Maddie Bowman is a professional freestyle skier from South Lake Tahoe. Bowman won the gold medal in the inaugural Women’s Halfpipe event at the 2014 Winter Olympics in Sochi, Russia. Along with Olympic gold, Bowman has three X Games medals, two of those gold.
“Her technical tricks and ability to spin both ways have propelled her to the top of women’s freeskiing.”
Bowman also has received honors as the top halfpipe skier by the Association of Freeskiing Professionals. Her technical tricks and ability to spin both ways have propelled her to the top of women’s freeskiing. Born and raised in South Lake Tahoe, she is currently a college student in Salt Lake City, Utah. Sierra-at-Tahoe is her home mountain.
Who is Maddie Bowman?
I’m really enjoy pushing myself and scaring myself in many aspects of my life. And, I’m kind of dorky.
What was the best thing about growing up in Tahoe?
The best thing about Tahoe was the access to activities. It made me love the outdoors. The people there are also super amazing.
What is your greatest accomplishment to date?
I think my greatest was my Olympic gold medal in Russia, but I’m also super proud of my X Games finishes.
What was the scariest moment in your career?
The scariest moments in my career was watching my friends get hurt skiing. We are doing dangerous things and you just want to protect them.
How do you prepare for an event?
I just try to make sure I’m having fun and enjoy my skiing. That is when I ski my best.
Who are some of the women athletes/skiers that you look up to or have influenced you?
I really look up to Sarah Burke for her skiing but also for her personality and view she had on skiing. I also look up to Brita Sigourney, who pushes me every time we ski together.
As a female athlete how would you like to influence younger women? What is your message to them?
I would love to encourage young women and girls to participate and try action sports. I think it helps you grow and gives you many life experiences and good times. And to make sure you have fun in whatever you’re doing and try to scare yourself a little bit every day.
What are you up to for the 2016-17 ski season?
I am going to be doing the competition circuit again and hosting my event Recess at Sierra-at-Tahoe.
Aside from skiing, what are some other things you are passionate about?
I really love mountain biking and other outdoor activities. I also am really enjoying going to college.
