Mat Jackson

Nickname:
Jackson
Date of Birth:
10/14/1986
Nationality:
USA
Hometown:
Poulsbo, Washington
Hobbies:
Mountain Biking, Horticulture, and Adventuring
Life motto:
Make the most of it
Sponsors:
The North Face, Smith Optics, Volkl, and Marker
Facebook Fanpage:
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Home mountain:
Squaw Valley, CA
Height:
6"

I grew up skiing the small Pacific Northwest resort of Crystal Mountain. In 4th grade I began my first year of ski racing and over the course of the next several years ripping around Crystal opened up my eyes to how much new terrain is really out there and how many ways there are to ski it. I started to ditch running gates and doing drills to hike Crystal's endless backcountry, explore new areas, and find new places to build jumps. In my senior year of high school I was lucky enough to spend 3 months in Squaw Valley and it changed my life forever. I rode the chair with Shane McConkey on one of my first days at Squaw and followed him around, dumbfounded by the fact that I was watching him ski in real life. After finishing high school I moved straight back to Squaw the following winter, enrolled in Business School, graduated 4 years later, and I never want to leave. This past season was my first year out of school and the first year I have been able to dedicate everyday of the season to skiing and exploring Tahoe's endless backcountry via sled. It has made me realize how much terrain is right in my backyard and I could spend a life time finding new lines to ride.

Most important contest results or achievements in your ski career:
GNAR the movie
What is your favorite ski in 2011/2012 Collection?
193 Shiro +6
Short statement about why you like this ski:
This ski is the ultimate 1 ski quiver, it surfs through deep pow, has more pop than a bag of pop rocks, and a stiff enough tail to stomp big airs.
What conditions do you use this ski for?
The 193 Shiro is my go to ski no matter what the conditions are. It can pretty much handle anything you throw its way.
What other skis in the 2011/2012 collection do you ride?
185 chopsitcks +3
Can you tell us a little about each pair of skis, and about what sort of conditions you use them for?
The 185 chopstock is my other favorite ski out of the 2011/2012. It's the ultimate ski for rallying through tight trees, hitting BC booters, and “throwin' ‘em sideways to get a facial.
What about bindings? What bindings do you use? And where do you mount them?
Jester Pros
What DIN do you have your bindings on?
16
Favorite skier:
Sage
Ski hero growing up:
CR Johnson, Shane McConkey
Ideal day in the mountains:
Hoping on my sled before the suns up, getting to an epic zone and lapping it with my friends in deep pow!
How would you describe your style:
Laidback
Your biggest breakthrough in your skiing career.
Moving to Squaw Valley
Favorite place to ride:
Crystal Mountain, WA
Best snow trip:
Getting GNAR'ly in AK
What age did you start to ski:
Year and half. plastic skis and sorels!
What cant you live without:
POW
Favorite phone App.:
TOPO maps
Goals and plans:
Compete on the Freeskiing World Tour, and film as much as possible. Getting back to Alaska is the number one goal in my mind!