GIRLS WHO RIDE MAG #07 (English) by GIRLS WHO RIDE MAG

GIRLS WHO RIDE #07 I JAN - FEB 16

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carissa moore

3x WSL World Champion â&#x20AC;&#x153;Surfing is where I feel most at home, most myself. When I am in the water, I am at peace. The rest of the world melts away and things become simple. â&#x20AC;&#x153; Carissa Moore

photography by

jason kenworthy Great photographers are made of their capacity for seeing images in moments, and throughout his life, Jason Kenworthy has been a seer. His ability to filter out the periphery and distill an experience to what is raw and genuine is a reflection of his own personality - authentic, sincere, void of bullshit. And so he has earned recognition as the most talented young photographer presently working in surfing, earning praise and respect from a gallery of tough critics.

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THIS issue #07

06 21 29 32 52 62 EXPOSURE

Jess Kimura

The Shared Heritage Project

Carissa Moore

Poppy Starr Olsen

Photography by Oreli Berthollier

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74 80 88 94 98 104 Fashion by CAT

Heather Brown

Kathleen Barrig達o

Star Mountain by Taila Wong

Artskitects

Nutrition by Lillian Barros

EDIT We are starting off big for 2016, first off we have an interview with 3 time world champion surfer Carissa Moore, shot by Jason Kenworthy, a photographer that works with WSL In Portuguese waters, we highlight the national longboard champion, Kathleen Barrigão and the new project from Sofia Lopes, one of the best Portuguese skimboarders. And since snow season has arrived, we went up to the mountains and got to know Jess Kimura, one of the best snowboarders of our time, as well as Oreli Berthollier and her photography work. At our Star Mountain Taila Wong speaks about what’s happening at this ski resort in Portugal - Star Mountain. We also share the new Luli Boffelli project - Artskitects Turning to skate, we have a full article about Exposure, the biggest women’s skate competition in the world. We also have an interview with skateboarder Poppy Starr Olsen, who has just announced that she will be turning Pro. But like every sport, you need to take time to prepare, so we asked Lillian Barros, nutritionist to help us with some highlights on what to do before, during, and after practice, in a new nutrition section. Happy New Year to everyone, and we hope you get in a lot of riding!!

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by Cindy Whitehead

EMPOWERING WOMEN THROUGH SKATEBOARDING

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About Exposure: EXPOSURE supports female skateboarders by providing them with avenues to succeed. Its the biggest women’s skateboarding event in the world and features: • Pro and amateur vert, bowl and street competitions • Pro autograph signings • FREE all ages/abilities Learn-to-Skate by XS Clinics • FREE all ages/abilities Sambazon Yoga Clinics • DJs • Food • Vendor village • Opportunity Drawings • Silent Auction PROCEEDS SUPPORT SURVIVORS OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE

http://www.EXPOSUREskate.org/

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For the fourth year in a row Exposure Skate gathered fe-

the world, and a seriously inspiring, jam packed day, that male skaters together to compete, have fun, and show the was all about empowering women and girls in skateboarding. world what girls in skateboarding are doing.

Many of the riders came with the attitude of “it’s a comp, but it’s about having fun too” and also took the day as an opportunity to see and skate with friends they only see rarely throughout the year. We heard many a girl say “you know me from instagram – so stoked to see you here!” Friendships made initially via social media from a combined love of skateboarding, and Exposure Skate bringing them toThe one-day event, created by pro skateboarder Amelia gether in real life. Brodka, to help empower girls and women in skateboarding, is the largest women’s skateboard event of the year Most of the top pro skaters in the world competed throughwith $45,000 in prize money and it also donates proceeds out the afternoon, in vert it was Allysha Le in first, Amelia to the 501C3 nonprofit, Carols House, a domestic violence Brodka in Second and newly turned pro skater, Autumn Tust from Florida in third. On the street course the pro womemergency shelter. en battled it out, most of them fresh off the new Women’s Female athletes flew in from Japan, Brazil, the Netherlands, Street League comp, and at the end of the day it was, Alexis Sablone in first, Candy Jacobs nabbed second and Lacey Australia, and from all over the United States. Baker earned third. The pro bowl comp was fast and furious There was a full day of competition, a vendor village, yoga and it was a tight race until the end with Julz Lynn smoothly sessions, food, a learn to skate clinic, autograph sessions riding into first, Allysha Le powered into second, and Auwith some of the top pro male and female skateboarders in tumn Tust took third. The competition took place at the new Encinitas Community Park in Encinitas California, and allowed pro and amateur girls and women to compete in vert, bowl, and street skating events. Over one hundred female skaters registered to compete and they ranged from ages six, all the way up to age thirty-four.

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In the girls amateur comps for fifteen and older we saw Poppy Starr Olsen and Jordyn Barratt battle hard back and forth in bowl where eventually Jordyn took first, Poppy Starr Olsen right on her heels in second, and Hannah Chumley took home a well earned third. First place vert went to Poppy Starr Olsen, second place Thais Gazarra, and third Nicole Noller. Street results were first place Kiana Parra, Second Meagan Guy (who was also the winner of the free trip to Exposure Skate via an instagram contest they ran), and third was Courtney Akito. The youngest competitors were ages six to fourteen which is a big age range in competition. They all did great and the crowd loved them. The vert comp winner was Spencer Breaux from Colorado, with local Encinitas girls Brighton

Zeuner & Bryce Ava Wettstein coming in second and third. In street we saw little Poe Pinson in first, Emily Houle in second and Spencer Breaux in third. Bowl was probably the most fast paced event of the day and had the most girls in this age range competing – eighteen in total. Brighton Zeuner won it, Bryce Ava Wettstein came in second and Sky Brown from Japan took third in her very first big competition. At the end of the day it really wasn’t about the money, trophies and gear that was won, it was about creating empowerment, change, raising awareness and money for worthy causes, and creating much needed exposure for girls and women in skateboarding and Exposure Skate did it all.

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jess kimura

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Jess Kimura, also known as Danger-P, was born on May 25th 1984, and she currently lives in Squamish, Canada. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s one of the best snowboarders in the history of the sport, having won a Silver Medal at the X Games. But what she really loves to do is make movies! Her legendary movie parts, and several awards like Rider of the year, Video Part of the Year, Readerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Choice Award, and many others, have made her a world reference in the snowboard world.

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Where do you usually ride? Anywhere there is snow, mostly in North America

What year did you start practicing Snowboard? Can you tell us how it all started, and what motivated you to start snowboarding? I started when I was about 14 years old and I was just sick of skiing. I was doing gymnastics at the time and I realized it was kind of the same...learning how to do tricks but without all the rules and restrictions that gymnastics had, so as soon as I hucked my first trick I was hooked. Before that moment, I really sucked at first though, I mean for at least a year, I was terrible and felt bad that my friends always had to wait for me. I kinda hated it to be honest, cause I was so bad at it haha.

What advice would you give to girls that are trying to snowboard? Don’t give up. It took me a year to learn how to turn toeside, I totally sucked at first. So don’t get discouraged and keep trying because at some point your riding will take off! Snowboard has been more accepting of women over the years. Do you think the sport is in the right path to equality or is there still a long way to go? I don’t like to waste energy worrying about whether or not we are accepted. As soon as we start complaining about that stuff most people just stop listening anyways so I’ve always tried to speak with my actions instead. That usually shuts people up who think girls don’t have a place in the sport.

Some people say there are gender issues that What are the feelings you get when ridding and are still holding back the girls – starting with the differences between boys and girls educawhat do you like most about this sport? tion. What are your thoughts on this?

I just feel at home when I strap into my board...like its meant to be. We all have the power to shape our destiny, no matter how much adversity we have gone through. Every girl (and boy)

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out there has the power to rise up and create their own future and reality. The ones who make excuses are the ones who get left behind. For me at least, the more I was told “you can’t,” or “girls aren’t supposed to do these things,” the more I wanted to prove them wrong. At the time it made me really angry to hear these things but in the long run I realized how much it motivated me and contributed to my success. We can always take something negative and turn it around.

really supportive.

Every time someone talks about snowboard videos, your name is undoubtedly mentioned as you have some of the most killer movie parts!!! How do you feel to be such an inspiration for girls all over the world and what attracts you to filming?

Haha its weird to read that question...I guess it depends on Did you have a tough time with your family, who you ask, but the thing that attracts me to filming is that when you decided to pursue a snowboard ca- it makes the riding into something you can hold onto, watch, and rewatch again. Watching video parts was so important reer? to the evolution of my snowboarding. Its a no bullshit approach to showing people what is possible. This ties into At first my family wanted me to go to school and university how I want my actions to speak for me and for all women but once they saw how passionate I was, and that I wasn’t and girls, in the biggest sense. going to change my path for anyone but myself, they were

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You always seem to prefer filming over competing. Why? I haven’t done a contest in so long but I do remember being frustrated with having so little power and say over the situation. In a contest, someone else builds the features for you, and decides when and where you have to drop in. When I’m filming, I can choose my own features, be creative, build it how I like it, and change things around if its not working. I can drop when I want and take a break when I need one. I can also take as many tries as I need to in order to make sure the trick is done well and looks good. With filming, I don’t need to worry about what a judge in a booth thinks is good, I can decide for myself and make it happen start to finish. For me, its more meaningful than basing my success on what some judges think that day, who may or may not be down with me or even be paying attention to my run. Although I would like to session some of those big perfect jumps sometime just for fun.

Most girls snowboarding, are a bit afraid of trying some new tricks. You, on the other side, are always adventurous, fearless and unafraid of a slam or two. Do you feel nervous before trying new tricks? How do you deal with the pressure to land a trick during filming? Its not that i’m fearless, i’ve just always been able to manage my fear. I’m definitely really scared of the stuff i’m trying alot of the time. The difference is that I don’t let that fear stop me from dropping in...most of the time. Its important to listen to fear too, it can be sign that what you are trying is too far out of your comfort zone and there’s a good chance you will get hurt if you go anyways. So its about finding a balance and learning to listen to your intuition.

Who is your biggest inspiration in life, and why? Nature is my biggest inspiration.

What is your favorite place to ride and why? Whenever i’m with friends and having fun. I don’t have a particular place in mind.

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a new challenge for me, or some of the bigger wallrides i’ve mini guitar lately and now I feel bored if i don’t bring it along. ever done....those were really hard to wrap my head around Any new projects you are working on, that you and keep trying after getting slammed over and over. would like to share with us?

What would be the perfect day for you?

I’m filming for the Union Bindings team movie this year, its being produced by Red Bull Media House and Pirate Films so i’m really excited to be a part of it.

Wake up early and go snowboarding with my best friends in a foot of fresh powder on a sunny day at a resort that is almost empty so we get fresh tracks all day. Then snowmo- Finally, would you kindly leave some motivabile to a hot spring after and maybe catch a fish on the way tion words for our girl readers? and cook it over a fire.

Just follow your own path. Don’t try to be like other peo-

What can we always find in your travel back- ple, be yourself. And take care of your body cause one pack? day every slam you ever took will come back to haunt you. Nothing very interesting but i’ve been travelling alot with my

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Hahah.

Sofia Lewis Lopes is the most proactive skimboarder in Portugal. She has won the national championship title several times, and she is the Portuguese athlete with the best international results. Sheâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also the creator of Spirit Skim Girls, a national womenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s event. Now, Sofia has a new project, that we present to you in this edition of GWR mag.

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THE PROJECT

the name come up automatically. The Shared Heritage (the sharing of a legacy). You can read more about it at http:// thesharedheritage.tumblr.com/AboutTheProject

The Shared Heritage project consists of exchanging ideas, inspiration, and knowledge among people from different areas. These people will have completely different backgrounds and personalities. In the end all projects will be PEOPLE shared on the tumblr page http://thesharedheritage.tumblr. com/ and also on facbook, twitter and instagram. João Paulo Graça and Paulo Pereira are always by my side in any project, to add some ideas and register everything through their lens: developing, creating and final result. Pedro Lopes supports me in the design and image and all the FIRST STEPS logos were created by him. And of course, in the future, anyThe project came up during a small photo shoot that I had one who wants to share and create a project with me can. with some of my best friends (João Graça and Paulo Perei- Any person in the world can join. ra) to test an old photographic machine in the mythical area of Lisbon. It was a really interesting experience, a mix between the city and the sea, that provided the opportunity to EXPECTATIONS do something really special that I’ve shown to my sponsors. The final result was amazing, and when I showed them to My expectation is to let people get curious with the central my partners at Rskimboards to use as many as they want- idea or the project fundations, and at the same time, make ed, this small session changed its course completely Pe- them want to “get on the boat” so we can, together, create dro Lopes, designer for Rskimboards, suggested that we something really special. Get people together from totally create something more personal, with a dedicated website different areas (and I really mean all areas from cinema to where I could put something more like me. science) and realize that despite the differences, we can create something unique together, So if anyone wants to From there, the ideas just kept coming. I didn’t want to join the project, just contact me! focus only on photography, because I have passion and interest for other areas as well, so I started thinking about For 2016, I expect to have 2 new projects - one in cooking different people and wondering what could happen if I got and another in photography, which will for sure create an them together. I was so intrigued by these questions, that I amazing final result. realized immediately what would be the perfect project. And

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carissa

moore

wsl world champion

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First of all thank you, and congratulations on your 3rd What was the hardest moment of the competition? world title! How did you feel when winning this title for the 3rd time? The hardest moment was staying in a positive headspace and not getting distracted by all the excitement. Staying foSurreal and extremely happy. I never dreamed of winning cused, clear and precise in those moments are key. 3 world titles. You scored a perfect 10 during the final against Sally Of all 3 titles, which one has been the hardest to Fitzgibbons! How excited were you when receiving this achieve? amazing score? Each one has challenged me in a different way. This year I battled with self doubt. Were you confident in the beginnin, that you would win the competition again? Never. Not for a moment. Every year, every event, every wave is different. Anything can happen. All you can do is prepare the best you can and try to adapt to what comes your way.

I was just genuinely stoked. I wasn't expecting a ten. I didn't even care at that point. I was just so excited that I got my best barrel ever in competition and the waves were pumping. I was in a happy place. How did it feel winning at home , in Hawaii? Nothing beats winning at home in Hawaii, in front of all my family and friends and in pumping surf. There is such good energy at home.

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Also, you were the youngest women to win the world championship in 2011, and in the same year you won a wildcard into the Men’s Triple Crown of Surfing, becoming the first woman in history to reach this achievement, how did you feel? It was such an honor to have that opportunity but also very nerve racking. I put a lot of pressure on myself. I ended up not making it out of one heat but I learned so much watching the guys compete and being in the water with them. You´ve also conquered the Surfer Poll award this year, so do you think 2015 has been a good year for you? It's been an incredible year. I feel so extremely blessed with how everything turned out. I couldn't ask for anything more. I am thankful to everyone who has loved and supported me. Wouldn't be where I am today without their backing. GWR MAG 39 |

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You have won in Portugal, what memories did you take from our country? Portugal is where I won my second world title and I will always remember that day. I've met some great people and eaten some of the best food. Really enjoyed sight seeing in Lisbon and visiting castles. The waves can be quite challenging but I have learned a lot from every trip there. You also competed against Teresa Bonvalot, one of our most promising surfers, what do you think about her surfing? I think she has a bright future! Can't wait to see where she goes

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ÂŠ Jason Kenworthy

What are your hobbies when you are out of the water? I live a pretty simple life. When I am home, I spend my time training, cruising with my family, scrap-booking, hiking, journaling, relaxing. Being from Hawaii, is surfing a family tradition? My mom and dad were both swimmers. My dad was a passionate waterman. He loved paddle boarding, open ocean swimming, and surfing. Surfing hasn't been a family tradition but I think it will be from here on out.

What does surfing mean to you, and how do you feel when you are in the water? Surfing is where I feel most at home, most myself. When I am in the water, I am at peace. The rest of the world melts away and things become simple. When I am riding a wave, it is the purest, most genuine expression of myself. It is where I can let go. And in competitions? How do you deal with the pressure? And with the losses?

I love the challenge of competing. Most of the pressure How long have you been surfing, and when did you re- comes from myself. I am still trying to figure out how to balance all the different emotions and find peace when I lose. alize that surfing was the path to follow as a career? I care so much and put everything I have into what I do that I've been surfing for thirteen years. It was around 12 that it's really hard letting go when I come up short. The experiI really fell in love with surfing and it became my passion. ence and perspective I gain each year and the solid support That's when, with the help of my father, I decided surfing crew I have had helped me thru all the ups and downs. was something I wanted to pursue and see how far I could go.

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What is the best, and worst, part of being a pro surfer? Best part is getting to do something I love every single day and being able to share that with the people I love. Worst part is sleeping on cold airport floors. You have been redefining women's surfing for over a few years, how do you feel about being such an inspiration for all the girls out there? I feel blessed to have the opportunity to make a positive impact. I am proud that all the women on tour are doing good things and inspiring the next generation of girls to be strong, confident and true to who they are.

What are you expecting, and what are your plans for 2016? I don't know yet. Trying to live in the moment and take it day by day right now. It's been quite a whirlwind. What can you say to our readers to motivate them to start surfing and pursue their dreams, just like you did? Live your dreams and never give up. Don't be afraid to fail and make mistakes. That's all apart of the journey and will ultimately make you even better.

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Live your dreams and never give up " “Don't be afraid to fail and make mistakes. That's all apart of the journey and will ultimately make you even better.”

Carissa Moore

poppy starR

olsen At the shy age of 15, Poppy Starr has joined the elite group of pro skaters around the world that are competing on a world stage. Poppy is younger than most all competitors competing in the open division and continues to out-rank many of her peers both male and female who are almost a decade older than her. Already a passionate pioneer for women skaters in Australia and voted as one of the Top 12 Most Influential Girl Skaters in the World of 2012 at the age of 13, Poppy is quickly becoming one of Australiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s greatest exports. Poppyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s talents extend into the art community as a jewelry designer and card designer and it was the sales of her art that help funded the early stages of her competition career at the legendary Bondi Skate Park. She now has an established business with her art being GWR MAG 52 |

sold online and in several stores across the country. Poppy is in high demand as one of the most booked young speakers in Australia and most noted for her TEDX talk at the age of 14. She inspires young people to find their passion and gives great tips on being a young entrepreneur finding ways to fund her passion. Poppy recently signed with 6 Degrees Group for management as their youngest talent and one of their most promising. She currently holds endorsement deals with Vans and Perfect Moment and sponsors include Theeve Trucks, Type S Wheels, iSkate Australia, and Ride TSG. She has made appearances on Saturday Disney, ABC Kids, Sunrise, The Project, and is regularly featured in publications such as Dolly, Girlfriend and Total Girl.

How did you start skateboarding? A friend gave me his old board and I loved it from the minute I stepped on it.

How did you feel when winning your first skateboarding title?

It was an amazing feeling! And then I was hooked on competing.

How do you feel when skateboarding? It feels amazing when you land a new trick and your adrenalin is pumping.

Besides your skating, you also have a big passion for

started drawing. But skating is an art form, everyone has a different style and creates different lines in the bowl.

You have just announced that you will go Pro at the upcoming Vans Girls Combi, what led to this decision? I have had some really good years winning the Under 14 and the Over 15 World Cup titles and I feel like I need to step up and really push myself.

You are one of the youngest riders ever to go Pro in

skateboarding, do you see this as a difficulty to overcome, or as a challenge to get even better? A challenge to get even better. It's going to be a hard year but its time.

art, how do skate and art connect and relate for you?

Are you nervous about this first competition as a Pro

When I was younger I realised I had to travel to bigger comps and needed a way to get there. so that's when I

Absolutely. I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t want to look ridiculous like I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t belong

skater?

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there because I'm not good enough. I want to try and make the top 10.

I don’t do it. I´m in Year 10 next year so I have to keep up.

What do you do on the airplane to keep busy during What about the Olympics? Do you hope to be able to your long trips?

compete and became an olympic athlete and medalist? I would love to go to the Olympics. I'm so proud to be Australian and would love to represent my country.

I used to be write in my diary and draw but I´ve become a bit slack lately and just catch up on all the movies I never get time to see.

You are travelling the world while skating, so you are What was the place that you loved the most during pretty much “living the dream”, how do you reconcile this with your education?

It's hard. I need to concentrate a bit more on my school work this year. I always take work away with me but mostly

your travels, and where do you want to go next?

I always love skating in San Diego because i have a lot of friends there, next I would love to go to Brazil.

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You travelled recently to the US, without your parents. packing cards or posting orders so I really like travelling on

How was this journey and how did you adapt to the the skate trips because I get to just skate. skater families that took you in during the journey? What motivated you to start your own business? I have skater families over there that are always really nice to me. One of my best friends over there has a vert ramp in I loved to draw and I needed to make money. I did a 10 her backyard so thatâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s pretty cool. week course called Club Kidprenuer and we had a market day at the end to sell our products we had made. I made You are a true entrepreneur, you skate, you are an art- $250 and I was so excited. It has just grown from there with ist, and you still have time to have your own business more markets and products and now I'm getting into more â&#x20AC;&#x201C; can you tell us a little bit about all these projects of and more shops. yours? How do you reconcile all this aspects of your life? Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s really busy. There is always something to do - whether

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We know you love to read as well, what kind of books Where can our readers find your art work, if they want

do you usually read?

buy it?

I actually just really love adventure books where I donâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t I have a website www.poppystarr.com or on Instagram @ have to think too much. poppystarr_art or @poppystarr

Though you are very young, you already have a great Do you want to leave some motivational words to our path sharing your ideals, and even a TEDX invitation (congratulations)! How do you feel when sharing your story and inspiring other young girls to follow their dreams, and find ways to support the path they want to follow?

Its awesome to be able to encourage and inspire other girls and to motivate them to achieve bigger things than they think they are capable of.

young readers?

Just be yourself, try hard at what you love and take breaks if it gets to your head to much. If you truly love something and are passionate for it you can go anywhere. Dare to dream and believe in yourself.

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photography

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Oreli.b ( Aurelie Berthollier ) is a 29 years old photographer, that was born in Lyon, but as she says, she lives everywhere! Snowboarding is her passion, and she just had an exhibit called “Lines” in Avoriaz.

We know you also love to travel, is travel a big inspiration for you? What other inspirations do you have for your life and work?

Yes, travel is a big part of my inspiration, especially when I leave to discover another resort on a completely different How long have you been an action sports pho- side of the globe and we meet people who share our love tographer? for the mountains and snowboard like us, but experience it differently and it’s really interesting. One other inspiration, it’s well… humans. To capture an For 3 years emotion, a memory, a smile, a technical prowess, this is my Why this professional choice, and how did it all main inspiration actually. Also in my mind, I often compare the mountains’ blanket of begin ? snow to the curves of a woman ! I started my photo studies at 17 in Lyon. At that stage I was looking for a lab worker type of job but the digital phase of photography had just begun. So I tried my hand at documentary style. After my studies, I first worked all around Lyon then I took off and found myself in Avoriaz in 2010. That’s how I discovered snowboarding, I tried it one week and I loved it, I haven’t stopped since. In my second season, I hurt myself, so I took out my Nikon camera and I begin to shoot my friends. I realized that I had nothing to lose, so I went for it. I’m also thankful to all the people at the resort who believed in me and pushed me up. Since then, I chose to focus mainly on snowboarding and it’s a dream come true;)

You recently just had a great exhibit on Avoriaz, what was the feedback, and do you have plans to bring your exhibit to other locations? How did this opportunity came up? Yes I had a show, for one month in Avoriaz. The exhibition talked about my project Lines that I built last year. The idea took shape after a one week long shoot with some french female riders. It was a great opportunity to share and experience different things together, sometimes for the first time. I think the fact that we had mixed medias, illustrations with photography with textiles… In addition to that, Chloé Dou-

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blet, rider and architect, conceived the installation presenting the pictures within the space. We think the result is pretty unique and the feedback has been great so far. The exhibition should move around a bit actually, Lyon, Strasbourg, but no official dates at the moment.

LINES, the tracks in the powder, the memory of the rider’s sliding down the mountain. LINES, the sky line, the one I use every day as a photographer. LINES, the drawn line on paper of the illustrator. LINES, the fashion line created by the designer. LINES, the one who sublime the rider. LINES, from the storyboard to the video.

“Lines” is more than a photography exhibit, there are also other forms of art included, like What is your favorite picture? for example, video. What are the future plans for your “Lines” project?

This question is pretty hard, I really I don’t know ;)

Yes, the idea for Lines is to gather riders and artists who have the same passion : mountains, nature snowboard with a feminine twist. Can you believe there’s no all-woman crew in France?!

Can you tell us more about this project? It evolved with various meetings and experiences : The word « Lines » - its signification seemed like an evidence, straight away.

You also snowboard. What does snowboarding mean to you, and how does it influence your life? Snowboarding is like a drug, it’s a way of expressing myself, it’s pure escapism. I am really present. It’s also a laugh with some friends, a shared passion. It is a really important balance in my day-to-day life. I get really bored when I can’t snowboard!

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What are the biggest challenges for an action Any projects you are involved at the moment sports photographer? that you would like to share? Patience.

How do you see Women in Action Sport on current days? Well, it’s great to see that things are moving forward. It’s a great time to be a woman! There’s potential for us.

A second edition of Lines is scheduled, we’re going to round up the girls from the 16th to the 23th of January at Font Romeu in the Pyrenees. Big street session and loads of surprises ;) That is, if the snow wants to come !! I am taking off after that, with Claire Doulet, my muse, to discover a new mountain in Japan for 3 weeks.

What is for you, the “perfect photo”? The perfect photo is the perfect moment, perfect light, perfect vibe, perfect trick, perfect atmosphere, symbiosis !

Any funny story from one of your sessions that you would like to share with us?

Oreli.b +33 6 71 11 21 75 oreli.berthollier@gmail.com

All of them are funny in some shape or form hahaha !! They are always unexpected !

orelib.prosite.com @orelib

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fashion

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This next Spring/Summer CAT presents a fearless collection, filled with new stuff inspired by iconic sillouette and inovation, has well as in their DNA: quality, confort, and durability. Slashes of colour, new patterns and younger styles make this collection a must have for the streets of the city.

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arts

heather brown www.HeatherBrownArt.com

Growing up in a family of artists and artisans in Southern California, Heather Brown found her passion in both art and nature at a very early age. Later, working as a boat captain and dive master to put herself through the Bachelors of Fine Arts program at The University of Hawaii gave Heather Brown the perfect vantage point to fill her head with the beautiful imagery of the Hawaiian Islands. Heather Brown honed her artistic skills as a student at the University focusing primarily on the “lost arts” of intaglio printmaking, silkscreen printing, linocuts, woodcuts, and etchings which explains where her iconic style was born and bred.

coined the “Godmother of Modern Surf Art” by the Los Angeles Times. Heather Brown’s art has become a benchmark in the global surf art market, finding its way into collector’s homes around the world.

Throughout Heather Brown’s career she’s been named “Best Artist In Hawaii” for four consecutive years, and chosen as Rip Curl’s “Artist of the Search” for the past five years now garnering her own clothing line “Heather Brown for Rip Curl.” She has created art for The Vans Triple Crown of Surfing, Jack Johnson’s Kōkua Festival, The Surfrider Foundation and many more as well as opening up Heather Heather Brown has made it her life’s work to capture the Brown Galleries in Tokyo, and Osaka Japan. She continues true essence of the most beautiful beaches, surf breaks, to work with numerous non-profits around the world, always and locales in Hawaii and around the world. She has been keeping “giving back” extremely close to her heart. GWR MAG 80 |

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The beggining

Early Works & Technique

I have been involved in art ever since I can remember. I grew up in a family of artists and artisans in Southern California so I was always surrounded by art and projects. I never watched TV when I was younger as all my time was spent making art and craft projects with various family members or on my own. It wasnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t until my late 20â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s that I decided that I wanted to really get serious about art, go to school and really immerse myself again.

My early career works were much more cubist and raw. This comes from my interest and training in printmaking. Coming from this printmaking background, when I graduated and did not have the space and materials to really do the print making that I desired, I started to really paint a lot more and I was painting as if I were making prints.

These paintings really showed the bold lines marking out colors and because I was so used to the shapes and ideas I received my Bachelors of Fine Arts from University of Ha- of printmaking carvings, everything was much more cubist waii while working as a divemaster and boat captain on the feeling. Through years and years of painting almost everyNorth Shore of Oahu. Once I graduated, I decided to take day, I think my style has gotten much more refined while still the plunge and try to go 100% full time artist, and 15 years keeping some of the trademark feel of my older work. later, I still love what I do everyday!

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Lady Slide

Influences and Inspirations

Your art and Surf

My biggest influence and inspiration is my husband, partner and fellow artist Chris (TheCaptainSurfs.com) He has run the business end of my art career since the early days and we get to create art in our shared studio everyday with my other 3 big inspirations, my dogs! I have always been influenced by artists like Paul Klee, Hundertwasser, and the art of Oceana as far as artists go. The biggest inspiration on my actual art would definitely be Hawaii . This to me is heaven on Earth, the most beautiful Island chain I have ever experienced, with beautiful ocean, surf, rainbows, flowers, people and everything in between. It keeps me filled with inspiration every time I sit down at my easel.

They are totally connected. Both influence each other 100%. When ever I am surfing, sitting out and waiting for a wave, I have all the time in the world to soak up all my surroundings, the textures, smells, sounds, feelings.

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Then when I get back to my studio I can sit at my easel and remember those feelings and those feeling help me bring the textures, colors and moods that I paint into my pieces of art.

You & Surf I have been surfing for over 15 years. Suring to me is the ultimate way to spend any day. I love it so much for so many different reasons and try to get out in the water whenever possible.

Favourite Piece I have an older piece called “High Tide” it is one of the only originals of mine we have ever kept and it hangs in our bedroom. I think it is most special because it is also Chris’ favorite piece of mine and it holds a special place in both of our hearts.

Exhibits I do a lot of shows and touring and am on the road 4-6 months a year. Every show I do is special in different ways. To me, it is not my art or me that makes them special , but it is all the people who come out to them, share their aloha with me and the others. I have been able to watch so many relationships build through my shows and tours, and I am always totally overwhelmed at the love and aloha that is shared every time I get to do a show.

Dreams & Projects II am living my biggest dream every day and for the past 15 years or so, I have thought that each and every day! We are always working on new projects big and small. Some of the cool upcoming projects is a group show this January that I am participating all about whales with artists Welzie, Iki Yasuo, The Captain and myself. One of the cool projects I have going is my continued work with Elan snowboards and 3 new models coming out for this season. I just am stoked to be able to continue living my dream and so happy that my art is connecting with people around the world, everything else is just a bonus!

Artist Role I think art is everywhere, always has been, always will be. What is the role of the artist, I think the role of any artist is to be unique, creative and most of all to be yourself. Past that, I don’t think there should be any agenda.

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Spring Swell

Summer vacation

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kathleen ~ barrigao Kathleen Barrig達o was the first girl to conquer the title of Longboard National Champion Under 18. We talked with her, so we can get to know a little bit more of her path.

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You were the first girl to conquer the national Long- Besides sub-18, you were also in the Open category, board Sub-18 title, and you’ve always said you wanted and again you were the only girl competing in this catto do this. Was it a surprise for you, since you were egory? competing only with guys? This year, yes, I’ve been the only girl competing both in In the beginning it was a bit strange to me, to be the only girl Sub-18 and Open with the guys. on Sub-18, competing against the boys, because my background was competing with girls in shortboard, but I adapt How do you feel among them? quickly and I realized it didn’t really make any difference. When I’m competing, I try not to look at them like boys, but I’m already used to being the only girl competing with them, as competitor to overcome, I had been training all year to so I feel pretty comfortable to surf and to show that I’m there get the best results possible and my goal has always been to win my runs! For me they are friends (out of the water), and competitors, so I’m always learning with them. to win this title, so I’m really happy with the final score! How was the season for you? Since early in the season I’ve been really focused on championships and I’ve been very demanding with myself when practicing and viewing all the practice videos so I can correct what is wrong. After getting second place on the first stop in Ericeira, I got a different motivation to work harder and better, and to improve my performance. I managed to finish the other stops of the circuit in first place, what assured me the title!

Do you think this is good for you, or do you wish there were more girls competing? Competing with the guys helps me a lot, because they are always pushing me to do more, but I wish I could compete with girls. One of the reasons I will start competing internationally is to be able to longboard with other girls, see their level, and learn from them.

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What can lead more girls to practice longboarding?

So you loved it right away and you kept going?

I think there should be more commitment from schools by betting on training, like they do with shortboard.

I started surfing on a shortboard, because everybody started like this, and so did I. I’ve always been interested about surf culture and how it all started. After trying longboarding, I just felt this was the way to go.

How was your first experience with surfing? I’ve always had a close relationship with the beach and the sea, but I never imagined I’d be surfing someday, because I didn’t know very well what surfing was. It was only after my godmother offered me a surf lesson, in Carcavelos, at Christmas time, and that started me surfing. I’ve been surfing for 4 years now, and I’ve been longboarding for two and a half years. Longboard started with a borrowed board from a friend of my father, and I immediately loved it. Personally I think it’s very important to be able to surf on boards of all shapes and sizes. So naturally I got interested in longboarding, but I’ve never imagined that this would lead me to two national titles.

When and why did you switch to longboarding? I’ve been longboarding for two and a half years, but I started to take it seriously this year during the National Championships. For months, last year, I felt my passion for surf decreasing and the championships were not going as well as I wanted to in shortboard. I took some time to practice more and I started focusing more on longboard, and I found my passion for surfing again. I started to love what I did again, to be on the beach every day even in bad conditions. I think longboarding helped my technique and my head. With longboarding I found balance in my life, and I found a way to practice in both longboard and shortboard. Goals for 2016? In 2016, I will do the LQS – the European Longboard Circuit with the goal to get a ranking for the Longboard World Championship. I know it’s extremely difficult, but I will do my best. These stops will be in Portugal, France, and England. I will also do the National Circuit as a practice to improve my performance in Open. I will be training all the time to reach top international longboarder levels.

serra da estrela by Taila Wong

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but also on those with bad weather, when there is always someone who worries about not making it to the resort and When I received GWR’s invitation to write this article, I was wants to have a lesson even with subpar conditions. For very happy for two reasons. First, because GWR is a refer- those who book a lesson, it’s just an hour, for the instructors ence magazine in the field of extreme sports, and second, it’s the whole day working under bad weather conditions. It’s painful to see that wonderful powder falling on a sunny because I can display some of my work. For those who don’t know me, I’m Tatá, I’m Brazilian but I day and not being able to leave the learning track. And it’s have lived in Portugal for several years now. I fell in love only a four month job. To have an idea, about 70% or 80% with the snow seven years ago and decided that I wanted of the lessons at the resort are skiing lessons, so for me, to live in the mountains – it was kind of a revelation of my striving to live at the mountain, it was inevitable to take the ski course as well. That’s what I did the next year, and I’ve ‘mission’ been both a ski and snowboard instructor since. This is where I’d put one of those photos of ‘what I think I do; what my mother thinks I do; what society thinks I do; This year I’ve decided to create a page so that other people can follow what has been an amazing journey for me what I really do’. (https://www.facebook.com/tataskisnow/). That’s where I It’s four intense months, when the only off days are when can share photos of my trainees, weather forecasts and the roads close (and no, those aren’t as many as you might make known the projects in which I’m involved. think), and you’re giving lessons not only on the sunny days Hi girls.

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I’m going to be daily at the ski resort, which has made a considerable financial effort this year to invest in improvements such as the replacement of the Cântaro surface lift for a conveyor belt (magic carpet, as we tell the children) which I believe will make the learning process easier by ensuring a better flow at the learning area, the installation of new palisades (wooden barriers that are put along the side of the tracks to ‘hold’ the snow and stop it from being blown by the wind) that will guarantee more and better snow on the tracks, and the acquisition of new cannons to produce snow whenever possible (since the right weather conditions need to be gathered to make sure that the tracks remain white).

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Therefore, the conditions for the teaching of skiing and snowboarding seem to be even better this year. Another project that I’m a part of is the 2nd edition of the FDIP initiative called Ski 4 All. It’s a program with the objective of allowing 1200 schoolchildren to have their first ski or snowboarding experience for just 1€ (that includes admittance to the tracks, lessons, equipment and lunch). The collected sum will go towards the reforestation of roughly 5 acres in Serra da Estrela, by planting 3400 oaks and 400 strawberry trees. The lessons take place in the Skiparque of Manteigas and the ski resort of Serra da Estrela whenever there’s snow. It has been very well received, due to

the effort and dedication of the team managed by Jaime Rendeiro (FDIP), who deserves a standing ovation for his commitment to promote winter sports in Serra da Estrela and to bring about new projects like this one. Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;d also like to note the increased acceptance and noticeable effort to integrate snowboarding that has been shown by the current management of FDIP, in particular by the president Pedro Farromba.

FDIP and tell them: please, keep doing it! Whoever wants to know more about this project, follow Ski 4 All at Facebook and Instagram. Remember when I mentioned that working as a ski and snowboard instructor only lasts 4 months? Meanwhile I tried a Rollerski (ski with wheels), and soon I will let you know more about this summer sport that has just arrived to Portugal.

A few years ago, all the focus was on skiing, but fortunately things are changing. For example, the first year of Ski 4 All was just for ski, but this year snowboarding is an option for all the children that want to do it. As a snowboarder, I thank

I hope, that with this article you can get to know me a little better, and above it all, that the girls get a lot of will to come and ride.. ride a lot! When you come to Star Mountain, look for me and we can slide some slopes together.

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artskitects by Luli Boffelli

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I was born in Esquel, Patagonia (Argentina) and I grew up This winter I got together with Yan Hardy for work on a new surrounded by beautiful mountains where I discovered my project with the support of Nordica skis, which we named passion for skiing and spending time playing outside from ARTSKITECTS. It’s a freeski media production. a very young age. We have have done stuff in the previous seasons with Yan, Back in 2006 I was part of a crew who dedicated every and this autumn he came to me with a new idea, and I loved minute of their life to planning, and then building, our own it straight away. It’s a nice way to show freeskiing through snowpark, which we called Flypark, at our home ski resort the eyes of a man and a women together, as this doesn’t La Hoya. Those were golden moments, thanks to this rad happen that often. We are not in a rush, this is just a start, group of friends who gave it all for the cause. so we’ll be working throughout the season but also in the coming years. In the years after, I started traveling from Ushuaia, Argentina to Canada for a non- stop winter, putting all my energy in We started our website https://artskitects.wordpress.com this passion and lifestyle, and following my thirst for snow. I and Facebook (Artskitects) where we’ll be sharing all congot to ride one of the best snowparks in the world - Whistler tent; The production of films, court metrages (short films) Blackcomb and that made a change for me. I knew that I and photos, are the main elements. wanted to ski for the rest of my life, no matter what. We are immersed in a great surroundings, where mounIn the last 5 years I have been coming to Europe, where I tains are our playground, with boundless possibilities and found my second home in Verbier, Switzerland. Here I have freedom to develop our ideas, in order to build original coneverything I need, insane freeride, amazing friends and tent and stories to share with the snow community. some good snowparks around the area. I’m also very close to Chamonix, France and the Aosta valley in Italy, which All made with love and passion. makes it great for moving around in skiing missions. visit at: https://artskitects.wordpress.com

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About Luli I love skiing while listening to Gavlyn, she has very nice beats. My choice for rocking the mountain: The Nordica -La nina in 169 cm. These skis are specific for women. Light and very stable in different snow conditions, great in powder, steep terrain and hardpack, they keep you in control. GWR MAG 102 |

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nutrition by Lillian Barros

PRE AND POST WORKOUT FUNCTIONAL SMOOTHIE

YES or NO?

Most of the people that I see on my consultations don’t know what to eat before and after their workout, whether it’s jogging or a step class. What should they do to avoid energy crashes during a more intense exercise, avoid blood sugar level drops, discomfort or even a digestion halt? The doubts are still there, what to eat before the gym or a wakeboard event?

to complete the workout). If on one hand you shouldn’t hit the gym on an empty stomach, or with your last meal having been more than three hours before, on the other hand it’s also important that you don’t ingest foods that take too long to be digested, such as dairy and fat foods. You should make sure that you don’t have heavy or hard to digest meals, otherwise you won’t be able to take the most out of your workout or, if you are a more sensitive person, Although many people still believe that exercising on an you risk being indisposed halfway through. On these casempty stomach is the most efficient way to lose weight, this es, if most of your energy (in other words, blood stream) is myth is slowly being debunked. The truth is that before any focused on the digestive process, when most of the blood kind of physical activity, you should ingest fast carbs (in or- flow is on the gastrointestinal tract, you won’t have enough der to have immediate energy that allows you to begin your energy available to irrigate the muscles and meet all the workout) and slow carbs (to make sure you have the energy metabolic demands of your workout.

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When well ‘engineered’, functional smoothies can be an excellent alternative that provides all you need for your workout. Pre-workout smoothies can have a greater amount of fruit or, as an alternative, fruit with a slightly higher level of sugars, since the energetic demands are also higher. Fruits like banana, mango, melon, cantaloupe, figs or dehydrated fruits (plums, dates, raisins or apricots) can be an excellent choice. You should also be mindful to add a fiber reinforcement with the introduction of a non-refined cereal such as oat, bran or other fiber rich element, that allows for a slower absorption of these sugars, providing energy until the end of your workout.

lost with perspiration. Functional waters are an option. After the workout, if your goal is to tone and to increase muscle mass, you should ingest protein, which can be obtained by the proteins of hemp seeds, egg, gelatin or other elements. Pea protein isolate is commercially available, and when combined with rice protein isolate, provides all the essential amino acids. Post-workout meal should be taken, at most, 20 or 30 minutes after the workout, as that’s the period when the body can replace the glycogen levels in the muscles and absorb protein for muscle build. It’s the period commonly known as ‘window of opportunity’.

Throughout the training, don’t forget that hydration is paramount, in order to regain the hydration and mineral levels

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Recipes for pre, during and post-workout

Pre-workout smoothie 1 banana 1 handful of red berries 2 teaspoons of dehydrated açai 1-2 handfuls of spinach ½ cucumber ¼ beetroot 200-300 ml coconut water 1 spoonful of oatmeal or oat bran Post-workout juices 2 apples 1 orange 1 kale leaf 5 peppermint leaves 1 thin slice of ginger 1 spoonful of hemp seeds 100 ml of water ½ gelatin sheet GWR MAG 106 |

Antioxidant and mineralizing functional water 1 liter of water ¼ sliced cucumber 5 peppermint leaves 3 sliced strawberries

Lillian Barros – Clinical Nutritionist Contacts: geral@lillianbarros.com 938557033 Facebook: Lillian Barros – Nutricionista Instagram: @NutricionistaLillian SnapChat: Lillian-Nutri Blog: SantaMelancia.blogspot.pt

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