Mark Abma

Skier

Birthday March 3, 1980

Birth Sign Pisces

Birthplace Whistler, Canada

Age 44 years old

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About

Professional freeskier who is best known for winning numerous awards for his skiing including the Power Video Award for Best Male Performance in both 2007 and 2005. He is also known for posting a variety of skiing related photos to his over 70,000 Instagram followers. 

Before Fame

Being born on the Whistler mountain, he began skiing at a young age. He earned recognition in 2003 for placing fourth in the U.S. Open Big Air Competition. He continued to make a name for himself by filming a variety of different ski parts in different videos. In 2010, he won the Powder Video Award for Best Natural Air for his part in the In Deep video. 

Trivia

He is known for having started an advocacy group entitled One Step whose mission statement is to help reduce the carbon footprint of both skiers and ski resorts. 

Family Life

He was born and raised in Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. 

Associated With

He posted a picture with fellow professional skier Cody Townsend to his Instagram in May of 2016.