Janina Kuzma

Name: Janina Kuzma

Nicknames: G

Birthdate: September, 17, 1985

Nationality: "Kiwi", New Zealand

Home Mountain: Cardrona Alpine Resort

Athlete talk

How and when did you start skiing, how has it evolved ever since and what got you into freeskiing? 

The first time I went skiing I was 5 years old and it was on a family holiday. Freeskiing has evolved a lot since I started. With new technology in skis and boots has made a huge difference. And it's started a new era of riders out there progressing the sport.  What got me into Freeskiing was the people I grew up skiing with. We all just ripped around the mountain together having fun.  

What does skiing mean to you personally? 

Being able to travel to travel the world to lots of different countries and to be able to enjoy this with friends. It's amazing that I can call this my job.    

What were your 3 biggest accomplishments on hill and why?

3RD Place at Verbier Extremes. Because it was my first season competing in the finals and to come 3RD I hit the biggest cliff I ever have in competition.  

Saving my friends life. In 2007 my friend got caught in a avalanche and we had to dig him out. He was buried 2 meters deep.  

Receiving the "Sick Bird Award" at Kirkwood FWT stop. Being the 2nd woman to get the belt.    

What aspect of skiing thrills you the most?  

Shredding fresh snow.    

In what conditions and what terrain do enjoy riding the most?  

Steeps and powder.   

Any activities that aren’t ski related? 

Shopping!   

How do you manage to combine family/ friends and job? 

Skype    

Please answer, if possible, with one word only. 

Trick/Move: Left 7 

Movie: Charlie's Angels   

Book:  True Blood 

Drink: Pina Colada 

Food: Spagetti 

Country: New Zealand 

Resort: Cardrona  

Car: Ford Mustang Shelby    

What do you like about SCOTT?  

I love their goggles.     

What are your favorite SCOTT products?  

I'm wearing the "Off-Grid" goggle. I love the streamline shape and the interchangeable lens system is so fast and easy to use.    

What SCOTT products are you using this year?  

Off-Grid goggle Scream Helmet Womens X Active Vest Protector    

Where would you like to see yourself in 5 years?  

Filming and doing cool projects. Maybe back on the FWT and the 2018 winter olympics. Finished my uni degree!     

What sponsors do you ride for besides SCOTT?

Volkl, Marker, The North Face, Dalbello, Cardrona Alpine Resort   

People you feel you need to thank

I would like to thank all my sponsors, especially SCOTT for welcoming me to the team.   

What’s playing on your iPod right now?

Lorde - Royals