Doug Pierini

Hometown:
Truckee, CA
Resort:
Alpine Meadows / Homewood
Sponsors:
Völkl, Marker, Tecnica, Smith, Level, Swix
Favorite run:
Keyhole, Alpine Meadows
Favorite on-mountain restaurant:
This little hut in Crans Montana, Switzerland that serves Raclette
Favorite travel destination:
Anywhere in the Alps
Ski day lunch:
A Powerbar always works, but I prefer to sit down and have a good meal, usually something greasy when I'm cold.
Après style:
With crayons, puzzles, and stuffed animals. Sometimes a beer on the sly.

Playlist:
Dave Mathews, Jack Johnson, Grateful Dead, Spearhead, Maceo Parker, Santana, and Eminem to name a few.
Has skied in:
8 countries
Most memorable ski moment:
Valdez, Alaska, last year, going 50 down a steep pitch. I was in heaven until I hit a rock about 2/3 of the way down. That run is etched into my memory for a number of reasons.
Top three off-snow activities:
1) Sailing 2) Surfing 3) Family Time
First ski outfit:
Puffy(non-down) jacket, stretch pants and knit hat with a giant pom-pom.
Unusual talent:
Skiing
Something not many people know about me:
I have an MBA
Can usually be found:
On the hill
The best thing about being on the PSIA Alpine Team:
Traveling to so many different places and meeting people with the same passion that I have about skiing.
Snowsports goal:
To continue sharing the knowledge and experiences that I have with others. I would like to continue working in the snowsports industry even after my legs can't keep up with my brain anymore.
Favorite word or words for snow:
Cold Smoke