Birthday: July 20, 1990

Home Base: Winhall, VT

Goofy or Regular: Regular

Luke's all-around riding skills and the speed that he has been able to progress is absolutely amazing. His skills, combined with his youthful energy and on-camera presence, have helped reinforce that snowboarding is all about having fun. Going out and riding with the other kids on the Burton Youth Team, and at the same time progressing at an exponential rate has opened many doors for Luke. With his shared kid's part in the 2003/04 Standard video "White Balance," Luke secured his position as a child star in snowboarding, not to mention a magnet for corporate sponsorship. Luke's footage in Standard Film's 2005 release will blow minds. On the rare occasion Luke is actually sitting still for a second, he provides invaluable input on Burton youth products, including the Punch board line and outerwear.

What is your favorite part of being a pro rider?
I get to travel the world, and have made great friends from all over.

Are you excited about the Olympics? Are you going to try to qualify?
I am definitely excited about the Olympics, and yes I will do my best to try to make it.

How is school going? What's your favorite subject?
I just got my mid-year report and have a 93 average. My favorite subject is math.

Where do you see yourself five years from now?
In five years I hope to be on the podium at most events and will be preparing for the 2010 Olympics, which I will try to win.

Lots of people compare you to Shaun White when he was your age. How do you feel about that?
I think that’s a big compliment because Shaun is such a great rider.

What would you be doing if you weren't a pro snowboarder?
I would be a pro skateboarder.

What is more important to you than snowboarding?
Nothing!!!!

What book are you reading right now?
The Color Purple.

What three adjectives would you use to describe your personality and riding?
Happy, very happy and extremely happy.

What are the best and worst parts of your job?
There is no worst part, I have the most fun job in the world.

What place has left the biggest impression on you?
There are so many places and so many countries. The biggest impression is that even though some competitions are so far away, I get to see all my friends, so it seems close.

What do you want people to know about you that they probably don't know already?
I love the beach too!

What question throughout your career has left the biggest impression on you?
What year will I win the Olympics?

What films are you working on for release in the 2005 season?
I will be shooting with Standard Films this summer.

CONTEST RESULTS

1st Place ’04 European Open Halfpipe Junior Jam, Livigno, ITA

1st Place ’04 European Open Slopestyle Junior Jam, Livigno, ITA

3rd Place ’04 Grand Prix Rail Jam, Park City, UT, US

5th Place ’04 Mountain Creek Pro/Am Halfpipe, NJ, US