August 12th I got off the plane in Santiago at 6 am. After 30 hours of traveling I was stiff and tired and worried about what was going to happen next. Knowing how things can operate in South America I half expected my bags to be gone. On top of that, I was traveling on the word that I would get “hooked up” if I made it. So with zero plans or expectations I dragged my bags along until I noticed a short man with a white paper that had my name spelled wrong. I smiled, everything was going to work out! Pablo drove me to cozy spot right off the slopes of La Parva. Eight of us made up the sweetest house ever, casa de no name! It was Kent, Norte, Jess, Chuck, Drew, Ben, Alex and myself. Pretty much a bunch of super nice, very rowdy people, who happen to like skiing and partying A LOT. Money and room was a bit tight for everyone so things like eating at home every night and using dish soap in the shower were part of a daily routine. The first day we hiked around a bit and ended up hitching a ride up with some patrollers who showed us a fun little chute to ski. It felt so good to be hiking in the cool air and skiing again. I was so stoked to be with my friends skiing in the middle of summer! 
The next couple days were full of blue skys, pisco and fondue. We weren’t skiing pow, but we were having an amazing time shredding around hitting random features and pretty much skiing as fast as we could. We did a couple random photo shoots so we could continue to get free passes from La Parva and El Colorado. We also did some filming while we explored these chutes and caves at La Parva. Those will be pretty entertaining. After partying and messing around for 4 days it was time to start concentrating on the competition we all few around the world to do.
I would like to take this time to thank Rodrigo Medina and Jota Hernandez. Thanks to them I actually did get “hooked up” and had the most amazing time in Chile.
My newest sponsorship is defiantly the coolest shop out there! Evo Gear’s shop is in Seattle (my home town- REPRESENT!) located in the heart of the most happening area downtown. I am honored to become a part of this family because their values represent mine so closely. Evo carries the most stylish brands, involves the community, and is growing quickly!
“It is no mistake that our location is a venue, art gallery, and retail space all wrapped into one” -evo.
A year ago when I was paying a visit to Seattle, I took my friend from Japan, Yutaro, to an Evo party. They were premiering a snowboard flick where the pro’s traveled around snowboarding, surfing, and skating. Yutaro had a blast drinkng as much Seattle mircobrew beer as he pleased, hanging out meeting tons of people, and getting photos with the “pro’s.” Later Yutaro wrote me a letter and said, “I don’t like American party, I LOVE American party!” -Thanks evo for showing us how it’s done.
Here is my interview with Evo crew member Molly Hawkins…
- How did you hear about EVO?
~through friends at Alpental |
- What gear are you rocking this year?
~Smith, Fat-ypus V Rocks, Skullcandy icons, Saga Outerwear, dabello boots, Dakine Mittens, Dakine Heli-pro Backback, Outdoor technology Yowie, Rime Knits beanies. |
- What other companies/brands are killing it right now?
~I think sessions has some rad stuff, so does Moment Skis…Surface is blowing up. |
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~those who continue to get after it no matter how many times they fall, those who find the positive in all situations, those who laugh at thier mistakes, and those who get creative with it! |
- What are your goals for this year?
~My Goals: travel, ski a lot, live simply, and focus on love and gratitude. |
- What do you enjoy other than skiing?
~I LOVE hangin out with my dog, Baker (after Mt. Baker, WA) traveling, trail running, triathlons, yoga, foos ball! |
- Who are you currently sponsored by?
~EVO, Alta, Fat-ypus, Smith, Skullcandy, Rime Knits beanies, Outdoor Technology, Saga Outerwear. |
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~I’m stoked on Evo! I really respect the values they uphold with such a family style love! I’d like to thank my girl MOLLY HAWKINS for helping me get dialed. |
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~turquoise |
- Most humorous name you’ve ever heard for a ski trick?
~the nibbler: bitting the tips of your skischeck the rest out at http://www.evogear.com/crew.aspx?crew=aadland |
Saturday December 19th, @ Our Lady of the Snows at Alta. Doors open at 5:30, show starts at 6!
the first and only US Premiere of Generation Flinga’s “Catch Us If You Can” presented by SheJumps!
Generation Flinga is a posse of girls who made an all-girl ski movie last season. Former alpine racer and member of the swedish national team Janette Hargin and freerider Sara Orrensjö started the project in May 2008. Stina Jakobsson and Jennifer Farde tagged along during the autumn. And the other great riders are Lynsey Dyer, Rachael Burks, Grete Eliassen and the amazing Anja Paerson.
The girls traveled around the world to the U.S., Japan, Russia, the Alps and Scandinavia filming, competing, shooting and having a great time. Check out the U.S. premiere at Alta (one of the filming locations) and support SheJumps, too!
tickets: $5
AFTER PARTY!!! at the Peruvian Bar, down the street and across the way from Our Lady of the Snow. FREE with stub from show at Our Lady at the Snow, $3 for everyone else. There will be some food and drinks! Yea! Thank you P Dog! 21 + only, second showing of movie will happen as well.
Posted December 1st, 2009. 2 comments
