USA
Hank Bates
Hometown:
Oakley, Utah / Snowbird, Utah
Years on CAST:
7
Story
Hank grew up skiing Snowbird and exploring the Wasatch. He competed in freeride contests for 15 years and still occasionally gets in the start gate at select FWQ 4* contests. Competitive skiing is no longer a focus but the passion for skiing is stronger than ever, especially for deep powder skiing, big exposed backcountry lines and large cliffs. Hank stays productive in the winter shooting photos, which have found their way into numerous publications, filming both in the resort and the backcountry and riding sleds. When not skiing or sledding, Hank is involved in cattle ranches and farms throughout the West, loves riding dirtbikes, mountain biking, hunting and exploring the mountains.
Why CAST
Whether I am in a contest, ripping resort laps or skiing big exposed lines in the backcountry, Cast is absolutely the superior binding system on the market. There is not another product I would trust every day. Being able to rely on the renowned Pivot binding in every situation allows me the confidence needed to push myself and enjoy everyday on snow. In addition to the quality of the product the quality of the people behind the company is a reason on its own to only choose Cast.