Name Eero Ettala
Nicknames: Shittila
Segment: Northstar, California
Birthday: October 17, 1984
Home Mountain: Northstar and Serena
Sponsors: Oakley, Nitro, Red Bull, DVS, Planet Sports, Northstar, Skullcandy
Films: Cooking with Gas for twsnow.com
Website: www.ettala.com
Favorite Music to shred to: I don’t listen to music while riding.
What is the worst injury you have ever had? 3 ACL surgeries
Who is your greatest influence in life? My parents
Do you have any big trips planned for the 2013? Hoping to ride Japan pow again, and maybe a rail trip to Russia.
What is the key piece of gear you will never go on the mountain without? Riding the resort, I always bring my phone. But for backcountry, I always bring my avalanche transceiver.
What is the one thing you look forward to most after a long day on the Mountain? Getting out of my wet boots.
What was the highlight of filming for Flow State at Northstar? Having Tom Day filming me. He is a legend.