'Rich'

How long have you been skiing? 18 years on alpine and 9 on telemark

What is your preferred discipline? Love Alpine, Tele and Touring but as I seem to spend 90% of my time on tele that must be it.

What are your skiing aspirations? Ski harder faster stronger in more countries and different cultures - until I drop.

What would be your advice to upcoming skiers? Get Quality coaching it saves so much time and makes you smile more sooner.

Is there anything you do before a race? Warm up well.

Who is your sporting hero? Bolt - he is such an inspiring athlete

What do you do to relax? Listen to radio comedy shows

What is your nickname? Dick Dastardly from my reputation for putting crews through evil training sessions on the boat

If you were not a ski racer what would you be doing? Coaching skiers and paddlers to excel

Who is your secret crush? Minnie Driver

What’s on your iPod? Can you tell us something nobody else knows about you? Toooo many songs but current favorites include Chris Stills, Ben Taylor, Bat For Lashes and Ane Brun

What song is most likely to make you move on the dance floor? 80′s hi energy or indie bands of the late 80′s like The Wonderstuff

What can you be heard saying most often (catchphrase/motto)? Just a quick one!