As a Washington native who splits his time between the Pacific Northwest and Chamonix, Michael “Bird” Shaffer is one of a kind. When he’s not speedriding or skiing, he’s a wildland firefighter with a knack for bird puns. Discover the origin of his nickname, what it was like being raised on a hippie commune, life hacks for finding balance and why getting hurt and discovering boundaries was one of the best things that ever happened to him.