Carston Oliver
Carston Oliver Joins the Zirkel Optics Team
Zirkel Optics is proud to welcome Carston Oliver—a multifaceted force in skiing, mountain biking, and outdoor advocacy—to our athlete roster. Born and raised in the heart of Utah’s Wasatch Mountains, Carston has built a career not just on technical talent and visual impact, but on a genuine connection to wild places and the people who shape them.
With a resume that includes magazine covers, standout film segments, and self-supported backcountry expeditions, Carston brings a rare blend of creativity, humility, and versatility to everything he does. Whether he's launching over massive bike park booters or navigating remote alpine lines solo, he sees movement as a form of expression—and eyewear as a vital part of reading, reacting to, and respecting the terrain.
As someone who values authenticity and access over accolades, Carston fits seamlessly into the Zirkel family. His commitment to community—whether through trail stewardship at Salt Lake’s I-Street Bike Park, education with the Utah Avalanche Center, or grassroots environmental advocacy—mirrors our belief that performance is about more than just podiums. It's about showing up, giving back, and protecting the places we play.
With FUTR LenZ™ optics tuned for clarity, durability, and precision in the field, Carston is now equipped to keep innovating—while helping others do the same.
Welcome to the team, Carston.
Athlete Bio: Carston Oliver
Carston Oliver is a Salt Lake City native and lifelong outdoor enthusiast whose fluid style and quiet tenacity have made him a respected presence in both the ski and mountain bike worlds. A self-described explorer over exhibitionist, Carston’s work has landed in the pages—and on the covers—of major publications and film projects. But it’s not the attention he seeks—it’s the experience.
Whether carving steep, untracked lines or flowing through dusty singletrack, Carston’s approach to sport is rooted in joy, curiosity, and connection. His eclectic style allows him to move effortlessly between big-mountain expeditions, freeride sessions with friends, and behind-the-scenes roles in storytelling and content creation. He’s as comfortable hauling camera gear to help highlight others as he is in front of the lens.
Beyond the riding, Carston is deeply involved in his local outdoor community. He’s a trail steward, avalanche educator, and passionate advocate for public lands—dedicating his time to projects that ensure access and equity for the next generation of outdoor users.
Now a part of the Zirkel Optics family, Carston embodies the brand's commitment to performance with purpose. He rides with clarity, he moves with intention—and he helps protect the landscapes that inspire it all.