“But you have to be humble and a good mentor.”Kai’s incandescent career arc in the ski community, while atypical, is nonetheless familiar. Since at least the 1970s, pro adventure skiers and snowboarders have earned their renown and made their money by performing in visual media. “The internet has changed everything, maybe because it’s now kids inspiring kids,” said Todd Jones, Kai’s father. Todd Jones, noting that strict safety procedures have been an overriding part of his company’s protocols for 25 years, also insisted on perspective. Todd Jones joked that everything his son had done so far might be just a ploy “to build a really rad college résumé.” Todd added: “He does need a backup plan.

Source: bd News24 January 03, 2021 09:00 UTC