Annalisa Drew is one of those rare-breed, crossover athletes. But she doesn’t just compete in halfpipe and slopestyle, she excels. Drew made a name for herself with nine podiums during the 2011-2012 season, including podiums at the Aspen/Snowmass Open and USSA’s U.S. Revolution Tour.

In 2013 Drew got invites to X Games Aspen and Tignes, where she debuted her 1260 in the halfpipe. Even though she didn’t land it, she made history becoming the first woman to attempt one in competition. She also took the win at the North Face Park & Pipe Open Series in Whistler.

ANNALISA SAYS
I had a great season this year. Two of my biggest highlights were competing in my first X-Games Aspen and European X-Games in Tignes. Next season I hope to qualify for the Olympics and just put down some more consistent runs.

FIRST TRACKS
It all started when Drew was three years old at Loon Mountain, NH. When she was four, she was an excellent figure skater and she practiced five days a week. She eventually joined the Loon Freestyle Team when she was in junior high. The figure skating paid off, because her jumps and spins have helped her feel comfortable in the air when skiing.

OFF THE SNOW
Although rarely off the snow, Drew likes wakeboarding and playing any kind of sport when she has the chance. She played soccer, lacrosse, and hockey in high school and still enjoys them. Drew’s online courses at UMaine-Orono also keep her busy.