Meet the Ardor Athletes.
We are so proud to support this team of incredible athletes. Our founder, Todd has always loved skiing and is an avid skier himself, and these freeride skiers represent exactly what it means to live with genuine passion and enthusiasm. Stay connected with us and this stellar crew as they chase their next progression, find their flow state, and show us all what it means to stay dialed in and live life to the fullest.
Indy Boyer
Hannah Epsteyn
Noah Gaffney
Ryan Lapp
Oskar Roner
Zeb Schreiber
INDY BOYER
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Black Cherry, Watermelon, & Passion Fruit Energy Drinks
Training Philosophy: Strong. Focus. Breathe.
Flow State: "A completely isolated calm. Separate from anything else around me, where nothing but what I am doing in that moment matters."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song: United States of Whatever by Liam Lynch
Travel Essential: Sketchbook, hacky sack, and headphones
Pre-Comp Routine: A hearty breakfast, putting the left sock on before the right, team stretching, and relentless visualization.
THE SPARK
Born in Mammoth Lakes and currently studying at Montana State University, Indy brings a fierce curiosity to both her skiing and her art. The two-time Junior Freeride North American Champion seeks an isolated, calm flow state whether she’s dropping into a heavy competition or working on a new painting. Indy cracks an Ardor for her early morning drives to the mountain, choosing clean ingredients that support her health and keep her progressing without the synthetic jitters.
Follow Indy @ indy._.boyer
HANNAH EPSTEYN
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Black Cherry Energy Drink
Training Philosophy: Fun. Friends. Challenging.
Flow State: "Calm and confident with some excitement."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song: Hold the Money by DIRTYXAN
Travel Essential: AirPods
Pre-Comp Routine: Listening to music and drinking clean energy right before the run.
THE SPARK
Based in Reno, Hannah is a resilient freeride skier who fights through adversity—including bouncing back from a broken ankle to win the NST Super Sessions and advance to Alaska. When she isn't on the snow, she’s an avid climber, painter, and runner who values time outside with friends. Hannah sips her Ardor on road trips and early mornings, using the clean energy to stay consistently fueled and focused through long days of training, travel, and adventure.
Follow Hannah @ hannah_epsteyn
NOAH GAFFNEY
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Clementine Energy Drink
Training Philosophy: Keep it fun!
Flow State: "I’m in a mode that’s 100% confident in every move I’m going to make. There’s no fear and no thoughts about anything else."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song: Psychosocial by Slipknot
Travel Essential: Headphones
Pre-Comp Routine: Relentlessly visualizing the line and how to execute it perfectly.
THE SPARK
A Tahoe City local and UC Davis grad, Noah’s foundation in the mountains was built exploring the backcountry with his late father, Robb. From climbing 14,000-foot peaks at age 15 to landing triple backflips, his skiing is a tribute to those backcountry roots and a commitment to making his dad proud. Noah relies on Ardor an hour after waking up, choosing clean, natural energy to fuel his resort days and big climbs without compromising his long-term health.
Follow Noah @ noahgaffney
RYAN LAPP
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Passion Fruit & Clementine Energy Drinks
Training Philosophy: Focus, grit and repeat.
Flow State: "There is a calm drive that takes over and I become very confident and truly believe I can accomplish whatever I am doing."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song: Thunderstruck (Live) by AC/DC
Travel Essential: Headphones
Pre-Comp Routine: Push-ups, meditation, gratitude, and visualizing the run to a hype track.
THE SPARK
Raised in Olympic Valley, Ryan skis with confidence, style, and a mindset to go big. Driven by the memory of his late brother, Scotty, he finds a calm, confident drive when he’s locked into a run and gives back off the snow through the Scotty Lapp Foundation. Ryan cracks an Ardor when walking out the door for an early mission, relying on clean energy to stay dialed and focused without getting over-excited or jittery.
Follow Ryan @ ryan._.lapp
OSKAR RONER
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Tropical Mango & Vanilla Blackberry Sparkling Waters
Training Philosophy: Strength. Creativity. Consistency.
Flow State: "My mind goes quiet and I let all my training and my body take over, knowing I’m ready for the challenges ahead."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song:Message in A Bottle by The Police
Travel Essential: Flip flops
Pre-Comp Routine: A good night's rest, a healthy breakfast, and staying deeply hydrated.
THE SPARK
Oskar is already making his mark in freeride skiing, recently taking first at the Kirkwood 3-star event by stomping a Cork 720. Outside the park, he’s passionate about sewing, golfing, and hitting the gym. Oskar starts his mornings with Ardor to wake up and get productive, valuing clean energy that keeps him physically and mentally in tune rather than feeling sporadic and wired.
Follow Oskar @ oskar._skis
ZEB SCHREIBER
Sport: Freeride Skiing
The Fuel: Vanilla Blackberry Sparkling Water & Clementine Energy Drink
Training Philosophy: Consistency. Progression. Discipline.
Flow State: "The whole world goes quiet, and it's just me and the task at hand. In those moments, everything else fades away."
QUICK FACTS
Hype Song: Anything by Alice In Chains
Travel Essential: Battery pack, journal, and headphones
Pre-Comp Routine: Keeping it casual, visualizing the run, and trusting the preparation over the outcome.
THE SPARK
Zeb grew up on the west shore of Lake Tahoe, evolving from a young resort skier into a competitive freeride athlete who took 3rd at the 2026 Jr. Freeride World Championship. Beyond the slopes, he’s a filmmaker and climate advocate focused on raising awareness about glacial recession. Zeb reaches for an Ardor on early mornings and long skin tracks, relying on clean, sustained energy to push past fear, stay dialed in, and avoid the crash of synthetic stimulants.
Follow Zeb @ zeb_schreiber