Neil Connolly

Riding Since:

1995

Coaching Specialities:

Freestyle, Freeride

Qualifications:

CASI Level 1, 2, 3 & Park 1, CSF Basic Coach

Sponsors:

Elan Snowboards, Billabong, Smith, Kuu

Don’t let his Zen attitude fool you, get Air Neil on the mountain and you will be blown away. From Collingwood, Ontario, he has called Whistler home for the last 10 years.

Neil’s accomplishments are downplayed only by his humble attitude and serious work ethic. He has travelled the world as a member of the BC and Canadian National Teams for World Cup Half Pipe and Big Air. Along with jumping in Whistler’s Fire and Ice Show, Filming Video Parts and Coaching for Pro Ride, Neil was even the Stunt Double for Dave England (Jackass) in the Films “Shred” and “Shred 2.” He is also the Co-owner and Coach of Step Up Camp, a Private Half Pipe camp held in Vivaldi Park, South Korea and has coached members of the Korean Half Pipe Team.

As a coach, Neil can take any level of rider and push them to their own limits, and then one step further.