JT Holmes does it all. From big-mountain skiing to ski-base jumping to stunt work, he has consistently pushed boundaries and explored new opportunities. And now, JT is joining Peak Skis. So I talked to JT about what led to this new partnership; his incredibly diverse career; the current state of ski media; speed riding; and more.
TOPICS & TIMES:
- Backstory on joining Peak Skis (5:13)
- Bode Miller (8:25)
- Chris Davenport (9:35)
- Michelle Parker (11:35)
- Current Pursuits? (12:30)
- Fundamental Stunt Work (15:25)
- A diversified career (17:13)
- Breaking into stunt work (20:48)
- Advice for young athletes (24:34)
- Mainstreaming of skiing & ski films (26:37)
- Gear (43:17)
- Speed Riding (56:12)
- Your role with Peak (1:01:46)
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Andy Wirth, why does that name sound familiar… Oh, *that* Andy Wirth. Considering the long fight Sierra Watch had to keep Wirth, the guy who once said Tahoe had nothing to in the summer, from trashing the valley with massive developments, I’m guessing JT and Rob must not be friends. Interesting the way JT somewhat skirted the issue by just saying “he got a lot of stuff done.” The base to base gondola is a ridiculous waste they barely runs considering the high wind speeds common at the crest, and Alpine skiers want nothing to do with the union while Palisades skiers only go there when Palisades is shut for the day. Andy Wirth is despised by most locals save for a small minority, sad to hear JT is in that camp. I was curious about Peak but its an easy and *hard* pass.