Mark McMorris — biographical portrait
A Documentary Film

Mark McMorris

b. 1993

Mark Lee McMorris (born December 9, 1993) is a Canadian professional snowboarder widely regarded as one of the greatest slopestyle riders in the history of the sport. A dominant force in competitive snowboarding for over a decade, McMorris has earned a record 22 X Games medals, including 16 gold,...

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33
Years Old
22
Championships
7
Chapters
Elite
Status

Chapters

01

Origins

The Beginning

**Mark Lee McMorris** (born December 9, 1993) is a Canadian professional snowboarder widely regarded as one of the greatest slopestyle riders in the history of the sport. A dominant force in competitive snowboarding for over a decade, McMorris has earned a record 22 X Games medals,...

02

The Rise

Building a Legacy

Mark McMorris made his X Games debut at **Winter X Games Aspen 2012**, immediately announcing himself as a major force in competitive snowboarding. At just 18 years old, he captured the gold medal in Slopestyle, defeating established stars including Shaun White and Sebastien Toutant.

03

The Work

Defining Moments

Mark McMorris's list of achievements represents some of the most impressive accomplishments in their field. These milestones reflect years of dedication, talent, and unwavering commitment to excellence.

04

The Peak

Greatest Achievements

Mark McMorris has distinguished himself as the most complete slopestyle rider of his generation through his exceptional abilities across all three sections of a slopestyle course: rails/jibs, jumps, and overall flow/creativity. While many riders excel in one or two areas, McMorris has...

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The Legacy

Lasting Impact

Mark McMorris was born to Don and Cindy McMorris in Regina, Saskatchewan. His family provided the foundation that enabled his snowboarding career, making significant sacrifices to support his development in a sport with limited local infrastructure.

I shouldn't be alive, let alone snowboarding at this level. Every day on my board is a gift.

— Personal Life, Relationships, and Interests

The crash taught me what's really important. Winning is great, but being able to do what I love is everything.

— Personal Life, Relationships, and Interests

Every time I strap in, I remember how close I came to losing this. It makes every run special.

— Personal Life, Relationships, and Interests

My family is everything. Without their support, none of this would be possible.

— Personal Life, Relationships, and Interests

The crash taught me that snowboarding is what I do, not who I am. But I'm incredibly grateful I still get to do it.

— Personal Life, Relationships, and Interests

Innovations

Year Title Role/Impact Type
1993 Quick Facts Competition Achievement
2014 Olympic Success Competition Achievement
1440 Trick Innovation Competition Achievement
2017 The 2017 Helicopter Crash Competition Achievement
1440 Technical Innovation Competition Achievement
2017 Resilience and Inspiration Competition Achievement
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