World's youngest snowboarder hits slopes at just 11 months

By Sarah Ann Harris

11-month-old Aspen Haight

COLORADO, April 8, 2014 (Express) -  AT 18 months old, most children have just about got the hang of walking but one little girl is already shooting down the ski slopes.

 Aspen Haight, the world's youngest snowboarder, began learning to board at just ten months old and it's been downhill since then.

Aspen, from Colorado, USA, has her own custom-made snowboard and even got the chance to test out the world's smallest pair of ski boots.

Her parents Jill and Dominic, both 34, are keen snowboarders and had always hoped their daughter might enjoy the sport too – but they had no idea just how skilled the tot would be.

As soon as she was able to walk at 10 months they tried dragging her around the house on a board and she quickly got the hang of it, progressing to the slopes at 14 months.

 Jill said: "We are very proud of her. I was a competitive snowboarder when I was younger, and my husband was my coach, so snowboarding is in her blood.

 "Aspen was 10 months old when we put her on a snowboard without bindings, as soon as she could walk.

With parents Jill and Dominic

 "There's a great system in place here for little kids as the smallest boards come equipped with traction pads and "riglet reels". 

"Aspen started out just standing on the board and we would pull her around the house, this helped tremendously in her having outstanding balance once we put her in bindings and on the snow at 14 months.

 "We try and get her out riding at least twice a week or as often as we can."

 Aspen's parents posted videos of their daughter's amazing boarding on YouTube and they soon began to receive messages from people who were amazed by her skills.

 Jill said: "She's becoming something of an internet star and it's amazing that people around the world are seeing Aspen snowboard.

"She gets so much attention locally as well. We can't take her riding without people recognising her and stopping us to take her picture.

 "Every parent thinks their kid is special, but when you have people around the world confirming that, its quite an incredible feeling.

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