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 Makepeace, Jay 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: Billabong, YES, Vivo, Electric, Circa, Cariboo, The Circle  Yes, Helen does have an awesome job And Yes, this is Helen's sweet sled