Welcoming Tucker Carr to the Jackson Hole Athlete Team

I recently chatted with Tucker Carr, a professional skier born and raised here in Jackson, WY.  Growing up in the heart of the Tetons, Tucker's passion for skiing grew as he ascended the ranks of Jackson Hole Mountain Sports School's elite freeride programs, eventually leading him to pursue a career as a professional freeskier. He is now creating and starring in ski movies with Crew 22 and Blank Collective Films. His path to becoming a pro skier was born out of his innate creativity and style. From filming in the backcountry to skiing the biggest peaks in the Tetons, Tucker's unique skillset continues to evolve. Please join me and the rest of the Jackson Hole community in welcoming Tucker to the Jackson Hole Athlete Team!

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Nate: Tucker, tell us a bit about yourself. Who do you ski for?

Tucker: I’m 20 years old, born and raised right here in Jackson Hole. I’m currently sponsored by Salomon, LeBent, Protect Our Winters (POW), and Jackson Hole Mountain Resort (JHMR).

Nate: How did your path to becoming a professional skier begin?

Tucker: It all started at JHMR, where my dad worked for over 30 years. I was practically on skis by the time I was two. Once I was old enough, I joined the local programs at JHMR's Mountain Sports School (MSS). Those weekend group sessions with coaches and friends were the best part of my childhood. We’d explore the terrain, ski all day—it was way better than recess. I did that for about a decade, skiing with different coaches and building that foundation.

Nate: How did your skiing progress from then on?

Tucker: Eventually, I got into freeride competitions. I started skiing and competing with Luke (Gentry) and Wyatt (Gentry), and it was so much fun. We told ourselves, "Let’s just keep doing this and see where it takes us." Then, I started filming and exploring more of the world with skiing as my vehicle. When Salomon came into the picture, that’s when sponsors started knocking, and I knew that I could take it to the pro level.

Nate: How was last winter for you? Any highlights or challenges?

Tucker: Last winter was a mix of highs and lows. I had knee surgery in February, which was tough, but it taught me so much about myself and the effort it takes to ski at a professional level. It reinforced that skiing is life for me, and I’m working super hard to get back to full form. The support from my friends and sponsors has been incredible, and it’s given me even more drive for my career. Mentally, overcoming those challenges helped me refocus everything on skiing.

Nate: What are your main goals for this winter?

Tucker: This winter, I’m excited to work more with JHMR and put together a film project. I met Lalo (Rambaud) last winter when he came to Jackson Hole and we’ve built a unique relationship that's the foundation for our joint film project. We plan to film in Jackson Hole, La Clusaz (FR), and Whistler (BC). I’ll also be filming more with the Blank Collective and skiing with Luke and Wyatt again. A couple of items on my hit list include getting an FPV drone shot of a 720 off Smart Bastard (an iconic Jackson Hole backcountry line) and skiing Central Couloir on Cody Peak. I also want to explore the backcountry more with my sled. Shoutout to Kai Jones for the inspiration there and I'm really looking forward to those days. There’s a lot on my list, but the goal is to ski bigger lines in Jackson and keep pushing myself to be able to ski everything I want around the world.

Nate: Growing up, who were your biggest inspirations in skiing?

Tucker: Tim Durtschi was my biggest inspiration. I always wanted to ski like him. Another big influence was Daniel Tisi, who was both an instructor and a friend. He taught me a lot about the backcountry. And of course, Travis Rice, for everything he’s accomplished and the legend he is.

Nate: You mention backcountry freeriding as a focus. Can you tell us more about the transition to that from park skiing?

Tucker: Yeah, I started with park skiing but eventually moved into bigger lines. It’s like skiing in a video game—every run is different. I grew up climbing in the Tetons, so skiing those peaks is a high priority for me. There’s nothing like being in that powerful mountain environment.

Nate: What does it mean to you to be part of the Jackson Hole athlete team?

Tucker: It’s honestly a dream come true! Growing up in the MSS programs and being from Jackson, it’s amazing to be recognized as a JHMR athlete. The community and spirit of Jackson has shaped me into who I am, and now I have the chance to inspire others the way I was inspired. It’s an honor to be looked up to by the next generation.

Nate: Where can people catch you skiing, either in person or online?

Tucker: You can check out the Crew 22 YouTube vlog series that premiered on the Quality Time Ski Tour with Salomon, and I’ll be featured in projects with the Blank Collective, as well as my upcoming film project with Lalo. Follow me on Instagram for updates and clips!

Nate: Thanks, Tucker. Looking forward to seeing what this season holds for you!

Tucker: Thank you! Can’t wait to get after it this winter.