Michelle Shea

Age: high five for 25!
Years Riding: 8
Hometown: San Diego, CA
Home Mountain: Mammoth
Setup: Yankee whip
Sponsors: Stheart Cloting, Yankee Snowboards, Allyance, OPP, Monster Energy, Thug Crew, Carnival Boardshop
Recent Competitions: Did a rail jam last weekend. I was hurt all summer, so I stood on the sidelines and was the offical coach/cheerleader.  Now I’m back in action and ready for 09! Oh…actually, I raced my friend across the street the other day, and I totally won!

Favorite thing about snowboarding?

When I’m riding, nothing else in the world matters. I absolutely love all the little things about being on the hill that make snowboarding so incredible.

What song would you pick for your video part?

I’ve got a couple in mind, it depends on the type of footage I have. I like songs that correspond to the mood the riding is trying to portray.

What is the coolest place you’ve traveled to ride?

New Zealand club fields. The clubbies are unique, laid back, and so much fun when there is snow…the possibilites are endless!

Worst Trend in snowboarding:

“insurance agents”...aka people who claim everything.

If you couldn’t snowboard, what would you do?

I would have to go to a lot of therapy!

Favorite pro rider?

Sorry, he’s not a snowboarder….Rob Machado

Pirates or Ninjas?

Ninjas on the hill, pirates at the party

Backcountry or resort?

Backcountry

Competition or filming?

Filming! Call me American, but I love going out and building features myself, and finding unique things to shred.  This summer I worked on my editing, and since have been having all kinds of fun with “shred-u-mentaries”.