EasyJet has announced a sponsorship with 20-year-old Ben Emsley, a member of the Great British Telemark Skiing team.
The airline is providing flight support for Emsley, who is also an engineering and maths student at the University of Bristol, to enable him to train to his full potential and compete internationally.
EasyJet flew the athlete to Geneva for two weeks of rigorous training in the snow sport in November, and this week has flown Ben to the Austrian World Cup.
This is the first of numerous World Cups and Championships Ben will compete in for the 2017/2018 season.
Ben Emsley started Telemark skiing when he was 16, and was selected to represent Great Britain after placing second in his age category at the French Championships, and fourth overall.
The snow sport focuses on carving, combining elements of alpine racing, Nordic skate skiing and ski jumping. The sport is becoming increasingly popular, and they Telemark community is hoping it will feature as an event in the 2022 Winter Olympics.
