Park Profiles Week Nineteen
*Erin Alexander*
Erin was born and raised in Connecticut but moved to Vermont to live closer to a mountain and snowboard more. Erin is very passionate about snowboarding which can be see through her progression as well as her drive to keep progressing.
Erin's Profile
Age: 21
Insta: @steezbarb
When did you start riding park?
I started riding park in 2017 when I was a freshman in high school, so 8 years ago!
Favorite board?
Public Jibgurl, but the Capita Birds Of A Feather is also an all time fav.
Favorite trick?
Boardslide Indy
Favorite feature?
The gold bar which is now broken. :(
Favorite snowboarder?
Iris Pham, Maggie Leon, Mia Brooks, Jess Perlmutter, Henna Ikola
Is there someone you look up to who is not a snowboarder?
My Mom and Dad. I cannot even begin to explain why, but they are so inspiring to me. My parents have always been my biggest supporters and would do anything for me and my siblings. They are so selfless, hard working, kind, and adventurous. Just the other day my dad was walking around their neighborhood with trash bags picking up all sorts of trash along the side of the road. They have always encouraged me and my siblings to do whatever our hearts desire as long as we're safe and relatively responsible. I am the person I am today because of them and I hope to be even a little bit like them some day.
Do you listen to music when you ride?
It depends. Most of the time I ride no music unless I'm riding solo or feeling anxious. Sometimes at contests, I ride with music to ease my nerves, but most of the time I like to hear all the noise around me.
I listen to all sorts of music; it changes often. I love listening to all genres. I never know what's coming when I hit shuffle.
Favorite pocket snack?
Go-Go squeeze even though that's probably not the best idea.
Goals for the season?
Have fun while I snowboard, don't take things too seriously, do a hand plant, and laugh with my friends on the chairlift.
I was able to get shots of Erin in the Stash, Dream, Timberline, and I even got some shots of her raking at Pico!