Josh Dirksen

Snowboarder

Mt. Bachelor, Oregon, USA & Zürich, Switzerland

Ask Josh

Se potessi trascorrere una giornata con un altro SMITH , chi sceglieresti e perché?

I would like to spend some more time with Mountain Bike athlete Adam Craig. We went on an incredible snow/bike trip in Moab Utah a couple years back. Even though he lives just a 5-minute walk from my house in Bend, we still haven’t got another chance to ride together again. I would love to spend some more time in the mountains with him. 

Qual è la tua più grande paura o il tuo tallone d'Achille? 

My biggest fear in the mountains is avalanches. High avalanche danger makes it impossible to relax. Basically, I go snowboarding to relax not to worry about stuff. These days flat and powdery terrain makes me the happiest.

Qual è la tua ordinazione preferita quando vai in caffetteria?

Over the years, my nights at the bar have turned into days in the coffee shop. My normal order at a coffee shop would be a traditional cappuccino, maybe two. If am racing off for first chair at Mt. Bachelor, I prefer a simple drip coffee for the road. And if I am already in the mountains camping, I will mix up a fancy freeze-dried coffee with my camp stove. 

Se non fossi un atleta straordinario, cosa saresti?

I would love to be a better surfer. Just seems like to perfect sport to grow old with. 

Qual è il tuo SMITH preferito?

My favorite product is my Mission Helmet. I finally started snowboarding with a helmet just a few years ago. Now, I wear it every single moment that I am in the mountains: uphill, downhill, eating lunch. The only time I really take it off is to adjust some layers or when my boots finally come off at the end of the day. A lot of people think I am weird for wearing it so much, but I don’t mind. I figure the easiest place to carry my helmet is on my head. 

Quali sono le 5 cose di cui non puoi fare a meno quando esci di casa?

My phone (to keep in touch with my family), a board of some sorts (snowboard, skateboard, surfboard), snacks (swiss chocolate is preferred), coffee (see question above), and sunglasses.

Se potessi avere un superpotere, quale sceglieresti?

The ability to “solve” Climate Change. Might sound like an odd choice, but I have witnessed too many negative changes in the mountains and in the snow industry to not care greatly. For myself, being a pro snowboarder involves sitting down with politicians and lawmakers to discuss the negative changes I am witnessing in the mountains and then search for some common solutions. A Climate Change “super power” would make this process quicker and easier for everyone.

Born in Canada and raised in Oregon, Josh Dirksen started snowboarding at Willamette Pass Ski Area in 1987. With over 25 years riding as a professional snowboarder, Josh has ridden the world biggest mountains, filmed with the industries top snowboard productions companies, competed in the world’s largest snowboard events, and advocated nationally and internationally for meaningful climate action and legislation. Josh currently resides in Zürich, Switzerland with his wife Fabienne and their daughter Alana. 

Riconoscimenti

  • 1st place: 2018 Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom Race, WA
  • 20+ years of Video Parts with Mack Dawg, Kingpin, Robot Food, Warren Miller & TGR films
  • Organizer of the annual Dirksen Derby Fundraiser event at Mt. Bachelor
  • Politically Active Member of the climate action group ProtectOurWinters.org
  • 1st place: 2000 & 2001 Vans Triple Crown Big Air, Breckenridge, CO
  • 3rd place: 2001 X-games Big Air, Mount Snow, VT

Josh's Gear Picks

  • Imbarcarsi
    Novità
    +7 +8

    Imbarcarsi

    10 varianti di colore

    Prezzo normale 225,00 $
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  • +4 +5

    Missione Mips® - Stagione passata

    7 varianti di colore

    Prezzo normale 108,00 $
    Prezzo in offerta 108,00 $ Prezzo normale 180,00 $
    Saldi
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    Squad XL - Stagione passata

    22 varianti di colore

    Prezzo normale 111,00 $
    Prezzo in offerta 111,00 $ Prezzo normale 185,00 $
    Saldi
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    Lente di ricambio per Squad XL

    18 varianti di colore

    Regular price $30.00
    Sale price $30.00 Regular price $30.00