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heather mcphie
TOP OF HER GAME
DISPATCHES FROM HER
AMAzING WINTER COMPETITIONS
"e Journey the Dtination"
Now 29, Heather McPhie w born and raed in
Bozeman to a fourth-generation Montana family.
She joined the mogul program at Bridger Bowl at age 12. Pas-
sionate about pushing herself and the sport of women's mogul
skiing, she picked up Red Bull's first and only sponsored mogul
athlete, attained five World Cup podiums, and a U.S. National
Title in the 2012 season. All while also sustaining and recover-
ing from a back fracture in 2006. She became part of the U.S.
Olympic Team in Vancouver 2010 (finishing 18th) and in Sochi
2014 (finishing 13th). She is known for her daring D-spin (off
axis 720) and a Back Full (back flip with full twist), a trick that
few women tried nor ever did in World Championships or the
Olympics.
She says about this laydown, "When they see a woman doing
it, they compare it to the men. It's exciting to be on the podium
with tricks I dream of."
"Getting to do it my way is both exciting and validating. It's
been a roller coaster and there have been a couple rough ones,
but…in the scheme of things, I've grown and I'm going to be
stronger." We're sure of it.
"What I'm most
excited about is the
opportunity to show
the world what I love
and hope that ripple
effect lights sparks
for people."
MILES CLARK
oUTLAW PARTNERS
