James Heim

Hometown: Rossland, British Columbia, Canada

D.O.B.: March 9, 1982

Bio

Returning for his third season with MSP, James Heim committed all of his time to traveling and filming with Matchstick film crews this year. Ripping deep pow and nailing 80 footers to prove he can kill it as hard as anyone, Heimer puts together a solid performance and claims in the face of adversity.

Home mountain?
Red Mountain.

What age did you start skiing?
three

What was your favorite trip of the ‘08 season?
Valdez, AK– ten snowy hotel days, then four sick days.

Who are your skiing mentors?
Eric Hjorleifson, he is one creative kid.

How would your mother describe you in one word?
Perfect.

Favorite quote?
Remember, you can’t get hurt in the air…

What animal best describes the kind of guy or girl you’d be interested in?
Cougar.

McCain or Obama?
I’m probably one of the only Canadians who had to ask who they were.

If I wasn’t a skier, I’d be a…
Fighter pilot.