Interview

What is your fondest childhood memory? Downhill training at Grand Targhee. My ski coach, Tom Johnston, would pick me up 5am.  We would drive over Teton Pass with the windows open and Guns and Roses blaring on the stereo.  His energy was addictive and by the time we arrived to Targhee I was incredibly fired up and ready to ski fast.       

What was the most memorable moment of your life ... on snow? Verbier, SUI - "If you ski that, you will."  A fellow competitor told me this as I was about to drop into my competition run.  I skied it and was the first female to ski the line ever.  Later, I found out that I skied his exact same competition line.  It taught me to believe in myself. The complete story is on my website:www.jessmcmillan.com

What would surprise your fans most about you? I'm terrified of the dark.

Who’s your favorite musical artist that you’ve just heard of in the last 6 months? Kings of Leon

When you're having a bad day, what do you do to cheer up? Go for run with my "boys" (dogs): AJ, Burley, and Goo

Who has influenced your skiing style the most? Jackson Hole Mountain Resort.  The terrain in Jackson is the best teacher in the world.

What are you passionate about after the snow melts? Kayaking, mountain biking, and climbing in the Tetons

What’s the best après-ski food? A chocolate chip cookie