Mile
High Wakeboarding™ Team Riders
Team Rider Jake Jolstad Spinning in the Off-Season
Kyle Cartwright
Parker Guthrie
Cameron Hoffman
Shawn Horman
Jake Jolstad
Steve Jones - Team Manager
Rachel Orgill
Currently, there are no Team
Rider positions available. However, we are always looking for quality individuals to help build out our team of sponsored riders.
If you have a great attitude, are clean cut, a good role model, and
love the sport of wakeboarding, send an email to mhwinfo (-the at symbol-)
milehighwakeboarding.com with a quick summary of yourself,
including why you think you would be a good team rider. If
you have a short (2-3 minute) video on YouTube to show off your riding, that's always
a bonus. We hand-select our team based on several factors,
not just riding ability so a video is not required. Bear in mind before contacting us, that we never put anyone on our team that we haven't known for some time, and the selection process is not overnight.
Mile High Wakeboarding sponsored, team riders receive many company and industry privileges, including free and/or discounted equipment, being able to associate and ride with the best riders in the world, riding MHW cable systems for free, paid entry into local contests (and Major, National, and World contests when they qualify), and photo and podium incentives. And since you can't buy our red clothing and gear, if you see any peeps rolling around in our red Mile High Wakeboarding clothing, you know that they are either a pro wakeboarder, a team rider, or they won a wakeboard contest. It's never a bad idea to introduce yourself and get to know the existing team.
MHW Team Rider expectations include helping out and being involved in Colorado events, the Denver Boat Show, news/radio/media interviews and photoshoots, and catering to pro athletes when they are visiting or competing in Colorado.
Kyle Cartwright
  
  
Video - Kyle Cartwright Fox 31 Segment 5
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Kyle Cartwright Fox 31 Segment 4
Video -
Kyle Cartwright First Toeside Frontroll
Video -
Kyle Cartwright Slider Session at Mile High Wake Park
Video -
Kyle Cartwright Heelside and Toeside Cable Turn at Mile High Wake Park
Kyle Cartwright
Birthday
January 16
Hometown
Highlands Ranch, Colorado
Favorite color
Green
Favorite food
I'll eat anything spicy!
Favorite TV show
The Walking Dead
Favorite movie
Dumb and Dumber or Super Bad
Favorite book
Harry Potter!
Favorite radio station
93.3 or Alice 105.9 (I love Slacker and Steve.)
Riding stance
I think its 12 degrees even.
Your gear
Boat: Tige RZ2
Board: Liberation Frontline Series
Bindings: CWB Marius
Vest: O'Neill Gooru
Rope: Proline Synergy 3D Handle
Helmet: Pro-tec Classic Skate Helmet
Wetsuit: I only ride when its nice!
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
In 2010, I started to land Toeside and Heelside 540's. In 2011, I landed a Toeside Frontroll second try.
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
I love riding the cable! It is such a good riding environment and I've made a lot of good friends.
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Lake Timnath
What lake do you ride most often?
Mile High Wake Park and a little lake east of Greeley.
How did you start wakeboarding?
I started waterskiing when I was four. From that point on I was in love with the water. I got a wakeboard for my eighth birthday and I have been on a a board since then.
New tricks you are working on?
Heelside 720 and Tantrum to Blind.
What other hobbies do you have?
Snowboarding, rock climbing, motocross, video games, and just hanging out with my friends.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
I love that you can go out with your friends and just ride! We all help and learn from each other.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Falling when it's cold out.
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
Batwing or a Nuclear Whirlybird.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
I love throwing a huge Raley because you can see the water throughout the entire trick.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Keith Lyman is sick and throws everything huge!
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Darin Shapiro because he taught me my first invert and I would love to learn some new tricks from a legend.
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray! He is such a nice guy and has had a huge impact on the sport.
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
My parents have always been there for me and have paid for the boat, lakes, gas, and everything else that goes into the sport. So THANKS mom and dad!
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
The Messier the Better!
Any shout outs?
Just thanks to all my family and girlfriend for the support. Thanks to Wakeboard and Waterski Specialty and Liberation Wakeboards for all of their support throughout the years. Last of all to Steve Jones for giving me this great opportunity.
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Parker Guthrie
  
  
Parker Guthrie - Fox 31 Segment 1
Parker Guthrie
Birthday
September 2
Hometown
Loveland, Colorado
Favorite color
Green
Favorite food
Mexican
Favorite TV show
Always Sunny and Dexter
Favorite movie
"Due Date" could be the new favorite.
Favorite book
Not "Marley and Me" and no I didn't cry...OK, maybe a little...stupid book.
Favorite radio station
93.3
Riding stance
Goofy
Your gear
Boat: 2011 Nautique 210 Team
Board: LF Harley 139
Bindings: LF Watsons
Vest: Watson Comp Vest
Rope: Accurate A-line rope
Helmet: N/A
Wetsuit: O'Neill
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
Mine? Learning 3 inverts in one day with Josh Palma, riding cable in Florida, riding and meeting the pros at the local tour stop.
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
Is this the same question?
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
First got up in Powell but learned at Timnath.
What lake do you ride most often?
Lake Loveland
How did you start wakeboarding?
In Powell because it was something to do.
New tricks you are working on?
Toe 5 and that one superman trick.
What other hobbies do you have?
Snowboarding, only cause I can't wakeboard in the winter and taking my dog for walks, but only because I can't take him swimming at the lake in the winter.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
It's just as exciting seeing someone jump the wake for the first time as it is for someone to land their first invert. That and wakeboarding with the crew.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Winter
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
Batwing and any invert with a handle pass, they just look cool.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
Back to back - backroll then switch backroll...that's a lot of back.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Phil "the Real Deal" Soven
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Probably Murray. He's a legend!
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Yes. Anyone who inspires me to try something new.
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
Steve Jones for sure!
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
Man up. Go big or go...just go big you pansy.
Any shout outs?
Steve Jones for getting us a cable and making wakeboarding more than just a boating activity in Colorado. And team Guthrie.
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Cameron Hoffman
  
  
Cameron Hoffman
Birthday
August 14
Hometown
Lone Pine, California
Favorite color
Green
Favorite food
Fettuccine Alfredo and Taco Bell
Favorite TV show
Breaking Bad
Favorite movie
Goodfellas
Favorite book
The Alchemist
Favorite radio station
93.3, 103.5
Riding stance
Regular
Your gear
Boat: Reinell
Board: Slingshot
Bindings: LF Watson
Vest: Hyperlite
Rope: Accurate
Helmet: Pro Tec
Wetsuit: Body Glove
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
2012 MHW Cable Contest 3rd Place Outlaw/Pro
2010 MHW Boat Contest 1st Place Intermediate
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
Probably Powell trips or wakeboarding at the cable park. Learning a Raley to Blind and a double S-Bend on the cable!
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Chopfield
What lake do you ride most often?
Mile High Wake Park and private lakes.
How did you start wakeboarding?
Tried it first behind a friends boat on a Powell trip and have been riding since.
New tricks you are working on?
TS Frontroll, Cab 540, Raley, Double Halfcab Roll off the steep kicker, grabbing more of my tricks.
What other hobbies do you have?
Snowboarding, skateboarding/longboarding, digital design, concerts.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Good times on the boat with friends.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Unlike snowboarding, and besides riding doubles, you can only ride by yourself.
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
A Bee Sting, I've only seen it done once, and it was insane.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
Probably a HS 360, because it feels good when you land clean on the other side with the handle back in your hands.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Shaun Murray
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Danny Harf
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
Steve Jones
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
Don't worry, be happy.
Any shout outs?
Did not answer.
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Shawn Horman
  
  
Video - Shawn Horman Slider Session - Mile High Wake Park
Shawn Horman
Birthday
April 22
Hometown
Loveland, Colorado
Favorite color
Red
Favorite food
Sushi
Favorite TV show
Fantasy Factory (Rob Dyrdek) yeah boyy!
Favorite movie
Twitch - Hood Rich
Favorite book
Wakeboarding for Dummies - I dunno
Favorite radio station
106.7 or Hip Hop Nation
Riding stance
Regular
Your gear
Boat: The MHW quiver
Board: 2013 Slingshot Reflex 137
Bindings: Liquid Force Watsons
Vest: O'Neill Gooru
Rope: Accurate A Line & Murray Handle
Helmet: Protec
Wetsuit: O'Neill
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
Landing my first Raley and S-Bend on the cable and becoming a MHW Team Rider!!
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
All the time spent at the cable park. Riding with the boys and bench riding with the crew.
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Boyd Lake - Loveland, CO
What lake do you ride most often?
Mile High Wake Park or the company private lakes
How did you start wakeboarding?
I saw a guy wakeboarding at the lake when I was 10 and knew I wanted to try it. It took a year to get a board and give it a try but when I did, I fell in love with the sport.
New tricks you are working on?
Backroll and 360's.
What other hobbies do you have?
Building custom cars and traveling.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Everyday and every set is new and different, but every time I ride the only thing on my mind is exactly what I'm doing at that moment.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Attitudes (low self-esteems) of some wakeboarders.
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
Whirlybird. C'mon, it just looks awesome!
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
S-Bend on the cable because it is challenging but very rewarding. (When you don't land on your face that is, lol.)
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Shaun Murray because he is the godfather of wakeboarding.
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Randall Harris. He seems like a fun guy to ride with.
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray. He has been such a huge influence to me still to this day.
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
As corny as it sounds, this one goes to Mr. Steve Jones. Without his help and support this wouldn't be possible for me. Thanks so much!!!
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
Yeah. Get some and 22's son!!
Any shout outs?
Don Read, Kyle Cartwright, Cole Jensen, and all the great guys I love to shred the Gnar with.
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Jake Jolstad
  
  
Video-Jake Jolstad Throwing 720's on the Trampoline
Jake Jolstad
Birthday
April 20
Hometown
Lakewood, Colorado
Favorite color
Orange
Favorite food
Pasta
Favorite TV show
NFL Football
Favorite movie
Real Steel
Favorite book
Goal Line
Favorite radio station
Hits 1 Sirius
Riding stance
Regular
Your gear
Boat: Malibu VTX
Board: Liquid Force
Bindings: Liquid Force
Vest: O'neil
Rope: Accurate A line. Murray handle.
Helmet: Protec
Wetsuit: O'neil
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
Spending time at Mile High Wake Park.
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
Learning Hoppy Backside 180's and Raley's.
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Private lake.
What lake do you ride most often?
Mile High Wake Park and a private lake.
How did you start wakeboarding?
After watching uncle had to try when I was 5.
New tricks you are working on?
Clearing wake to wake, Backroll and Raleys.
What other hobbies do you have?
Football, snowmobiling, skiing, atv's.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Watching and learning new tricks from Steve.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Faceplants.
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
Hoppy Backside 180. It just feels cool.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
Raley, it feels like you're flying.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Steve Jones
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Shaun Murray
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
Steve Jones for sure. He has taught me everything I know.
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
Ok, I'll try it.
Any shout outs?
Cole, Zane, Cameron, Steve Jones, mom and dad.
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Steve Jones - Team Manager
  
  
There are several interviews and news segments on our You Tube page with Steve Jones. Here are some video clips of Steve Jones wakeboarding.
Video - Steve Jones How to Spin Clinic
Video - Steve Jones 2011 World Championships
Video - Steve Jones 2011 World Championships Double Up Crash
Video - Steve Jones 1st Crow Mobe
Steve Jones
Birthday
June 3
Hometown
Spokane, Washington
Favorite color
Blue
Favorite food
Desert.
Favorite TV show
Shark Tank
Favorite movie
Star Wars
Favorite book
The World is Flat
Favorite radio station
Whatever is on
Riding stance
Goofy
Your gear
Boat: Nautique
Board: Hyperlite Murray on Boat | Slingshot on Cable
Bindings: Liquid Force Watsons on Boat | Slingshot on Cable
Vest: O'Neill Gooru
Rope: Accurate A Line
Helmet: Pro-Tec
Wetsuit: O'Neill
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
Seeing Rachel win the World Championships! Such a good kid, great role model, and a perfectly flawless run!
Personally:
2012 - did not compete - work, work, work
2011; 4th at Nationals, 2nd at Worlds
2010; 7th at Nationals, 7th at Worlds
2009; 5th at Nationals, 11th at Worlds
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
Doing a Raley over Shaun Murray while he did a Backroll under me! Crazy.
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Deer Lake, in Washington
What lake do you ride most often?
Mile High Wake Park and small private lakes
How did you start wakeboarding?
A friend had a skurfer and it looked fun. I rode it and loved it, but didn't do it again for several years.
New tricks you are working on?
I've landed a few KGB's, Moby Dicks, and Back Mobes but I wouldn't claim them yet. I want to learn to spin off-axis and up my spins by a 180!
What other hobbies do you have?
Snowboarding, rock climbing, hiking and backcountry snowboarding, mountain biking, skydiving, base jumping, swimming, and running.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Warm weather and smooth water
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Winter
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
Really poked out grabs and tweaks. (Dean Smith-like). These are just cool.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
S-Bends. You are in the air for a really long time.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Dean Smith, Josh Palma.
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Shaun Murray. It's always a good time.
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray. He's just a good person and a great role model.
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
Shaun Murray, Jason Buffalow, Matt Winans, Amber Wing
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
Baby steps. I have to work tomorrow.
Any shout outs?
Shout out to all those that have helped improve the sport in Colorado. Too many to name but it's been a huge effort so far, with much more to come.
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Rachel Orgill
  
  
Video - Rachel Orgill Free Ride Boat Session
Video - Rachel Orgill - One Of Her First Boat Air Raley's
Video - Rachel Orgill Learning Her Olle Backside 180
Video - Rachel Orgill Boat Ride Session
Rachel Orgill
Birthday
August 20
Hometown
Edmond, OK
Favorite color
Blue
Favorite food
Apples and peanut butter
Favorite TV show
Modern Family
Favorite movie
Hitch
Favorite book
Hunger Games series
Favorite radio station
101.9 OKC
Riding stance
Goofy
Your gear
Boat: Supra SA
Board: Hyperlite Murray
Bindings: Hyperlite Systems
Vest: Jet Pilot
Rope: Accurate
Helmet: Liquid Force
Wetsuit: Jet Pilot
Wakeboard career highlights from the past 3 years
2011 - 2nd Place WWA Wake Games - Jr. Womens, 4th Place WWA Nationals - Jr. Women, WWA World Champion - Jr. Women
2010 - 2nd Place WWA Nationals - Girls
2009 - 2nd Place WWA Nationals and WWA Worlds - Girls
Personal riding highlights (good times) from the past 3 years
Love the houseboat trips we take to Arkansas. And definitely landing my raley on the boat.
What lake did you learn to wakeboard on?
Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia, then Lake Mendota in Wisconsin
What lake do you ride most often?
Arcadia Lake, Edmond OK
How did you start wakeboarding?
In the water :). When I was six we decided to give it a try on a houseboat trip to Virginia.
New tricks you are working on?
Heel 360, Scarecrow, and perfecting my Raley.
What other hobbies do you have?
Snowboarding, running, art, and drawing.
What's your favorite thing about wakeboarding?
Being on the water with family and friends on a lake of pure glass.
What's your least favorite thing about wakeboarding?
A windy day in Oklahoma.
What's your favorite trick to watch? Why?
S-Bend because it is so huge and ridiculous.
What's your favorite trick to perform? Why?
Backroll because it is so fun to do.
Who is your favorite rider to watch?
Steve Jones
If you could ride with any rider for a day, who would it be (only one)?
Shaun Murray
Do you have any heroes or anyone you look up to in wakeboarding?
Shaun Murray
Who has made the biggest impact on your riding?
Steve Jones
Do you have a personal motto? If so, what?
If so, what? No pain no gain!
Any shout outs?
Special thanks to Mile High Wakeboarding for supporting me, and my mother for dragging me endlessly behind my boat.
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