Rory Bushfield facts for kids
| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Bushywayne |
| Born | May 30, 1983 Balzac, Alberta, Canada |
| Spouse(s) | Sarah Burke (2010–2012; her death) |
| Sport | |
| Sport | Mogul skiing, Slopestyle, backcountry |
Rory Bushfield, born on May 30, 1983, is a Canadian professional skier. He is also known for making films and being a star on reality TV shows.
Rory Bushfield was once a member of Canada's World Cup team. He competed in mogul skiing, which involves skiing down a bumpy slope. He also took part in slopestyle skiing, a freestyle event with jumps and obstacles. Later, he focused on backcountry skiing and making movies.
In March 2013, Bushfield joined the reality diving show Splash. He won the competition on May 7, 2013, beating Nicole Eggert.
About Rory's Life
Rory Bushfield married fellow freeskiing star Sarah Burke on September 25, 2010. Their wedding took place in Pemberton, British Columbia. Sarah Burke was a very successful skier. She won five gold medals at the Winter X Games. She also became a world champion in halfpipe skiing in 2005.
Sadly, Sarah passed away on January 19, 2012, after a training accident in Utah. Rory started the Sarah Burke Foundation to honor her memory. This foundation helps support athletes and promote safety in sports.
Today, Rory Bushfield lives in Squamish, British Columbia. He shares his home with his dog, Dexter. Rory is also a pilot and can fly single-engine planes.
Rory's Films
Rory Bushfield has been part of many ski films. These films often show amazing skiing and adventures.
- Strike Three – Level 1 2002
- Forward – Level 1 2003
- Yearbook – Matchstick Productions 2004
- The Hit List – Matchstick Productions 2005
- Push – Matchstick Productions 2006
- Seven Sunny Days – Matchstick Productions 2007
- Claim – Matchstick Productions 2008
- In Deep – Matchstick Productions 2009
- The Way I See It – Matchstick Productions 2010
- One for the Road – Teton Gravity Research 2011
- Attack of La Niña – Matchstick Productions 2011
- All.I.Can. – Sherpa 2011
- Super Heroes of Stoke – Matchstick Productions 2012
- The Dream Factory – Teton Gravity Research 2012
- Into The Mind – Sherpas Cinema 2013
- The Crash Reel - Documentary by Julian Cautherley & Lucy Walker 2013
