Jason Berning

Handmade in Colorado or transplant:

Colorado Connection

Home Resort:

Jackson Hole, Teton Pass, Grand Teton National Park

Set-Up:

Shamans, Keepers, Nomads. I also ski the 175 Oracle with Dynafit bindings in the Tetons…. The perfect balance of light and fun for a ski mountaineering setup

Current Sponsors:

Icelantic, Peaked Sports

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

On top of endless spine and pillow lines…. Alaska!

Favorite Beverage:

Rocky Mountain Koolaide

Favorite trip last season:

Beaver Creek Cabin in the Madison Range

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

As much as he wants as long as he doesn’t chuck powder.

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

Granite Canyon…. it’s a secret

Who do you usually ride with:

My hot skier chick wife, Evangelin and powder hound, Banjo.

Worst injury you care to admit:

Concussion, concussion.

Best piece of advice you've ever gotten:

Ski to ski tomorrow!

Favorite Icelantic ski, Why?

Shaman, truly the most innovative, creative, and versatile ski on the market. Shamanizes all conditions especially the tight technical lines.

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

Icelantic is a cool and dedicated crew with a progressive vision of the future of skiing. Icelantic skis change the way the skier experience the mountain. It has been amazing to be a part of such a great family of passionate skiers and to see people light up after experiencing the Icelantic revolu

Who influenced your skiing the most? Why?

Shane McConkey and Doug Coombs. These guys were the forefront of big mountain skiing with a passionate, humble outlook on skiing. I can’t tell you how many time I watched “Something About McConkey”, a classic! Cheese grater, Jim Beam, and a flying saucer. I love McConkey’s sense of humor when it