Age: 18

Class: 2008

Sports: Hockey and lacrosse.

Sporting achievements: 5A State Hockey Championship, named to
State Senior All Star Hockey Team, hockey and lacrosse team captain and
Senior Hockey Daily Award winner.

Athletic aspirations? University of Southern California club hockey and lacrosse teams.

If you could go to dinner with one athlete — living or dead — who would it be and why? Tiger Woods, because he is the most dominant athlete in all of sports right now.

Favorite sports movies? “Miracle” and” Mystery Alaska” are definitely at the top of the list.

Prefer spandex or sweat pants? I actually love jeans, but definitely sweat pants over spandex.
Favorite workout/warm up music? I prefer the quiet, even though my hockey team is into techno.

Superstitions? I have to ride the stationary bike to warm up for big home games.

Who or what inspires you? My dad's incredible work ethic has inspired me ever since I was really little.

Dream sports car? I have always loved Ferraris, as long as it isn't red. Black cars always look nicer.

Vegetarian or carnivore? Even though my girlfriend doesn't approve, I'm a carnivore.

Laura Bowen
ASPEN

Age: 29

Sports: Mountain biking, road cycling, triathlon, snowboarding,
XC skiing, rock climbing, dirt biking, kayaking and enjoying the
mountains in almost every  way possible.

Day job/profession: Project coordinator and weekend warrior!

Athletic achievements: Reached the professional level for
downhill mountain bike racing, 11 podium finishes (top 3) during
mountain bike racing career. 

Athletic aspirations? Right now I am focusing on trail running,
mountaineering and climbing.  In my lifetime I want to travel,
climb and explore in the Alps, Argentine Patagonia, Alaska, Himalayas,
Canadian Rockies, and more. I just got back from exploring and climbing
around New Zealand.

Favorite pre-game/pre-competition meal? Oatmeal, banana and a shot of espresso.

If you could go to dinner with one athlete — living or dead — who would it be and why? Lynn Hill: she's inspiring and she broke through gender stereotypes with her climbing accomplishments.

Favorite workout music? Right now I'm rockin' out to Clint's mix — fresh tunes are the best!

Ankle or tube socks?  Gotta rock, ankle socks.

Who or what inspires you? Being surrounded by these incredible mountains and the talented athletes the Roaring Fork Valley is filled with inspires me.

Superstitions?  Whatever you focus on is drawn to you …  so think positively!