Lynsey Dyer
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| Lynsey Dyer | |
|---|---|
| Country | American |
| Born | March 13, 1983 |
Lynsey Dyer (born March 13, 1983) is an American freestyle skier and big mountain skier. She co-founded the non-profit SheJumps.org[1] and founded the movie production and apparel company Unicorn Picnic, encouraging girls and women to participate in the outdoors through mentorship.
Dyer grew up and learned to ski in Sun Valley, Idaho.
Skiing
Dyer was the first woman to be on the cover of Freeskier Magazine.[2] She has won several freesking competitions and awards including the 2004 International Free Skiers Association North American tour champion.[3] In 2010, Powder Magazine awarded her Best Female Performance for her role in Magic Moments.[4]
Photography
Dyer took an iconic photo of four base jumpers leaping from Half Done in Yosemite National Park, including the late Dean Potter. The image was published as a double page spread in National Geographic Magazine and beyond.[5]