Christopher “CJ” Carter (USA)
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I'm originally from Montana, USA. I’ve recently moved to Np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ Country in the Eastern Cascades mountains in Washington, USA.
Your favorite mountains?
The North Cascades, Columbia-Purcells, Karakoram & Hundu Kush -- in no particular order.
Your home ski area?
Bridger Bowl Montana for life , it’s where I learned to ski.
What was your first experience with skis?
My parents had me on skis at 18 months so I cannot remember some of those very clearly. However, my mom just told me a funny story of me skiing when I was maybe 3 years old in Montana. There was a 20-foot-tall mound of cow manure and dirt in the working lands next to our house. So when we would get enough snow to ski I would suit up, then ascend (by sidestepping) and ski down it, in that fashion repeatedly. So basically, just like the ski mountaineering on variable bad snow we do today, haha!
What are your favorite sports/hobby/activities?
I love skiing mountains, but I also really love visual storytelling and policy. I've made more than 40 documentary films, and am active working with mountain people and governments around the world. I really love watercolor painting too and often trail run and travel with a little set. Music is always a part of my day and I love hearing new music from artists around the world – just got turned onto Amapiano from South Africa, it's so good!
Why Majesty?
The term “majesty” means sovereignty, dignity, and grandeur -- and that's what mountains represent to me. Mountains are often sovereign homelands of First Nations which requires our reciprocity and upmost respect. The beauty of mountains moves humans to higher ideals, deep peace and the power of perspective gained up high. Majesty Skis makes some of the best ski touring skis on the planet while maintaining environmental respect and reciprocity via the “skis for trees” initiative, where they plant a tree for every pair of skis sold. Majesty partners with the best makers of tech touring bindings and skins in the world as well. So, for me you add all that up and it’s a no brainer to partner with Majesty.
How long have you been with Majesty?
Spring 2023 - just a baby!
Any cool accomplishments with Majesty so far?
2023 Pierra Menta Ski Mountaineering 2023 in France, I scouted the course and completed training for this premier ski mountaineering event with Majesty skis afoot. But, things are just getting started.
What are your future plans with Majesty?
In short building a positive and inclusive ski culture, especially uphill and the best ski equipment. I want to see as many people, from all backgrounds, feeling the joy of the sport on Majesty skis. This means an inclusive, and safe ski culture where folks from all backgrounds feel welcome and safe socially, while we all rally to keep each other safe skiing mountains. There are some really talented freeride and ski mountaineers on the Majesty Skis so I'd like to support them, while supporting more BIPOC and Femme kin as we build the loving and inclusive change society and the outdoor industry needs. So all in all, I’d like to weave Majesty Skis into community ski events, some storytelling and help with R&D to develop the best ski touring equipment on the planet.
Christopher “CJ” Carter (USA)
Where are you from and where do you live now?
I'm originally from Montana, USA. I’ve recently moved to Np̓əšqʷáw̓səxʷ Country in the Eastern Cascades mountains in Washington, USA.
Your favorite mountains?
The North Cascades, Columbia-Purcells, Karakoram & Hundu Kush -- in no particular order.
Your home ski area?
Bridger Bowl Montana for life , it’s where I learned to ski.
What was your first experience with skis?
My parents had me on skis at 18 months so I cannot remember some of those very clearly. However, my mom just told me a funny story of me skiing when I was maybe 3 years old in Montana. There was a 20-foot-tall mound of cow manure and dirt in the working lands next to our house. So when we would get enough snow to ski I would suit up, then ascend (by sidestepping) and ski down it, in that fashion repeatedly. So basically, just like the ski mountaineering on variable bad snow we do today, haha!
What are your favorite sports/hobby/activities?
I love skiing mountains, but I also really love visual storytelling and policy. I've made more than 40 documentary films, and am active working with mountain people and governments around the world. I really love watercolor painting too and often trail run and travel with a little set. Music is always a part of my day and I love hearing new music from artists around the world – just got turned onto Amapiano from South Africa, it's so good!
Why Majesty?
The term “majesty” means sovereignty, dignity, and grandeur -- and that's what mountains represent to me. Mountains are often sovereign homelands of First Nations which requires our reciprocity and upmost respect. The beauty of mountains moves humans to higher ideals, deep peace and the power of perspective gained up high. Majesty Skis makes some of the best ski touring skis on the planet while maintaining environmental respect and reciprocity via the “skis for trees” initiative, where they plant a tree for every pair of skis sold. Majesty partners with the best makers of tech touring bindings and skins in the world as well. So, for me you add all that up and it’s a no brainer to partner with Majesty.
How long have you been with Majesty?
Spring 2023 - just a baby!
Any cool accomplishments with Majesty so far?
2023 Pierra Menta Ski Mountaineering 2023 in France, I scouted the course and completed training for this premier ski mountaineering event with Majesty skis afoot. But, things are just getting started.
What are your future plans with Majesty?
In short building a positive and inclusive ski culture, especially uphill and the best ski equipment. I want to see as many people, from all backgrounds, feeling the joy of the sport on Majesty skis. This means an inclusive, and safe ski culture where folks from all backgrounds feel welcome and safe socially, while we all rally to keep each other safe skiing mountains. There are some really talented freeride and ski mountaineers on the Majesty Skis so I'd like to support them, while supporting more BIPOC and Femme kin as we build the loving and inclusive change society and the outdoor industry needs. So all in all, I’d like to weave Majesty Skis into community ski events, some storytelling and help with R&D to develop the best ski touring equipment on the planet.