Monday, January 16, 2012

SBC WOMEN: FEATURES High 5ives! with Helen Schettini

Jan 13, 2012

Author: Ilissa Maiatico, Photos: Helen Schettini

Born and raised in Kamloops, BC, Helen Schettini first started snowboarding at Sun Peaks. Now residing in Whistler, she spends her days riding the backcountry. We recently caught up with Helen to find out who her shred heroes are, and to discover the perks of being on the Yes team. Here’s her High 5ives!

Best things about the backcountry

1. Being in the middle of the mountains with your friends
2. Fresh tracks all day long
3. Sledding
4. No lineups
5. The scenery
Whistler sights to see
1. Peak-2-Peak
2. Crystal Chair Hit Run
3. Sunday Nights at The Beagle with Wes MakepeaceJay Greenway and Mark Bannock
4. Whistler Backcountry
5. Dusty's
Perks to being part of the YES team
1. Being part of a rider owned company
2. Riding with legends
3. Learning from the best
4. Premiere season
5. Every time I say "YES" I think of snowboarding
Shred heroes1. Nicolas Muller
2. Kevin Sansalone
3. Annie Boulanger
4. Rube Goldberg
5. Terje Haakonsen
Dream snowboard destinations1. Japan
2. Alaska
3. Chile
4. Norway
5. Russia

Sponsors: BillabongYESVivoElectricCirca, Cariboo, The Circle 


Yes, Helen does have an awesome job


And Yes, this is Helen's sweet sled 

Thursday, December 1, 2011

Transworld Check-Out

A few months ago my buddy, Gerhard, called me up asking if I wanted to do a TW checkout.. Duhh!!!  ...and it's the 25 year anniversary issue.
One sponsor that did get cut out accidentally is ELECTRIC Goggles!!! Thanks Steve!

VIVO Ad in Snowboard Magazine.

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Thanks CARIBOO!!!!!!

The great guys at Cariboo just hooked me up big time with a hell of a lot of product. Yeah!!! Let's represent!!

Wednesday, November 9, 2011

Snomie interview


I just did a little interview with the guys at Snomie.. check it out!