Dylan Ladd

My name is Dylan Ladd and I am a member of the U.S. Pro Halfpipe Team. I have been skiing since I was 3 years old and started competing when I was 10. I learned to ski and compete at Winter Park, CO and it will always be considered my home mountain. In December of 2023, I graduated from CU Boulder with a Bachelors degree in Business Marketing but am going to wait a while to use it since skiings pretty awesome right now. Anything outdoors gets me excited but a good tv show or movie will keep me indoors. Right now I’m studying to be a private pilot and would like to learn Spanish but I am “no bueno” at it. Like really bad at spanish, someone please teach me.

Favorite products

VUARNET MONT BLANC x FACTION SKI GOGGLES

Black - Orange / Grey Silver Flash

RACING 01

Matte Black - Skilynx

RACING 03

Matte Black - Silver Polar

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What is your motto?

Sweat the small stuff.

What is your favorite place on Earth?

Wanaka, New Zealand. It's absolutely gorgeous there and have yet to go to another place that has so many different climates in one place.

Why do you do what you do?

Skiings like this crazy dream where you can picture the scariest scenario imaginable and feel completely calm and weightless. It brings me a rush like nothing else.

What is your favorite virtue?

Self-discipline.

What is your biggest fear?

Spiders

Are you afraid of death?

I don't think so, I stare it right in the face a 100 times a year and I still keep coming back for more.

What accomplishment are you most proud of?

Getting 2nd at 2018 Jr.World Championships. I had crashed all of training and was going against some of the best guys, even to this day, and managed to compose myself to land a great run.

What does Vuarnet represent to you?

Vuarnet represents excellence. Whether it's the top tier products or best athletes, they associate with the best.