Walter Wood (freestyle skier)
Walter Wood (born March 5, 1992) is an American freestyle skier from Evergreen, Colorado. Wood became a recognizable figure in the sport of skiing at a young age. His influence in skiing alongside others helped support the development and eventual adoption of halfpipe skiing to the Olympic Games. Early and personal life Born in Evergreen, Colorado Wood quickly progressed in the sport of skiing being raised by ski patrolling parents where his mother was the first female director of Berthoud Pass ski resort. In the midst of his career as a professional athlete, Wood set a record for landing the first 1620 rotation in halfpipe competition. Wood has been a team member of the Flying Ace Allstars for over 10 years, a live entertainment ski & snowboard show located at the Utah Olympic Park in Park City, Utah. In 2014, Wood enrolled at The University of Utah and accepted into the David Eccles School of Business where he graduated with a Bachelor in Science Business degree with an emphasis in creative advertising. Athletic career In 2008 Wood signed his first professional contract with Volkl Skis, Bolle Eyewear and Helly Hansen Clothing. He competed in his first World Cup at the