Morgan Pridy
AlpineA young speed skier from Whistler, B.C., Pridy enjoyed a breakthrough 2012-13 season as he claimed six Nor-Am Cup podiums and won the super-G and super combined titles. The former B.C. Ski Team member comes from a skiing family. His older brother, Conrad, is also a member of the Canadian Alpine Ski Team.
Top Results
1st (x2) – Super-G – Nor-Am Cup – Nakiska, Alta. (2013)
1st – Super combined – Nor-Am Cup – Nakiska, Alta. (2013)
3rd – Downhill – U.S. National Championships – Aspen, USA (2012)
Nor-Am Cup rankings
(2012-13):
Overall: 3rd
Downhill: 5th
Slalom: 66th
Giant slalom: 53rd
Super-G: 1st
Super combined: 1st
| Birth date: | 09/10/1990 |
| Birth place: | Vancouver, B.C. |
| Residence: | Whistler, B.C. |
| Hometown: | Whistler, B.C. |
| Ski club: | Whistler Mountain Ski Club |
| Made team: | 2011 |
| Height: | 5-10 |
| Weight: | 171 pounds |
| Skis: | Atomic |
| Boots: | Atomic |
| Poles: | Swix |
| Helmet: | POC |
| Goggles: | POC |
Best moment in ski racing: When I was tiny, winning my first race because it was the first time I got to have that feeling.
Worst moment in ski racing: I work on forgetting the bad times.
What one thing would you change about ski racing? I would take away all the waiting we have to do at races.
Best mountain: Whistler, because it’s my home. Growing up on it has made it feel like it’s my own.
Person you look up to most in ski racing: The members of our Canadian ski team.
On your iPod: Music, obviously.
Favourite movie: The Star Wars Trilogy - the original, of course. Or Miller’s Crossing. Star Wars, because I grew up with the movies and loved them as I grew up. I still really like them. Miller’s Crossing is also high on my list because it’s a gangster movie and the acting and dialogue is great.
Hockey team: Vancouver, by default.
If you could have dinner with anyone, living or dead, who would it be? Clint Eastwood, but when he was younger. I really like his movies and style. I imagine it would be a great dinner.
Something no-one knows about you: I hate how the inside of peppers look - all the seeds.
Favourite activities other than skiing: Tennis.
If a movie was made about your life, who should play the lead role? I’m not sure, but I know it would be narrated by Morgan Freeman.
What’s a talent you wish you had? To be able to back flip from standing.
If you weren’t a skier what would you be? Possibly a surf bum.
Funniest thing you’ve seen in ski racing: During his first time skiing slalom I watched my friend take the first gate between the legs. I’m certain there have been much funnier things, but that’s what’s coming to mind right now.
Most embarrassing moment: Can’t say on a public Q&A.
Describe yourself in three words: Fun, committed, ready to go.
Men's super combined champion (2013)
Men's super-G champion (2013)
Podiums
1st - Super combined - Nakiska, Alta. (March 2013)
1st - Super-G - Nakiska, Alta. (March 2013)
1st - Super-G - Nakiska, Alta.(March 2013)
2nd - Downhill - Apex, B.C. (Feb. 2013)
2nd – Super-G – Panorama, B.C. (Dec. 2012)
2nd – Super-G – Panorama, B.C. (Dec. 2012)
Finishes in the top 10
10th - Super-G - Apex, B.C. (Feb. 2013)
4th - Downhill - Apex, B.C. (Feb. 2013)
6th – Super combined – Panorama, B.C. (Dec. 2012)
5th – Super-G – Copper Mountain, USA (Dec. 2012)
9th – Downhill – Aspen, USA (Feb. 2012)
6th – Downhill – Aspen, USA (Feb. 2012)
10th – Super-G – Panorama, B.C. (Dec. 2011)
8th – Super combined – Aspen, USA (Feb. 2011)
8th – Super-G – Panorama, B.C. (Dec. 2010)
6th – Downhill – Lake Louise, Alta. (Dec. 2010)
