2024 Mountain Bike Recipients
Josh Gloster - Blue Mountain, ON
Josh is an absolutely dedicated, determined mountain biker that is driven to make things happen on his bike. "Mountain Biking is my passion and it is my dream to make a career out of riding and racing bikes around the globe. I love mountain biking for the sense of creativity it brings me. When I'm out on the trails it's a new way to express myself that I don't get to do anywhere else. And it is the greatest feeling to me".
One thing we really love about Josh is that he has clear goals & objectives.Two years ago at the young age of 14, Josh won the U18 Ontario Enduro Series Championship. Last year he couldn't compete as much with the high cost of living and being consumed with work. This year however, he's doing everything he can to regain the title and find himself back on top of the podium. Josh is also stoked to give back to the younger generation by coaching at Rad Adventures - a program that showed him where he could take his riding and now wants to pass that inspiration on to the up and coming riders.
"GIVE'R to me is a mindset. It is about giving 100% effort into all aspects of life. Whether it be your job, school, training or on the bike performance, it is about leaving all distractions behind you and chasing your goals. In 2024 this is something I want to live by and with your help can pursue my passion.” @joshgloster_
Hunter Mott - Oro-Medonte, ON
16 year old Hunter from Oro-Medonte, ON has a true love for being on two wheels. Competing in multi disciplines of the sport including: enduro, downhill, cross country, cyclocross and road - it's fair to say he knows how to ride a bike! Having a laundry list of accolades to his name, he is a humble, passionate athlete that enjoys all aspects of the sport.
"I love mountain biking because I love the speed, adrenaline, competition, the friends I make through it. I love the hard work it takes, I love being outdoors in nature, staying in shape and how it makes me feel when I'm out there shredding. I just want to be doing it all the time".
Some of Hunter's top results include: 2nd overall in Ontario for cross country in 2023, 4th overall in cyclocross. Gold in 3 of 4 O-Cups and the won MVP of his School MTB Team. He also won gold with his team in the Summer & Fall 8hr. Epic races, Gold in the Slalom event, Silver in Downhill and Bronze in Air Downhill Crankworx events at Horseshoe Resort. And the list goes on!
Hunter does everything he can to support himself biking and work as much as possible to be able to enter competitions and cover travel expenses. Hunter is aiming to enter more out of province competitions and receive more coaching. He recently received his MTB Instructor Certification and is excited to give back to people getting in the sport and improving their skills.
Hunter has an amazing mindset, hard work ethic and great attitude. We cannot wait to see where you take your biking! GIVE'R! @hunter_mtb11
2023 Freeski Recipients
Cooper McGuinness - Innisfil, ON
Congrats to freeskiing diehard Cooper McGuinness ! Cooper is 16 years old out of Innisfil, Ontario. He seriously loves skiing, spending as much time possible shredding at Mount St. Louis Moonstone. Cooper is looking forward to a big winter ahead, especially after last season was cut short from breaking his collar bone. He committed his summer to training hard at Maximise, hitting the gym and spending hours on end sessioning his backyard rail set up. Looking forward to seeing you GIVE’R this winter Cooper and having fun with Contender Ski Team! @sooperdoopercooper07
Andrew Dorchak - The Blue Mountains, ON
Congrats to 17 year freesrtyle skier Andrew Dorchak! Andrew moved from Florida to The Blue Mountains at age 5 and shortly after fell in love with skiing. Once he discovered the terrain park there was no turning back. Andrew has a go for it type of approach in skiing and it’s paid off with solid results on the provincial Timber Tour. He looks forward to competing on some Canada Cup events as well and seeing how far he can take his skiing! He also is on the newly formed Contender Ski Team which is bound to help him achieve his highest levels of performance🤘 We’re excited to follow your journey Andrew, best of luck! @andrew.dorchak
2022 Freeski Recipients
Ava Aubry - Singhampton, ON
Ava is a 17-year-old park skier out of Singhampton, Ontario. She is currently on the Ontario Park and Pipe team and will be competing on the Canada Cup circuit this winter and NorAm competitions. She also coaches the Blue Mountain freeski team and is dedicated to giving back to young girls in the sport. She has mentioned this numerous times and feels grateful to have the opportunity to show off women’s free skiing to the world! Ava has a special soul; she is always smiling and she really defines giving back to the younger generation and sharing her passion and stoke for the sport every chance she gets. We cannot wait to follow Ava‘s journey this winter and for years to come. There is no doubt she will continue to impress us and make a big impact on woman’s skiing! Follow @ava.aubry
Parks Boutilier - Rossland, BC
Parks is a 17-year-old freeskier from Rossland BC. He had a special connection with Kenneth being one of his coaches on the RED Mtn. Freeski Academy and someone he really looked up to. Parks mentioned Kenneth was one of his biggest mentors and absolutely loved skiing with him on training days. Parks is one of the nicest guys you’ll find on the mountain; always fired up with a big smile on his face and sends it pretty big if I say so myself. He competes in the IFSA freeride competitions across Western Canada and qualified for the NorAms in 2020. Parks will be starting his schooling to be an electrician this winter in Nelson BC. He is ready and stoked for a big winter ahead! Follow @parks_boutilier
2023 Mountain Bike Recipients
Jojo Diplock - Rossland, BC
Jojo is a 17 year old adventurer from Rossland, BC. She is extremely passionate about the outdoors and loves riding her bike as much as possible. She will be entering her first year of Mountain Bike Racing and has already clinched a 3rd place in Kelowna. She looks forward to putting the grant towards race fees and upgrading her bike to a more enduro specific rig! To Jojo, GIVE'R means “living your life to your fullest. Cherishing every moment, digging deep and pushing yourself to your limits. And feeling that euphoria when you cross that finish line”. Follow @jojo_diplock
Lucas Dufour - Collingwood, ON
Lucas is a 16 year old shredder from Collingwood, ON. Lucas lives and breathes biking. You could see it in his eyes during his audition video. He is the happiest guy on his bike and gets out to fulfill his passion on the regular. Lucas will be entering his 2nd year of Enduro Racing and is stoked to use this grant to bring his biking and body to the next level to become a better well rounded athlete. In Lucas’s words, “GIVE'R is a Mindset. It’s not even a word or phrase, it’s a little more than that. It what gets you from point A to point B as fast as you can. It gets you over a creek gap. It what makes you push. It’s a Mindset”. Follow @lucas_priveteer
