\ Iisko Kuusisto

Iisko Kuusisto

Where are you from, when did you begin skiing and telemarking, and where do you ski most now?

Hey, I'm Iisko from the middle of nowhere in the North of Finland, more specifically Levi, my home mountain. In my youth I didn't have a chance to train at the same kind of places as other top skiers. But I made it out of my hometown of Kittilä somehow, all I needed was my passion for the sport I loved. Skiing, especially Telemarking.

I started telemarking at 9 years old, before that I was a slalom skier, and even made it to the top 5 in Finland at age 8-9. Then my dad showed me telemarking, that was more fun than training in slalom tracks and being a heel locker. It showed me that skiing is not only training and repetition, its also a lifestyle or even a meaning of life.

What do you love about telemarking?

When I'm skiing with my alpine buddies in the park, they only think about how many flips or spins they can add to their trick. I think: how can I lift my heels in the coolest way possible. It might be a "teledoggy" flip, or doing something in the air that is unthinkable to most folks.

What do you like about our bindings?

22 Designs bindings are so versatile, and even bullet proof. I mostly ski Outlaw and Lynx. I can ski either in both freeriding or the park. I've been skiing 22 Designs since 2015.

What do you like to do for fun when you’re not skiing?

I mostly travel. Traveling and meeting new friends on the way is my goal in life. And specifically I travel to ski. My main goal always when traveling is *Find snow* and you know the rest! Sometimes I just apply to work in a place where there is an opportunity to ski, and go. Right now I'm writing this is from Åndalsnes, Norway. Last summer I was in Chamonix, France. I went to Zermatt so many times that my bank account was crying. But hell yeah, it was totally worth it!!!

Lisko Kuusisto
Lisko Kuusisto
Lisko Kuusisto

List your accomplishments, titles, competition results, awards, other sponsors, etc.

Accomplishments:

My life accomplishments are mostly being recognized by my idols in my sport. I feel like getting respect is the biggest accomplishment in life. The feeling is truly crazy. And so I feel that our community in skiing is all about showing love to other skiers.

Sponsors:

  • Black Crows Skis
  • Julbo Eyewear