Many people have preconceived notions about pro skier Peter Olenick. His off-hill antics often precede his undeniable pipe prowess, resulting in unfair assumptions of this Aspenite. Sure Peter likes to get a little rowdy with his friends, but who doesn't?

The 27-year-old pro has been in the competitive ski game since 2002. In 2007 he shocked the crowd at the Winter X Games by busting out his signature trick- The Whiskey Flip. This was the first double-flip ever to be stomped in competitive skiing. Then in 2010, Peter snagged his first X Games gold for putting down a massive 24' alley-oop flatspin in the inaugural Highest Air competition.

Recently, Peter underwent a second knee surgery and is currently recuperating, but will be ready to get back after it this coming season.

While many may think they know Petey-O, they probably didn't know any of this. Check out the facts Peter hit us with in this addition of 20 Things You Don't Know About Me.

1. I don't have any abnormal fears, but I'm kind of scared of heights and I also hate bees.

2. Before becoming pro, I worked as the first male waiter in my dad's diner.

3. I pick my nose when I drive.

4. I really like Jicama.

5. I don't have any pets, but I had a bunch of turtles until their tank broke, so I set them free in a river. They probably died instantly.

6. I always have to have my skis on the same feet.

7. I can't travel without my computer, I love watching movies. I also bring along Emergency for the trip.

8. When eating abroad, I don't venture out too far, but once I did enjoy a slow cooked lamb.

9. My favorite trick to stomp in contests or while filming is whatever the last one in my run is.

10. I cook a lot. Mac n Cheese with hot dogs... I also make a mean taco.

11. My worst injury, besides my two knee surgeries, was when I got knocked out for 5 minutes at Super Park after over-shooting a 110 footer.

12. If I weren't a pro skier, I'd probably be a broke a** ski bum.

13. My Olympic goals are to make the team and then from there get a medal.

14. My favorite artist is Eminem

15 In school, my favorite subject was accounting... Gross I know.

16. Websites that I check all the time besides porn (haha) is um.... rallyamerica.com

17. My craziest memories from living in Boulder could be made into a book, but being in the Halloween riot a few years ago- that was wild.

18. My favorite place to ride is still Aspen Snowmass. I just know the mountain so well and the park is legit. Also, can't beat AK.

19. I love the Dumont cup, tons of fun and Maine rules- guns, beer, and skiing.

20. I get sick of the cold weather when its summer and I am still skiing. I like to go to Hawaii. Cruises are also nice.

So what you didn't know, now you know. Watch out for Peter this year- He'll be getting after it on and off the hill.

All pictures courtesy of Peter Olenick.

Photos by Rocky Maloney and Paul Braunstien
Ski Pipe Finals- Winter Dew Tour

Saturday at the Winter Dew Tour in Snowbasin, Utah was appropriately dubbed "Superpipe Saturday" as four finals in this discipline went down. The ladies of skiing kicked off this dramatic day and skied the pipe with vengeance; each showing the crowd their hunger for a win. Sarah Burke came off a bobble in her first run to win it with her solid second run. The lovely "BurkeDog" made the crowd come alive with her lofty run that included a stylish and highly technical right 9.


Isn't she pretty?- Sarah Burke Photog credit: Rocky Maloney


Jen Hudak- Photo: Rocky Maloney

Hometown hero, Jen Hudak positioned herself for podium status by laying a first run down that included a cork 540 to cork 720. This girl gets 'er done.

Rounding out the top three was Rosalind Groenewoud who stomped her way to third by landing a huge 540 while keeping her amplitude dailed throughout her run.


RoZ G-Photo by Rocky Maloney:

It was great to see the ladies in this contest. They are all very passionate about their sport, and we hope that we will continue to see competitive women's skiing on the big screen!! Congrats ladies! Definiately killing it!


Podium: Photo by Rocky Maloney

Results
1) Sarah Burke - 91.75
2)Jen Hudak - 88.75
3) Rosalind Groenewoud - 83.00
4) Anais Caradeux - 80.25
5) Virginie Faivre - 73.53

After the women laid their mark, it was time for the "Snowbasin slippers" to slide through and prepare the course for the men.

By this time, the sun was shining super bright, and everyone was ready to see a fight for first. The hundreds of spectator's that ventured from all over Utah and surrounding areas were ready for a show. And that's exactly what they got as this contest turned out to be a full on Pro-down!

Jossi Wells, who reins from the land of wallabies and kangaroos hopped unto the leader board with his first run. Wells's gigantic run looked absolutely effortlessly as he stylishly put every trick to his feet.


Photo of Jossi- Photo by Rocky Maloney

Simon Dumont was skiing exceptionally well and it was evident he wanted the win. You could almost see the intensity through his Oakley Goggles. Dumont landed his doubles and secured a spot on the podium, but lacked a 7th hit which elevated Jossi to that 1st place position.


Simon Dumont- Photo by Rocky Maloney

Coming in a respectable third was good ole Peter Olenick. Pete has been training fervently, and it clearly showed as he launched a highly technical double alley-oop flatspin in his second run. Pete O hasn't had a podium finish in a while, but he def deserved this one, and we hope to see him atop another soon!


Is that Fedex? nope its Pete-O sending! photo: Rocky Maloney


DA Podium- photo: Rocky Maloney

Results
1) Jossi Wells - 92.50
2) Simon Dumont - 91.38
3) Peter Olenick - 89.504) Tucker Perkins -87.25
5) Xavier Bertoni - 85.05
6) AJ Kemppainen - 84.00
7) Colby James West - 81.25
8) Matt Dunhamel - 84.009) Dan Marion - 74.00
10) Mike Riddle - 60.00
11) Kevin Rolland - 55.00
12) Justin Dorey - 45.75

Congrats to all the competitors! It was great to see everyone out having a blast and skiing their best. We can't wait to see what will unravel at the last stop of the Dew Tour in Mt. Snow Vermont!!
Until then check out this video of the all the action from Men's Ski Pipe Finals.



Courtesy of Alli Sports

The weather may be cooling off here at Snowbasin Resort in Utah, but the action is definitely heating up. The second day of the Winter Dew Tour unraveled today as the prelims for ski pipe and snowboard slopestyle took off. Men skiers were the first to take the spot light as they broke out the big guns for pipe prelims.


Justin Dorey- Photo by Rocky Maloney

The rider field started 19 strong, then the judges whittled away 8, leaving the top 11 to advance to the finals on Saturday. Canadian Justin Dorey nailed the first place spot with his huge airs, technical spins, and overall stylish appeal. Landing in the second place spot was Kevin Rolland, who was closely followed by Peter Olenick, who rounded out the top three.


Peter Olenick- Photo by Rocky Maloney

Big things were going down on the ladies' side of things as the women's pipe contest was debuted. Implementing this comp into the Dew Tour has been a big step in promoting competitive women's freeskiing, and from the looks of their shredding, the ladies comp should be here to stay. The field was utterly stacked for this first event, as 18 ladies lined up to ride down the pipe. Out of the those 18, only 6 ladies advanced to the finals which will be held tomorrow.

Those six are-
1st-Jen Hudak
2nd- Rosalind Groenewoud
3rd- Sarah Burke Dog video
4rd- Virginie Faivre
5th- Anais Caradeaux
6th- Jess Cumming


Turning over to the snowboard side of things, slopestyle prelims were action packed. The women kicked off the round, and enjoyed sunshine during their midday slay down. With so many contests going off right now, the women's field was actually Pro-packed. 12 top ladies of women's shred showed up to throw down, but only the top 5 advanced to the finals to compete against Jamie Anderson who is pre-qualified.

Jenny Jones is no stranger to slopestyle comps, and her experience shined through as she stomped her way to first. Last year's Dew Cup winner, Spencer O'brien landed her way in second, and Kimmi Fasni was hot on her heels coming in 3rd.


For the Men's Division, it was Norway's Torstien Horgmo who spun his way into first. H-Mo impressed judges and fans with a huge backside 9, and back-to-back 10's on the bottom jumps. Chaz Guldemon took second with his slick spins and stylie runs. Rounding out the top 3 was Mr. Andrea Wiig, who also threw it down.


The contest is set to be pretty ferocious! Check back for more picks and vids and everything DEWtastic!

Also check out this video of RockStar skiers amping their way through the slope course at Snowbasin.