Carston Oliver, Freeskiing His Way Into Wellness

Carston Oliver, the 24 year old professional freeskier, doesn't like sitting still. He's managed to buck the system of studying, testing and admissions--a source of near-ruin for so many twenty-somethings--carving out an enviable life that allows him to be, well, who he is. His renowned intense work ethic helps, as does a generous helping of athletic talent...and sheer guts.Carston Oliver-twisting it in Alta.

ESPN describes his days filming the movie Solitaire for Sweetgrass films: "At a lean 5-foot, 8-inches tall and 145 pounds, he was the guy who once carried a 130-pound generator on his back 2,000 vertical feet uphill in the middle of the night for a film shoot, and without complaint. And deep in the Andes, he's the guy who, on off days, would walk and take a bus to the only gym within 20 miles in order to get on an exercise bike."

Here, in a promotional video for sponsor Patagonia, Oliver shares his motivations, and we all get to enjoy the ride.