics in Vancouver to visiting (9) resorts in BC just promoting and boosting th

How much wood could a woodchuck chuck if a woodchuck could chuck wood?

Chuck it!

Where's the Best Pow you've ever ridden:

I have been killing it in Utah pow for 24 years so I am jaded, but nothing has been better than riding lines in AK. The hugest crystalline flakes fall there!!!! AK steep and deep has ruined the rest of my life (lol) – because I always compare everything to it, even ‘til this day.

Who do you usually ride with:

Usually I am a solo tourist, my wife Traci loves touring as well and gets out with me when she can. Our son Junah though just started making a pizza wedge so I look forward to many days with him and my wife. Scotty and I get out when we can coordinate days. My long tour buddy Todd Glew (national

Worst injury you care to admit:

Be careful if you ever tow somebody behind you on a ski pole while duck walking on skis. I was helping my nephew across the flats one day and dislocated my knee. Do not over stress the knees please! The rehab was 6 weeks non-weight bearing which is way longer than an ACL.

Best piece of advice you've ever gotten:

LISTEN!!! All too often I want to give my opinion, there is something to be said though for just listening.

Favorite Icelantic ski, Why?

The Shaman really put this company on the scene to me. Originally the 161cm Shaman was a ski my co-workers and I would fight over. Then when the 173 was produced, I HAD TO HAVE ONE. Shamans make me so stoked to be on top of a mountain regardless of the conditions. Shamans kill it everywhere – Pow

Why do you represent Icelantic? What is your favorite part?

Let’s just say that Icelantic has “IT” in all the right places. Creativity, freedom, individualistic, made in the USA, core, and above all else, they make the right ski for me. Getting to know Icelantic Ski Company five years ago, I was impressed with their guerrilla warfare style marketing. In yo

Who influenced your skiing the most? Why?

3-people have helped me to get to the next levels of skiing. Out of Utah, and out of bounds. First, Jared Hynes my ski buddy. Jared had the passion to always take it to the next level. One piece clothing, Bigger cross over’s, and wicked head bands. He is one of the strongest people I know and h