Kaylie

BUCK

Rider Bio

Kaylie started skiing at the young age of 2 with the Holimont Ski Club, but tried snowboarding a few years later and never looked back, making the switch to the Holimont Snowboard Club. Inspired by her friends, coaches and teammates on the National Team she continues to push her progression with an impressive 11 podium finishes for the 2016/2017 season. Snowboarding has taught Kaylie the value of sportsmanship; how to accept failure and how to be a gracious winner as well as the importance of not letting challenges stump you and finding ways to move forward.

One of her most memorable moments has been a 6th place finish at the 2017 Junior World Championships in Czech Republic. Snowboarding aside Kaylie practices dance in competitive irish dancing and enjoys waterskiing, wakeboarding, soccer, rugby, volleyball, hiking, and spending time with family and friends. Kaylie has her sights on the 2018 Winter Olympics and is undoubtedly well on her way to another outstanding season.

Favourite places to ride.  Cortina D’Ampezzo, Scuol Switzerland, Holimont Ski Club, Chile

Favourite Food. Peanut Butter, Dark Chocolate and Hawaiian Pizza (sorry.. not sorry)

Future job - Top 3 choices. Nutritionist, Sports Psychologist, Teacher…. Anything really!

Life Goals - Top 3 goals. To live, love, laugh and mostly have fun…. But more specially to be an Olympic medalist, Travel the around whole world and live until 99yrs old. 

Why do you snowboard?  I love snowboarding because it’s a sport where there is always more room to push the limits. Carving through the snow is such a cool feeling and it is also extremely rewarding to be able to travel and meet athletes from all over the world while pushing the limits of your own potential in sport!!

Favourite event and why?  Blue Mountain World Cup

Best result ever and why?  3rd at Junior World Championships 2020

Favourite item to travel with? Pillow, Peanut Butter, Slippers

If you didn’t do the discipline you do, which would you choose next and why? Banked Slalom or Ski Racing probably

Best friend to ride with? Arnaud Gaudet

Favourite trick? Falling in finish lines

Thing you like that everyone else thinks is shit.  Big ruts and soft snow

Thing that everyone else loves and you hate. Nutella 

If you were not a snowboarder what would you be? being Irish dancer (or an athlete of some other sport) and going to University full time.