Ask Ian McIntosh Anything!

[IanMcIntosh]

Do you you ever check your drawers at the end of the day?

Yes! But so far I have yet to actually shit myself, although I have thought I did many times.

[IanMcIntosh]

Why do you always say "ohhhh Maaaarshalll" and what the hell does that mean anyway? Why do you sound like your squeezing one off when you say it?

Is it true that Jonny Collinson works as a male jigilo and dancer and that you pimp him on the side as his body guard? I heard that's were you guys get your cash for travel budgets?

Piss off Joey! Get off your computer and go climb a mountain or something haha! Miss ya buddy!

[IanMcIntosh]

Are obvious whale tails still cool?

No idea!

kush or sativa?

Sativa

Who's your favorite skier to watch? All time and currently...

Shane McConkey all time! Currently it's a toss up between Sage and Shawn Pettit

Can you please explain the geopolitical ramifications of Scotland seceding and how it might effect the flavor of single malt scotch?

Scotch will prob get better since the Brits won't have their dirty paws in it anymore haha!

how would YOU describe your skiing style?

long term? Where you at after filming?

Fast and strong with nothing fancy.

I'm working on a slow transition into stunt work for films and commercials. Prob turn that into stunt co-ordinating. If that's fails I prob get into guiding.

Favorite place to go back to ski in BC...
Favorite line that you can just never get enough of?

I love skiing the BC coast! I also like to always ski new lines but one of my favourites in Mt Currie here in Pemberton. I stare at that Mountain from my deck everyday.

[hawkgt]

favorite hobby outside skiing and jumping off tall shit?

[IanMcIntosh]

Are obvious whale tails still cool?

kush or sativa?

Who's your favorite skier to watch? All time and currently...

Can you please explain the geopolitical ramifications of Scotland seceding and how it might effect the flavor of single malt scotch?

how would YOU describe your skiing style?

long term? Where you at after filming?

Favorite place to go back to ski in BC...
Favorite line that you can just never get enough of?

What's your favorite thing to do while laid up?

easy! Getting laid

i hope it's getting laid. next question.

Of course!

Will increased heli time be enough to support sufficiently high petroleum prices such that levels of North Sea Oil extraction will encourage the Bank Of England to keep offices in Edinburgh in the face of potential Scottish independence?

No idea but sure!

What is one thing that irks you about skiing?

tall tees and no poles!

What goes through your head when your smashin down the side of a mountain?

For example.

I like to get a Pantera song in my head and imagine my skis are giant fucking axes and I'm choppin down the mountain like a goddam lumberjack on crack.

No much really. That's why I like it so much, it truly puts you in the moment and clears the mind of everything else. Pantera is awesome though!

Do you ski stock layup or super stiffs? Stiffs
What do you do to mentally prepare for a upcoming trip you know is going to have some high consequence lines? Get strong, stretch lot's, think happy thoughts and really I just try not to think about it to much.
Do punch the shit out of people who kick you on "kick a ginger day"? No one ever has even tried to kick me.
It's cool to see you're a fellow Mc. Scott's Irish or Scottish?

Scottish! Right back at cha!

ever eat at McDonalds?

Very very rare! I did when we we're in France on my last BASE jumping trip, it had been years before that and will prob be years again if ever.

[IanMcIntosh]

Absolutely!


I also want to know if he's ever skied in a kilt while playing bagpipes?

No but I got married in a kilt. I divorced her in jeans though haha!

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are you coming to portland for the Almost Ablaze show?
my son would love to meet you

[::: :::]

do you have an off-season?

do you train specifically for ski season?
if so, what do you do?

[::: :::]

tell us about your first call to ski in a movie - was it expected? or out of the blue?

[NW_SKIER]

Yes I'm always scared and that's what keeps me alive!

I'd love to send you a ski. Follow my athlete page on FB and send me a message, then we sort out the shipping details.

Awesome!!! Will do. Thanks

[LSeed]

Favourite sled line you've hit in Pemberton area

[BigDaddy]

No but I got married in a kilt. I divorced her in jeans though haha!

Funny stuff... At least you showed her who wears the pants, now! Lol

[Buster Highmen]

Well all righty.
Favorite music?

Favorite spot in Europe to ski?

Favorite book/author/art?

[hawkgt]

assuming you have a device that holds music on you.... hit random and list out 1st 5 songs that play

[Timberridge]

Is it Eye-an or Eee-an?

Do you have a whoopin' room at home?

Have you ever skied with dentists?

[BigDaddy]

Sounds like you have a good sense of humor... What's your favorite prank?

[IanMcIntosh]

are you coming to portland for the Almost Ablaze show?
my son would love to meet you

Not 100% sure yet! If I do though make sure you introduce him to me. Also if I don't make it this year then I promise to come next year.

do you have an off-season? Yes, That's when I get to Mtn bike and BASE jump

do you train specifically for ski season?
if so, what do you do?

Yes! My workout is constantly changing but it's a hybrid between more conventional workouts and a crossfit routine.

tell us about your first call to ski in a movie - was it expected? or out of the blue?

I got called by TGR to come to Jackson and film for Anomaly. It was expected because I had been talking to them and I also sent them some footage. I knew they'd be stoked once they saw my footage.

Favourite sled line you've hit in Pemberton area

That's a secret but I have had several shots in several TGR films from this one particular face in the Pemby backcountry.

[TahoeJ]

What's the best / favorite line you've ever skied?

[IanMcIntosh]

Funny stuff... At least you showed her who wears the pants, now! Lol

Sure did! She's re-married to some super rich guy now and has a baby so she got what she wanted.

Well all righty.
Favorite music?

I love a good dance party so I usually listen to all kinds of DJ stuff. I love reggae, metal and pretty much all kinds of music though, except country! Fuck that shit!

Favorite spot in Europe to ski?
La Grave

Favorite book/author/art?

Book - The four agreements. Author - no favourite, just whatever's is good. Art - I really like all types of art from Charles Edenshaw to my good friend Chili Thom, check his stuff out it's awesome.

assuming you have a device that holds music on you.... hit random and list out 1st 5 songs that play

How about Artists!
Gramatik
DJ Surgeon
Odesza
The Funk Hunters
Fat Feddy's Drop

Is it Eye-an or Eee-an?

Do you have a whoopin' room at home?

Eee-an

What's a whoopin room?

Have you ever skied with dentists?

Nope! Dental assistance though haha!

Sounds like you have a good sense of humor... What's your favorite prank?

Hiding my friends ski in the racks on a pow day

best answer you've given in my opinion.
how bout a trip to Alpental? loads of sativa & indica, because you know, its legal here!

My friend skis there all the time. You just might see me there one of these days.

[IanMcIntosh]

favorite hobby outside skiing and jumping off tall shit?

Besides BASE and Skiing I love Mtn Biking, surfing, sex and epic dance party's

[IanMcIntosh]

What's the best / favorite line you've ever skied?

The Devils Thumb in Petersburg Alaska. I got the first descent and it was with Seth who was my childhood hero so that's my favourite line and moment

[Timberridge]

Nope! Dental assistance though haha!

Sweet, I love boob bumps to the face when I get a cleaning.

[IanMcIntosh]

Sweet, I love boob bumps to the face when I get a cleaning.

Kinda helps you forget about the pain and discomfort right!?

[IanMcIntosh]

Sorry, that's incorrect

You must be from the East coast? Don't worry I like Biggie too!

[Buster Highmen]

“If someone is not treating you with love and respect, it is a gift if they walk away from you. If that person doesn't walk away, you will surely endure many years of suffering with him or her. Walking away may hurt for a while, but your heart will eventually heal. Then you can choose what you really want. You will find that you don't need to trust others as much as you need to trust yourself to make the right choices."

Ruiz sounds Buddhist to me. I'm a fan of GG Marquez and of Casteneda as well as Borges, none of whom should be taken factually but each of whom have a lot to say.

(Alpental r00lz)