Jim Schanzenbaker
About Jim
Jim did not begin skiing until age 18, but it took him only a few years to achieve PSIA Level III alpine certification along with AASI Level II snowboard certification. He has instructed at Bear Mountain, California; Breckenridge, Colorado; Big Sky, Montana; and is currently instructing and training for the Ski and Snowboard Schools of Aspen/Snowmass, where he has been since 2000. He has also taught at Coronet Peak in New Zealand. Jim and his racing partner Andy Docken have won the U.S. Powder 8 Championships and placed 2nd at the World Championships. Jim was on the PSIA Alpine Team from 2000–2004.
Vital Stats
Hometown: Milford, IA
Resort: Snowmass
Sponsors: Nordica, Bolle, Leki
Favorite run: G8, Highlands Bowl
Favorite travel destination: South Pacific
Favorite food: Apple crisp
Après style: Spending time with my son.
Playlist: James Blunt, U2, Jack Johnson, John Mayer
Coolest place he's ever been: Thailand
Average days on snow each season: 160, and that’s down from 280 days of year-round skiing.
Most memorable skiing moment: Four feet of fresh snow, off the summit of Big Sky.
Top three off-snow activities:
1) Golf
2) Traveling
3) Going to hot springs
Describe your first ski/ride outfit: Black Spyder stretch pants with white short-sleeve polo.
Unusual talent: Cooking
Snowsports goal: Continued improvement.
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