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June Rider of the Month
Hana Beaman
by Sara Tollestrup
This month’s featured rider is none other than three-time X Games silver medalist Hana Beaman. After suffering from an ACL injury, Hana was forced to put her season on hold. She’s been taking time off soaking up the California sunshine, but as Sara Tollestrup finds out, she’s recovered and eager to hit the pow.
What has been the highlight of your month?
Probably being able to walk and ride a bike again. Simple, but sweet.
What is the worst thing that happened this month?
I lost 25 bucks in Vegas. What can I say; it's been a good month.
Who does your shred crew consist of these days?
Nobody right now, but I'd go out with the runway crew before I got hurt.
What is something you’ve learned this month?
I'm still learning to be very patient and I learned about juicing.
What is your favourite aspect of snowboarding?
Interpretation.
Do you have some advice for the mini shreds out there?
Have fun, you're mini shreds!!!
Aside from snowboarding what have you been up to?
I've mainly been hanging out and recovering, spending some quality time on the beaches and at home thinking about next season and all the stuff I want to do.
Which song is on repeat in your iPod right now?
“Give It 2 Me”, new Madonna.
What is your favourite vacation spot?
I'm always into places I haven't been, so we'll see...
If you could change something about the world what would it be?
You'd be able to eat all the cookies, candy and ice cream you want and it would be really good for you!
What do you want to accomplish next?
I want to have a killer season of riding pow and filming since I missed out big this season. Just crossing my fingers we have another good season.
Who, in snowboarding, has influenced you the most?
All the Grenade guys and Travis Rice.
Why is snowboarding not just a hobby for you?
‘Cause I suck at keeping to my hobbies, haha.
Thanks?
Thanks to my mom and dad, to everybody who believes in me, friends from throughout my life. Everybody that make snowboarding fun!
