TUNESday: Keri Herman

Keri Herman?s rapid rise in the competitive slopestyle arena is nothing short of amazing. The 29-year old hit her first rail at the not-so-tender age of 21. Only eight-year later she?s managed to go from a skiing novice to stomping her way to podiums in the X-Games, Dew Tour, and the FIS World Championships.  We let Dash Longe interview her because her playlist had us too busy booty shaking. Yep. Booty-shaking music is just fine here at Skiing.   Dash Longe: Is it true that you didn?t get into skiing until your college years? What?s the story behind that and when did you actually start skiing?  Keri Herman: Yep, pretty much! I skied a bit when I was really young, but I didnt hit my first rail and jump until I was 21. I played hockey growing up and didnt have any time to do anything else.  Then when I moved to CO for college I casually picked up skiing. DL: Hot Dog or Ski Patrol?  KH: Ski Patrol!  I used to watch it when I was little and I thought it would be awesome to be a ski patroller haha DL: Since you?re a bad ass at both, which is harder on your body, freeskiing or hockey?  KH: Haha, freeskiing for sure!  I never had any injuries playing hockey except for a few bumps and bruises. I wish I could wear my hockey gear on the mountain sometimes! DL: Hands down, who do you think has the best style in the game right now?  KH: Well Dash, that?s you of course!  And maybe Adam Delorme as a close second. DL: What other iconic sports figures do you admire outside of winter sports? KH: From little kids to adults, I am inspired by anyone who keeps a positive attitude and works hard to achieve their goals.   Pop-Out PlayerKeri Herman's Playlist on Grooveshark

Finland hiking holidays Kuusamo hiking Kuusamo hiking holidays Ruka