Ingrid Backstrom

Hometown: Seattle, WA / Squaw Valley, CA

D.O.B.: August 21, 1978

Bio

Once again, Ingrid Backstrom pretty much killed it this year… leaving some of the boys with bewildered “how’d she do that?” looks on their faces. Ingrid spent most of her time in Alaska this season with Matchstick, aiming to maintain her spot on the throne as the queen of big-mountain freeskiing.

Home mountain?
Squaw Valley / Crystal Mountain.

What age did you start skiing?
Four.

How would your mother describe you in one word?
I just asked her, she said, “Sick, but in the good way though.”

What is the most insane question you’ve ever been asked?
In the Squaw tram, late springtime, some random tourist asked “so why is there snow up here at the top of the hill, and not down there at the bottom?”

Favorite quote?
“Through the years, I have learned that there is no harm in charging oneself up with delusions between moments of valid inspiration.” – Steve Martin

Who is your favorite historical character?
Mother Theresa.

Planes, trains, or automobiles?
Autos… helis are ok, too…

Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…”
SKIING.

The funniest trend in skiing is…
Being too serious about it.