Born to fly: Australian freestyle roots (Paperback)

Description

Explore the birth of freestyle through the life of Eric Hymans, Australian skiing’s original bad boy, from skibum to number one to recluse. Son of a legendary ski pioneer, Eric won two Australian mogul championships after starting Falls Creek’s iconic Team Red with a bunch of talented athletes. This gang was instrumental to the explosion of freestyle skiing in the 80s. Establishing the Summit Masters event they planted the seed of freedom. Born to fly uncovers the circumstances that made game-changing performers. Plus the relationships that saw an enigmatic character refine his art and ultimately fall from grace. Wild times at the forefront of extreme, along with the perils that exist. Laced with historical significance and a refreshing candour, this story delivers lessons, wisdom and humour from a freeride elder.