Born to fly

Discover how legends lived during the birth of freestyle. Eric Hymans was Australian skiing's original bad boy who won two Australian mogul championships after starting Falls Creek's iconic Team Red with a bunch of talented athletes. His story from skibum to number one to recluse uncovers secrets formally reserved only for the elite. Team Red was instrumental to the explosion of freestyle skiing during the 1980s. Establishing the Summit Masters they planted the seed of freedom. This tale takes you inside the circumstances that made game-changing performers. Plus the relationships that saw an enigmatic character refine his art and ultimately fall from grace. Wild times at the forefront of extreme, along with the perils that exist. This story also covers the early days of Falls Creek when Bob Hymans built the first chair lift. Laced with historical significance and a refreshing candour, this tale delivers wisdom and humour from the pioneering days of skiing. Nostalgic memorial edition featuring 68 black and white images.