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July Rider of the Month:Marie-Andree Racine Gagnon
Jul 1, 2009
Author: Sara Tollestrup
Marie-Andree Racine Gagnon grew up in Hebertville, Lac St. Jean, Quebec but once she was done high school she immediately made the move to Squamish in the summer of 2006 and has been hear ever since pursuing her snowboarding goals. After participating in MGT’s camp at Grouse Mountain Marie-Andree was selected for their Snowboard Academy and placed them under the tutorial wing of the MGT pro coaches to give a head start on pursuing a snowboard career in 2010. The guidance has done her good as she has done well at rail jams and slopestyle events including her first pro contest the Roxy’s Chickadee Jam where she placed 2nd in the Slopestyle Jam and Best Trick stomping a smooth 720. With new sponsor Roxy smooth style on rails and jumps including dope nose grabs this girl is on her way! - Roberta Rodger
What are your plans for the month?
I Just ended my job at the end of june so for July I’m gonna try to ride Blackcomb Glacier for the first 2 weeks and then me and my friends are going to the Okanagan Valley, Picking cherry and enjoy the sun and the warm weather for the rest of the summer! Should be good!
What is something you have learned this month?
That Surfing is a really hard sport! Me and my friend went for a week-end of Surfing in Tofino. It was amazing, But I forgot how hard it is! I don't think there is any part of my body that isn’t sore right now! Lol! I love it tho! So fun!
Where is the craziest place snowboarding has taken you?
Hmmm, I haven't really gotten to travel that much! I would say that the craziest place snowboarding has taken me is Whistler! As soon as I was done High school I moved out here and it was the best thing I could have done! I get to snowboard so much more and in way better conditions too! It's Awesome!
Who is your favorite person to travel with?
Marie-Danielle aka Dead! We always have the best times when were traveling together! HaHa! Love you!
How do you entertain yourself on long flights?
Listen to some music, Read, Try to sleep but it never works out!
What is one item you will not go snowboarding without?
My Ipod!
What is your favorite apres shred meal?
Hmmm! Ham & cheese roll at Creekside Market!
Aside from snowboarding how do you stay strong and healthy?
Go to the gym couple times a week, run, bike and try to eat healthy!
What is something the average person doesn't know about pro snowboarding?
I actually don't really know! All this is new for me!
What is one thing people should know about you?
I love hats! I can't get out of my house without something on my head!
What is your all time favorite movie?
The Lion King
Which female snowboarder has influenced you the most?
Tara Dakides, She's such a sick rider and been around for so long and still killing it! Marie-France Roy inspires me a lot too, she's so smooth and got a good style!
Who is currently raising the bar in women's snowboarding?
I think Raewyn Reid is, She does a lot of different tricks and got a sick style! Biggest hand rail too!! Props !!
If you could give one piece of advice to women, snowboarders or not, what would it be?
Never give up, If you really believe in what you want, you’re gonna get it! Stay yourself! And never forget the first reason why your Snowboarding, for having fun! If you don't have fun doing it anymore, there is a problem! Enjoy every moment, One Life!
Thanks?
I want to thank my Family & Friends, they have always supported me! Ben & J-F from my home mountain! And I would like to Thank Robin for helping me get where I am!I also want to thank my sponsor , Roxy!
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