Name: Suzanne Pattinson                                                          

Hometown: Spokane, WA

Birthdate: 6/8/79  Birthplace:  Portland, OR

Height:  5’ 2” Weight:  115

Education:  B.S Natural Resource Conservation, University of Montana

Skiing History:

I started skiing when I was 7yrs old. I have been telemarking for 5yrs. I participated in the Selkirk Classic four years ago for fun and got into racing from there. 

Competition Results:

• 2^nd Overall at Nationals 2006
• Kimberly World Cup Race 2006 Classic- 8^th, GS- 9^th
• Schweitzer World Cup Rave 2006 Classic-11^th, Sprint-7^th, GS-10^th
• Selkirk Classic 2006 Classic-2^nd, GS-3^rd, 2005 Classic 1^st, GS-2^nd

Goals, Attitude and Motivation:

I enjoy telemarking, and although racing takes away from some of those powder day which is hard it’s a great way to challenge myself. I still get a little freaked out over the jumps but am trying to work on that.     

Why do you Telemark Race?

I like the feeling of racing, everyone is there to have a good time and while people are trying to win it’s a pretty relaxed atmosphere. 

Interesting Facts about yourself:

I got little kids rollerblading knee pads to wear when I started telemarking, they are pink fuzzy bunnies and I never ski without them.

Hometown Newspaper:  Spokesman Review. Spokane, WA