HELEN SCHETTINI

PLACE OF ORIGIN:

Kamloops, BC

DATE OF BIRTH:

October 9, 1984

CURRENT RESIDENCE:

Whistler, BC

TEAM RIDER SINCE:

2008

My name is Helen.. I am from Kamloops, BC but have been living in Whistler for the last 9 years. I love the outdoors and being active; biking, hiking, running, gym time.. everything to get the body ready for the winter months. I've been doing some correspondence courses in the off season to keep my mind busy. They are on Nutrition which I find super interesting. I am somewhat extreme about health and nutrition but it's kinda "my thing" so it works for me! There's a lot worse of hobbies to have than that.  My pet peeve is indecisive people.. make up your mind! My bad habit is my impatience. I get it from my dad.

My brother started me on the board about 12 years ago at Sun Peaks. He is one of my biggest influences growing up and he definitely beat me up enough then that I know how to take a beating when out on my board now. We were part of a snowboard club called West- Tech. We would travel all over BC to boardercross and halfpipe events. I was part of the Canadian National Development Team for quite a while before I decided it wasn't for me and I wanted to get into the backcountry side of the snowboard industry.

STANCE:

22.5" 12 front -9 back

ACCOMPLISHMENTS:

Finally being able to sled and ride in the backcountry without being a pain in the ass

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST SNOWBOARD?

Prior

WHAT WAS YOUR FIRST SNOWBOARD MOVIE THAT GOT YOU HOOKED?

Decade

SCARIEST MOMENT OF THE SEASON?

dont have one. i get pretty nervous quite a bit before some sledding days but luckily i haven't got myself in any sketchy situations

WHAT GEAR ARE YOU RIDING IN CURRENTLY?

Powder Room Retro Edition Jacket (XL) in spearmint and Core pant (M) in navy blue

FAVORITE PLACE TO BE:

at home

FAVOURITE PLACE TO RIDE:

Peak chair on Whistler

BEST TRIP?

Prince George with the Powder Room posse and PG's amazing people, especially the prodigy filmer.

BEST DAY RIDING:

Annie Boulanger invited me out with Absinthe posse. I was scared shitless since they’re unbelievable sledders, I didn’t want to hold em back. I learned tons on big mountain riding, rode my first line and had an epic bluebird day with these guys.

RECENT TRAVELS?

Revelstoke and Prince George

IF I WASN’T SNOWBOARDING/SURFING I WOULD BE...

going to the gym or going to school

INSPIRATIONS:

My brother, Dave. Victoria Jealouse. Annie Boulanger

FUTURE PLANS WITH SNOWBOARDING?

See how far I can get in this industry while still doing all the aspects of this sport that I love. Im not about to go hit some rails because that might increase my chances of recognition. 

FAVORITE CUT OF MEAT?

Leanest. Tenderloin

BEVERAGE OF CHOICE?

Sparkling water

CONTESTS OR FREE RIDE:

Freeride

LAST MEAL BEFORE THE ELECTRIC CHAIR?

My mum's curry

NATURE OR NURTURE?

Nature? You cant beat the outdoors

OTHER SPONSORS?

YES., Electric, Vivo, The Circle, Flux Bindings, Ogio, POW