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PETER OLENICK

Height: 6'1"
Weight: 180 lbs.
Birth: February 29, 1984
Hometown: Aspen, CO
School: University of Colorado, Boulder

Career Highlights

X Games: 3 Podiums, 2004, 2007
48 Straight: WINNER, Monster Hit, Sun Valley, 2008
Honda Ski Tour: 3rd overall, 4 Event Series, 2007
Ski Tour: 2nd, Breckenridge, 2007
Ski Tour: 3rd, Squaw Valley, 2007
Core Tour: 1st and 2nd, Breckenridge, 2006
Aspen/Snowmass Open: Winner, 2006
WSI: 2nd and 3rd, Whistler, Canada, 2005
Kick Aspen Rail Jam: Winner, Aspen, 2005
Red Bull Big Air: Winner, Sweden, 2004

Films

Warren Miller, 2002-2008
Teton Gravity, 2003-2006
Poor Boyz, 2004-2008

Media

ABC: The 2007 Honda Ski Tour, Featured Athlete, 4 one hour shows
CBS Early Show: Family Story, US Open
Freeskier Magazine: 6- page feature, 2008

About

Peter Olenick is one of the most explosive skiers to ever attack the halfpipe. He is known for his signature trick- the “Whiskey Flip” - a double-flip performed 20 feet out of the pipe, 40 feet above the ground. His invention of the Whiskey Flip has made Peter one of the most progressive athletes in the sport.

Peter is widely regarded as one of the best skiers in the world in all three events: Pipe, Slopestyle, and Big Air. He podiumed in the most competitive series in the world and has also earned many X Game medals over the past few years. Peter is a leader in the young sport of Halfpipe Skiing and is the one to watch in the future.