Ingrid Backstrom, a renowned professional skier hailing from Seattle, Washington, was born on August 21, 1978. She earned a Bachelor of Arts in Geology from Whitman College in 2000.
Backstrom's impressive career in freeskiing began with her outstanding performances in Matchstick Production's 2004 Yearbook and 2005 The Hit List. Her exceptional skills were also showcased in Warren Miller's Impact (2004),Mark Obenhaus's Steep (2007),and Matchstick Production's Claim (2008).
Notably, Backstrom was the sole female to be recognized as one of Powder Magazine's Future Big Mountain Heroes in 2002. She has since received numerous accolades for her remarkable performances in ski films, including "Best Female Performance" and "Breakthrough Performance" at the 2005 Powder Magazine Video Awards.
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