Betty of the Month: Tasha
Age:16
Years Riding:Fortunately, all my life
Hometown:Lake Tahoe
Home Mountain: Started at Bear Mt.
Sponsors: Green Valley Locs (GVL)
Recent Results:
-Premature Jibuation, Sierra at Tahoe, 2nd place
-Peanut Butter Rail Jam, Sierra at Tahoe. 3rd
-California Winter Games, June Mt.1st
-Soldier Assault rail jam, Mount Bleu Casino, half time show.08+09
-Billabong, Flaunt It, Sierra at Tahoe, best trick
-Jackpot Rail Jam #1 Heavenly mt. 2nd
- Jackpot Rail Jam #3 Heavenly mt. finals, 3rd place
-Sierra at Tahoe, Circuit series #2, 2nd place
What did you think of snowboarding the first time you tried it? What inspired you to progress in the sport?
The first time i tried it, i thought it was the best thing in the world, turned out it is. It doesn’t take a lot to get me out on the mountain. When i was a lil’ youngster my dad helped inspire me to always give my best effort and whatever happens happens.
What’s the most embarrassing thing that’s happened to you while snowboarding?
I ran into a sign an broke my neck
Resort you’d really like to travel to?
Alaska and Canada are top on my list all the way.
Pirates or Ninjas?
Homie Ima GVL
Contests or filming?
“Snow is like a canvas, snowboarding is like the imagination and color” - something like that my best homie Cali P. said to me years ago. I think when you watch the right part of the right movie, it’s like you’re landing the right trick in the right comp, it’s all in good flow and all in good fun. In this industry i do both ‘cuz its what gets my skillz paid for.
What inspired you to pursue snowboarding as a career?
Forget the cameras, the people, the bibs, the noise. Look at the snow: the white fluff and do something cool on it. that’s what makes me happy.
What would you do if you couldn’t ride?
I could have been a pro skater: I loved it, shredin’ with pops in LA. Now I’m super washed up on a skate.
Have you ever had a scary injury? If so, how did you get back into snowboarding?
Still recovering from a broken neck years ago. Come on, i might die shredding one day. Rather do that then slip on an ice cube.
Is there a pro rider that you look up to?
It’s a different person each run, that’s why were there, checking out the amazing stuff an trying it. I know so many homies who kill it out there and they keep coming. But there is one maybe who i favor.
What are your plans for next season?
Next season is going to be the shit. Me an some homies are gettin a legit place in Northlake Tahoe with my dog to Mash, and having fun.
Favorites:
Pro Rider: I got 10 bucks to say Chris Bradshaw
Summer Activity: Hangin with my homie AB and my pitbull Reno in humboldt. Livin the easy life.
Park Feature: I think my favorite is going to a different mountain.
Snowboard Film: fodt familia is G
Inspiration: I’m full of it.
Tasha (right) with her friend Cali P. (left)
Posted by Kelly Vance on 10/05
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