Daamian Skelton
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DAAMIAN SKELTON
Daamiann started out in 1992 as a ski bum in Whistler BC, and upon discovering the thrills of mountain biking, worked as a mountain bike guide on Whistler Mountain for three seasons, teaching and guiding guests from across the globe. This lead to racing cross-country until two years later, crossing over to downhill, she found herself winning races across Canada and taking the 1997 National Series. In her professional career she raced internationally, representing Canada at four World Mountain Bike Championships - placing 10th in 1998 and twice winning the title of Canadian National Downhill Mountain Bike Champion.
Daamiann has an easygoing nature, and is well known in the mountain biking community having featured in numerous magazines, television programs and videos, including Kranked III.
Daamiann's natural ability for skill analysis and teaching has seen her team up with Joan Jones in 2001 to create and develop CMIC (Canadian Mountainbike Instructor Certification). She is also a director of the West Coast School of Mountain Biking (WCSMB) and, as an instructor in demand; she teaches skill clinics with several other businesses in British Columbia including Spokeswomen, Private Clinics in Whistler Bike Park, Rossland Mountain Adventures, DevineRIDE, Endless Biking, WORCA (Whistler Off Road Cycling Association), Capilano College Wilderness Leadership Program and Capilano College Mountain Bike Operations Program. She is also a level one NCCP coach, and well versed in 1st Aid, having two years experience working as a pro patroller on Blackcomb Mtn.
In 2004, Daamiann teamed up with the West Coast Style crew to film "West Coast Style Freeride Fundamentals". Her years of experience were integral in the progression and technical materials presented in the instructional DVD, and many of her teaching points and riding demonstrations can be viewed on the DVD.
Daamiann is not just a mountain biker. During the winter months she enjoys telemark skiing, snowshoeing and playing ice hockey. In the summer she plays around with some trials skills, loves surfing, is dabbling in soccer and enjoys a great book by the lake. Most of this is done with her dog, Kootnee.
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