Hannah Kearney

Date of Birth:
February 26, 1986
Nationality:
USA
Hometown:
Norwich, VT
Hobbies:
Food: cooking and eating it.
Sponsors:
Volkl, Tecnica, Marker, Sprint, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, Deluxe Honeydrop Beverages, Sense Clothing, Vermont Peanut Butter
Facebook Fanpage:
Hannah Kearney
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Hannah Kearney Wins the Gold!!
Home mountain:
Waterville Valley
Height:
5'6"

Most important contest results or achievements in your ski career:
2010 Olympic Gold. 2009 and 2011 Mogul Overall World Cup Title. 2011 Freestyle Title
What is your favorite ski in 2011/2012 Collection
Race Tiger
Short statement about why you like this ski:
I like the Race Tiger because it is versatile and it carves nicely.
What conditions do you use this ski for?
I use it for freeskiing groomers, powder and moguls
What about bindings? What bindings do you use? And where do you mount them? .
I mount my Marker Jester's 2 cm forward
What DIN do you have your bindings on?
My bindings are set at 11.
Ski hero growing up:
I loved the Warren Miller films.
Ideal day in the mountains:
One with friends and good food and sunshine.
How would you describe your style:
I have a very technical style.
Your biggest breakthrough in your skiing career.
Making the US Ski Team in 2002 at my first international competition was a breakthrough that set the stage for my career.
Favorite place to ride:
Jay Peak, VT
Best snow trip:
El Colorado, Chile in 2009 was the most snow I have ever seen. I actually panicked when I fell because it was so deep.
What age did you start to ski:
My parents taught me to ski at age two, using a horse halter as a harness.
Goals and plans:
My goal is to successfully defend my Olympic title, graduate from Dartmouth College and spend the rest of my life contributing to a happy life for my family.