JT Holmes

Hometown: Squaw Valley, CA

D.O.B.: June 21, 1980

Bio

A veteran big mountain skier and MSP regular, JT Holmes continues to push the limits.  The Squaw Valley local has starred in 15 MSP classics and has a significant number of BASE and ski-BASE jumps.  JT’s latest achievement includes a fifth place finish in the prestigious Verbier Extreme on the Bec de Rosses this season and continues to buzz ridge lines around the globe in his wingsuit. 

Home mountain?
Squaw Valley, USA

What age did you start skiing?
2 and 1/2 Years Old, I have been a season pass holder at Squaw since 82-83

How would your mother describe you in one word?
“content”
 
What animal best describes the kind of guy or girl you’d be interested in?    
Giraffe

Who is your favorite historical character?
 Leonardo Da Vinci

Glam rock or ghetto hip hop?
Ghetto hip hop

Planes, trains, or automobiles?
Trains

Finish this sentence: “Happiness is a thing called…”
Feeling that you are exactly where you belong.
 
 Most memorable MSP moment?
 Losing Shane. I see and feel and remember that everyday.  It doesn’t haunt me, but it is there. 

The funniest trend in skiing is…
All these incredibly fashion conscious kids in the park.  I mean really, how much time do you put into your look?  and to the extent of actually skiing around all day holding your hands in some awkward pose.  It is hilarious.