Biography
Skiing before he turned two years old, Mac Bohonnon is right at home on the ski slope. After getting his start at Stratton Mountain, he further built on his skill set in Dmitriy Kavunov’s Elite Aerial Development Program (EADP).

He says he owes all his success to his family. “My path to the U.S. Ski Team was long and rigorous, but very rewarding,” he says. “I couldn't have made it without the help of my current and previous coaches, and most importantly, my family and friends.”

The 2012 season proved to Bohonnon’s breakout year. Four NorAm podiums lead to a career a third-place ranking. A bronze medal at the National Championships topped it off on a high note.

Mac Says
I had an awesome season, with lots of great experiences, and tons of fun. The highlight of my winter was being able to compete in my first two World Cups ever - Lake Placid and Deer Valley. I learned tons, especially how much discipline and focus it takes to compete at the highest level. I think my trip to Italy for Junior Worlds was the most fun. It was the first time I ever competed over seas, and we had a great team and great coaches that went over.

I am planning on doing my first triples in the 2013 season, which is a huge step for me. I am really looking forward to just getting off the jump and doing as many as I can to prepare myself for more successful seasons to come. I plan on doing everything I've been doing thus far, and doing as many triple flips as possible this summer to make myself the most prepared I can be.

First Tracks
Bohonnon first started skiing when he was about one and a half years old under parents who insisted that all their children learn to ski. It quickly became routine to spend the weekends at the family home in Vermont, where Bohonnon’s career as a skier began. After a stint in the alpine gates, Bohonnon found his true calling. “After spending a few years in the alpine program, it was evident that all I wanted to do was build jumps on the side of the trails and hurl myself into the air,” he says. “My parents put me into the freestyle program at Bromley Mountain, and I progressed from there - from regional aerial and mogul competitions, to living and training full time with the Elite Aerial Development Program in Lake Placid, NY.”

Off the Snow
You can always catch Bohonnon listening to music away from the slopes. “I try to do as much as I can in the off season, road biking, water skiing, golf and hanging out with my family and friends,” he says. Bohonnon also goes to high school online all year-round so he’s always trying to catch up or get ahead with his school work.  “I enjoy so many activities and other sports that I have very little free time when I'm not training,” says Bohonnon. “I'm always up for a game of ping-pong and all winter long I travel with my ping-pong paddle just in case the opportunity arises.”