Meet the Snow Team
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Dimitri Owen
Dimitri Owen is a British competitive snowboarder and the founder of SnowRipper. Since stepping onto a snowboard in 2022, his progression has been rapid, driven by determination and a passion for freestyle riding. He now competes on the international FIS circuit against professional riders, continuing to push his limits each season.
Laax stands out as Dimitri’s favourite resort, offering the perfect environment for progression and creativity. His riding style is defined by technicality and control, with standout tricks including the Switch Underflip and Back 7. Among his proudest achievements is claiming 1st place at the English Championships, marking a significant milestone in his competitive journey.
This season brought major breakthroughs, with Dimitri successfully landing a Back 12 and a Cab Cork 7, highlighting his continued progression at the highest level. Looking ahead, he is setting his sights on even more advanced tricks, including a Cab 14, Back Double 10, and Front Double 10.
Off the mountain, Dimitri balances his demanding training schedule with regular school life, demonstrating the same dedication in the classroom as he does in the park. After a long day on snow, he refuels with a slice of pizza and a hot chocolate, while “Phone Numbers” by Dominic Fike provides the soundtrack to his sessions. If he were a snow creature, Dimitri would embody the sleek and cunning nature of an Arctic fox. Read his full story here or you can follow Dimitri’s journey on Instagram at @dimitri_snowripper
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Woody Clark
Woody Clark is a British freestyle skier with around five years of experience, bringing both determination and style to the park. His favourite place to ride is Penken Park, where he continues to push his progression and creativity.
Woody’s go-to tricks include the Switch 720 and Misty 540, showcasing his technical ability and smooth style. One of his proudest achievements so far is finishing overall in the Under 12 category at The Brits, highlighting his dedication and competitive edge.
Looking ahead, Woody is focused on landing a Misty 720 and Cork 720 next season as he continues to elevate his riding. After a session, he refuels with a slice of pizza and an orange juice, and when it’s time to ride, you’ll likely hear “Crash” by The Primitives or “Alright” by Cast setting the tone. If Woody were a snow creature, he’d be a penguin—playful, resilient, and perfectly at home in snowy environments. You can follow Woody’s journey on Instagram at @Woody_ski_720!
Jacob Welsh
Jacob Welsh is a British freestyle skier with seven years of experience, bringing skill and creativity to the park. His favourite place to ride is Penken Park, where he continues to refine his technical rail and jump skills.
Jacob’s go-to tricks include the Frontside 4 off rails, 2 on 2 off, and the K-Fed, showcasing his strong rail technique. His biggest achievements so far include securing podium finishes at UK competitions, highlighting his dedication and competitive progression.
One of the highlights of this season was training at Penken Park with TJF, an experience that further fuelled his development. Looking ahead, Jacob is focused on landing doubles on snow, marking the next step in his freestyle journey.
After a session, Jacob refuels with fries and Haribo, often paired with an El Tony Mate drink. When it’s time to ride, he draws inspiration from “Full Clip” by Gang Starr and “Better in the Dark” by Jordana. If he were a snow creature, he’d be a yeti, symbolising strength and presence on the mountain.
You can follow Jacob’s journey on Instagram at @jacob_the_skier!
Lisa Demke
Hailing from Switzerland, Lisa brings four years of snowboarding experience and a passion for pushing her limits on the slopes. You can find her carving through Davos, Laax, and Corvatsch, where she loves to throw down backside 360°s with nose grabs and frontflips. Her impressive achievements include a 1st place finish in the rookie Halfpipe and 7th in Slopestyle at the World Rookie Tour Finals.
Lisa's goal for this season is to reach the podium at the Swiss Championships 2025 Slopestyle. Post-shred, she fuels up with an Ovomaltine Ovodrink and trail mix, all while jamming to 'Break My Stride' by Matthew Wilder. If she were a snow creature, she'd be a snow owl, soaring above the parks, just like she does on her board. Follow her adventures on Instagram: @lisa_demke.
Freddie Miller
Freddie Miller is a Scottish freestyle skier known for his style, progression, and commitment to pushing his limits on snow. With around three years of experience, he continues to develop his skills both on home turf at Hillend and on the glacier in Hintertux, Austria, his favourite resort.
Freddie’s go-to trick is the backflip, a move that reflects his confident and stylish approach to riding. Among his biggest achievements are landing an underflip and a right-spin 900, marking significant milestones in his progression. A standout moment from this season was a team trip to Hintertux, where he continued to build experience and confidence in a true mountain environment.
After a session, Freddie refuels with a Grenade bar or a Lucozade, keeping his energy levels high. When it’s time to ride, “Fortunate Son” provides the perfect soundtrack to his sessions. If he were a snow creature, Freddie would be a penguin, symbolising adaptability, resilience, and a natural connection to snowy environments.
You can follow Freddie’s journey on Instagram at @free_stylefred.
Finlay Kavanagh
A British skier with over a decade of experience, Finlay brings a high level of control, style, and technical ability to the mountain. Riding regularly in Avoriaz, his go-to trick is the cork 720, and his biggest achievement so far is earning a spot on the Snowsport England B Team. This season, he’s aiming big with the goal of landing a dub 10 on snow.
Keeping it simple after a session with water and chocolate, Finlay rides to the intensity of “Suicidal Thoughts” by The Notorious B.I.G.. If he were a snow creature, he’d be a yeti, powerful, relentless, and always at home in the mountains.
You can follow his journey on Instagram at @finlayfreeski.
Morgan Stepto
Morgan Stepto is a Welsh snowboarder with three years of experience, bringing raw progression and fearless energy to the mountain. His favourite place to ride is Penken, where he continues to push his limits and develop his freestyle skills.
This season marked a major step forward in Morgan’s progression, with the double backflip standing out as his biggest achievement. He has also added stylish and technical tricks to his repertoire, including the back cork and front 7, showcasing his confidence and commitment to progression.
Looking ahead, Morgan is setting his sights on landing a double 10 both ways next season, a goal that reflects his determination to keep pushing his riding to the next level.
Off the hill, Morgan keeps it simple with sweets and a Coke Zero after a session. When it’s time to ride, he finds his rhythm to “Hell N Back” by Bakar, and if he were a snow creature, he’d be a yeti, symbolising strength, resilience, and presence on the mountain.
You can follow Morgan’s progression on Instagram at @Morgan_shredz.
