Wally Robarge
2012 Professional Competitor Bio
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Location:
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Middlesex, NY
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Height:
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6'1"
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Weight:
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195 lbs
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Birthday:
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December 1, 1965
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Job:
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Conservation teacher for 23 years in the Power Mechanics Conservation program at Wayne Technical and Career Center; tree cutter in the summer
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Interests:
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Hunting and Fishing
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Athlete since:
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1992
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How did you get involved in lumberjack sports?
College
When did you begin participating/competing in lumberjack sports and the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series?
1986 at the intercollegiate level then competed in the STIHL series 1992-present
How long have you been competing in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series? Other lumberjack competitions?
Since 1992
How do you train for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series and other lumberjack competitions?
Cross train with our local wrestling team, run, lift weights
Are you related to any current or former STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series competitors?
No
Best/strongest STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series discipline:
Hot saw
Any advice for the collegiate competitors?
Don't cut your toes off
What pro athlete/celebrity would you like to see try one of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series disciplines?
I would like to see Shaq vs me pole climbing
Name three songs on your training/working out playlist?
Thunderstruck, You gotta another thing comin, Ozzy crazy train
Favorite TV Show:
Survivor
Favorite Sports Team:
Minnesota Vikings
Proudest moment in your life so far:
June 3, 1989 the day I married my loving wife.
Anything else you'd like to share?
My family shot an episode of Wife Swap in 2007 for the lumberjack/Burlesque episode.
Some of my students have gone on to be prominent business owners in the communities they have grown up in. I have great pride in teaching and watching students succeed in life. Competing in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS series is great but seeing successful students is also excellent.
How did you get involved in lumberjack sports?
College
When did you begin participating/competing in lumberjack sports and the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series?
1986at the intercollegiate level then competed in the stihl series 1992-present
How long have you been competing in the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series?
Other lumberjack competitions? Since 1992
How do you train for the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series and other lumberjack competitions?
Cross train with our local wreastling team ,run , lift weights
Are you related to any current or former STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series competitors?
No
Best/strongest STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series discipline:
Hot saw
Any advice for the collegiate competitors?
Don't cut your toes off
What pro athlete/celebrity would you like to see try one of the STIHL TIMBERSPORTS Series disciplines?
I would like to see Shaq vs me pole climbing
Name three songs on your training/working out playlist?
Thunderstruck, You gotta another thing comin, Ozzy crazy train
Favorite TV Show:
Survivior
Favorite Sports Team:
Minnesota Vikings
Proudest moment in your life so far:
June 3,1989 the day I married my loving wife.
Anything else you'd like to share?
My family shot an episode of Wife Swap in 2007 for the lumberjack/Burlesque episode.