2024 GIVE’R Grant Recipients
LUCAS HUTCHINS
FREESKI RECIPIENT
Lucas is a 13yr. old Freestyle skier from Ore Medonte, ON. He started competing in the Timber Tour at age 9 and has been the U10, U12 and U14 Champion.
Lucas skis with @contenderski and competes in the Canada Cup circuit and at Junior Nationals. What impressed us most about Lucas is how well spoken he is for his age and having such a focused, determined mindset. Big congrats to you and we are stoked to see where you take your skiing in the future!
DESMOND SOLURSH
FREESKI RECIPIENT
Desi is 16 years old from Medford, ON. He is one of the top skiers coming out of @bluemtnresort and @beavervalley.skiclub !
Last season Desi was the overall U18 Champion for the Timber Tour series. Desi competes on the Ontario Team and is planning on travelling to all three Canada Cups this season, in the Yukon, Sun Peaks and Nova Scotia. He’s a genuine young man with a bright future and we are stoked to help support him in his skiing career! All the best this season Desi, GIVE’R!
JOSH GLOSTER
MOUNTAIN BIKE
Josh is an absolutely dedicated, determined mountain biker that is driven to make things happen on his bike. "Mountain Biking is my passion and it is my dream to make a career out of riding and racing bikes around the globe. I love mountain biking for the sense of creativity it brings me. When I'm out on the trails it's a new way to express myself that I don't get to do anywhere else. And it is the greatest feeling to me".
One thing we really love about Josh is that he has clear goals & objectives.Two years ago at the young age of 14, Josh won the U18 Ontario Enduro Series Championship. Last year he couldn't compete as much with the high cost of living and being consumed with work. This year however, he's doing everything he can to regain the title and find himself back on top of the podium. Josh is also stoked to give back to the younger generation by coaching at Rad Adventures - a program that showed him where he could take his riding and now wants to pass that inspiration on to the up and coming riders.
"GIVE'R to me is a mindset. It is about giving 100% effort into all aspects of life. Whether it be your job, school, training or on the bike performance, it is about leaving all distractions behind you and chasing your goals. In 2024 this is something I want to live by and with your help can pursue my passion.” @joshgloster_
HUNTER MOTT
MOUNTAIN BIKE
16 year old Hunter from Oro-Medonte, ON has a true love for being on two wheels. Competing in multi disciplines of the sport including: enduro, downhill, cross country, cyclocross and road - it's fair to say he knows how to ride a bike! Having a laundry list of accolades to his name, he is a humble, passionate athlete that enjoys all aspects of the sport.
"I love mountain biking because I love the speed, adrenaline, competition, the friends I make through it. I love the hard work it takes, I love being outdoors in nature, staying in shape and how it makes me feel when I'm out there shredding. I just want to be doing it all the time".
Some of Hunter's top results include: 2nd overall in Ontario for cross country in 2023, 4th overall in cyclocross. Gold in 3 of 4 O-Cups and the won MVP of his School MTB Team. He also won gold with his team in the Summer & Fall 8hr. Epic races, Gold in the Slalom event, Silver in Downhill and Bronze in Air Downhill Crankworx events at Horseshoe Resort. And the list goes on!
Hunter does everything he can to support himself biking and work as much as possible to be able to enter competitions and cover travel expenses. Hunter is aiming to enter more out of province competitions and receive more coaching. He recently received his MTB Instructor Certification and is excited to give back to people getting in the sport and improving their skills.
Hunter has an amazing mindset, hard work ethic and great attitude. We cannot wait to see where you take your biking! GIVE'R! @hunter_mtb11
