Em Lonsdale (23) has made the 12 woman entry list for the toughest ski Halfpipe competition on the planet - ESPN's X Games.
Em who started her skiing career at Kendal ski centre is now based in Mammoth in the USA over the winter months. Em is extremely excited by the challenge as it is the first time she has gained entry to the event.
She is Britain's top Halfpipe skier having won the British Championships on a number of occasions as well as podiuming in US and European events and has been selected to compete for GB in World Cup Halfpipe.
Em would like to thank her sponsors Fat Face and Movement without whose help she wouldn't have reached the final. Entry to X Games is strictly by invitation and includes the best riders in their featured disciplines. Other Halfpipe entrants include World Cup leader and X Games Champion Sarah Burke and US open Champion Jen Hudak. The event takes place on Friday the 25th of Jan in Aspen, Colorado,USA.
