Athlete Interview: Nick Goepper

Got a chance to catch up with Nick Goepper, the 18 year old from Lawerenceburg Indiana that has been busy making a name for himself in freeskiing.  

TSM: How old were you when you started skiing?

Nick: I was 5 years old when my mom first put me in ski lessons.

TSM: What was the first mountain/hill you went to?

Nick: I grew up skiing on a 300 vertical foot hill in southeastern Indiana known as Perfect North Slopes.

TSM: First pair of skis?

Nick: I think they were a pair of K2 Public Enemy Juniors that were barely even twin tipped. 

TSM: When did you realize skiing was going to be a major part of your life?

Nick: I was always a four seasons kind of guy, doing a different activity every few months. I always wanted to excel in some kind of sport whether that was soccer, skiing, rollerblading, or swimming. It was when I started doing well in contests and traveling a little bit that I realized that I wanted skiing to be a big part of my life. 

TSM: What mountain do you spend most of your time at?

Nick: This year I have been spending a lot of time in Breckenridge and in the summers I live at Mt. Hood in Oregon. Also, I ski at Carinthia at Mount Snow which is sick! 

TSM: How many days do you get on the hill per year?

Nick: I don't even know... probably at least 200 or something like that.

TSM: Need to know, what's going through your head when you're doing a double cork? ... Happy, fun thoughts. Double corks are one of the most fun things I have ever done on skis. Honestly I think I am smiling ear to ear most of the time I do them!

TSM: Any pre competition routines/superstitions?

Nick: Usually I get super focused and say a little prayer and then drop in for the ride! 

TSM: Big Question.. Night comps or day comps?

Nick: Man, both are wicked fun. I would have to say night though. There is just something about the lights and fans that makes the atmosphere electric and fun. X Games in Aspen this year was wild. 

TSM: Favorite comp of the year?

Nick: Definitely Winter X Games in Aspen. 

TSM: Winning a contest, what's that like?

Nick: It's pretty awesome! More so I like to think of it as just another day skiing with your buddies and you just happened to ski really well. 

TSM: So do listen to any music while you shred?

Nick: I usually don't ski with music but when I do, I'm jamming out to dance music and mashups and stuff like that. I also mix in some hip hop in there as well as rock and roll!.

TSM: Tips for the young shredders out there?

Nick: Have as most fun as you possibly can and surround yourself with people that will push you if you want to get better. And always remember to keep your tips up! 

TSM: Any Shouts Outs?

Nick: My family, my sponsors (Dalbello Ski Boots, Kicker, Marker, The Matterhorn, Mount Snow, Smith, Under Armour, Volkl and Windells Academy) and god for making this all happen. 

TSM: How do fans get in touch with you?

Nick: You can find my fan page on Facebook if you just type in my name Nick Goepper.  You can follow me on Twitter and Instagram @nickgoepper. 

Thanks for taking the time to do the interview man, good luck, keep killing it.

Nick's lastest edit "Another Day in Paradise" is insanely sick, check it out!