FARMINGTON HILLS, MI, January 06, 2011 (Press-News.org) Skis.com, the ultimate online ski resource, has signed pro-skiers Maxamas (Max) Hill and Ian Compton as its ambassadors to the freestyle skiing community.
As ambassadors, Hill and Compton will contribute short essays to the company's blog (http://skis.com) and its Facebook and Twitter pages. They will film several educational videos for the website on topics including how to slide rails and the beginners guide to using the half pipe.
"We just had the opportunity to see them demo tricks at our Birmingham Rail Jam. They are both a sight to behold," said President and CEO Steve Kopitz. "Skis.com looks forward to working with these talented young men."
Max Hill, who is also known as "Axe Kill," has been skiing since he was two-years-old when his parents forced him onto the slopes. From Ontario, Canada, he has been skiing professionally for 12 year and is a member of the CASG or the Craigleith Area Street Gang. Currently living in Salt Lake City, he won first place at the Telus Tripc Challenge Slopestyle, Appleton Rail Jam Blue Mountain, U.S. Open Qualifier.
Compton, who is originally from Vermont, was a devoted ice hockey player for 14 years. When he started getting on the slopes in middle school, he quit the hockey to solely concentrate on skiing. Living in Park City, Utah, Compton is a member of the Traveling Circus crew and is known for his effortless style and bag of tricks.
Skis.com is the ultimate online ski source, exceeding expectations of outdoor sports enthusiasts across the country. Visit Skis.com to learn more.
Max Mill and Ian Compton Sign as Ski.com Ambassadors
As ambassadors, they will contribute short essays to the company's blog and its social media
2011-01-06
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[Press-News.org] Max Mill and Ian Compton Sign as Ski.com AmbassadorsAs ambassadors, they will contribute short essays to the company's blog and its social media