ELEMENT EDEN TAKES OFF AGAIN

Element Eden is back in action and soaring. The female-specific side of Element Skateboards stylishly revamped their website and Advocate Program in the way they’re known to run business; simple, honest, and ethical.
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July Rider of the Month

Natasza Zurek

Like peanut butter and jelly, Natasza Zurek and a snowboard belong together. Often admired for the ease she’s had with snowboarding throughout her career, this Polish native has us wondering if she has the same natural ability when it comes to construction work. Check out our rider of the month as she walks us through renovations and Quantum Physics.
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Chasing Winter Part II:

Summer Shredding in Australia and New Zealand

We're not birds, we're snowboarders, so we should ignore the birds and stick with our own migration patterns. Summer has finally arrived, but it hasn't been kind. In Toronto summer has brought sticky, sweaty, 40 degree temperatures and crazy humidity, while Vancouver has had nothing but rain. The solution to our sad-excuse-of-a-summer lies in a region approximately 12,500 kilometers to the south. I'll give you some more clues: two countries where people drive on the wrong side of the road and play rugby exceptionally well. Yes, Australia and New Zealand. Make like a pro and get there pronto before our weather makes you lose your mind. And keep your eye on the Women's Annual site for upcoming interviews from Aussie and Kiwi girls who promise to give us the inside scoop on their snowboard scene. For now check this out for all the information you'll need to plan your trip.
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SUMMER CAMP CENTRAL

Ever wanted to hit the park, only to find yourself surrounded by riders throwing the easiest looking fives you’ve ever seen? Maybe it’s the skill factor, or maybe it’s the guy factor, but either way, it can all be pretty intimidating.

Stop wishing and sign up for summer snowboard camp. Learn from the top shreds in the industry and get the confidence you need surrounded by girls who love to ride. Can’t figure out which one to sign up for? Don’t sweat it, we found out just what each camp has to offer.
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Anne-Flore Marxer Rides for FIAT

Anne-Flore don’t-call-me-Anne Marxer has just been hooked up with a new sponsor, adding to her already impressive list. This time it’s with Italian car company FIAT. Currently the only female member of the company’s Switzerland Freestyle Team, she rides alongside Nicolas Muller, Romain De Marchi, and Mathieu Schaer, and she’s got the Bravo to prove it.
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June Rider of the Month

Hana Beaman

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.
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Chasing Winter:

Shred all summer long in Argentina

Like Madonna, Argentina will be crying for you after a summer of snowboarding in its country. The beauty, culture, food, late nights and pow mornings will be yours for the taking as your friends back home are dreaming of colder days. So check out Sara Tollestrup’s guide to keeping the dream alive in the Southern Hemisphere.
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

ABOUT VICTORIA JEALOUSE

Introducing Victoria Jealouse seems superfluous. Anyone who knows anything about snowboarding or has paid any attention to the sport during the last decade knows who she is. Nevertheless, an introduction is mandatory. Victoria is one of the most talented big mountain riders on the planet. She is also one of the most respected people in snowboarding; not just because of her ability to charge steep lines, but because she is an interesting and honest human being. Read on to find out more about what makes Victoria tick.
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Burton Global Open Series Announces 2008/2009 Competition Dates

First official Canadian Open set for Calgary’s COP

The snow might be gone, but here’s some news to get you stoked for next season: Burton has just announced the dates for the Burton Global Open Series 2008/2009. The competition kicks off in New Zealand on July 29 and stops in five countries across the world before finishing off in the US in March of next year.
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MGT Summer Camps Open Registration

Lady shreds listen up! MGT has opened registration for their banger summer sessions. Come out with MGT for "More Good Times" and get really, really good this season. Check out the info below and visit www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com to register.
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WCI Fiesta de la Pipa on Cinco de Mayo Weekend

Today was the Fiesta de la Pipa! It was by far the best spring day I've had yet! Mammoth had a sweet setup with wallrides, pinatas, cats, and lift towers to jib all the way down the pipe. Everyone was killing it. Chaz was going huge, Jamie was flipping, Luke Mitrani was double-flipping and everyone was having a good day. Only one piñata got broken by the lovely Luke Wynen. The BBQ was eaten by all as well as the sweet Vans waffles, all at the bottom of the pipe! Who could ask for anything more?
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May Rider of the Month

Bev Vuilleumier

Bev Vuilleumier, Bevvy, Bev V, the Notorious BEV. Whatever you want to call her, the Nevada shred is our Rider of the Month for May. And with good reason. After ruling the Nikita Chickita Snowdown two years in a row, she’s been kicking ass and spittin’ rhymes all over the map. Last month during the Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival, Bev was crowned the champ of Whistler Blackcomb’s “If Ullr Was a Girl” contest after competing in four events (including one in which she rapped) and was handed a cheque for $25,000. Not bad, not bad at all.
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Road trippin’ and park shreddin’ from Big Bear to Tahoe

An RV trip from Big Bear to Mammoth to Sierra At Tahoe to ride the best parks in California all the while traveling in the Billabong RV with a fridge stacked with Sambazon Smoothies seemed like a fun and easy mission to do with a good crew of pros. Little did I know things could go so wrong. From injuries, being stranded on the side of the road, a hospital visit, rider's bailing, fights, tears and even an emergency dentist appointment who could have known the trip could get so complicated!? The one part of our trip that wasn’t complicated were the resorts; we wanted to check out and ride the best snowboard parks in California and they didn’t disappoint! With epic parks and accommodating park staff at every resort that catered to our every need—pimping out features and giving us sled rides—we couldn’t ask for anything more.
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Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual reader wins Burton Because of Snowboarding Contest

Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual reader Alaura Ewen of BC won the grand prize for the Burton Because of Snowboarding contest. Her loot includes the following: a package for two to Winter Park Resort including roundtrip airfare, resort lodging for five days, lift tickets and lessons. The approximate total value is $4,500. Congrats Alaura!
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Bev Vuilleimier brings home $25,000 for overall top spot in the second annual If Ullr Was A Girl contest

It’s great to see an event that’s created just for female snow athletes back again for another season. “What if Ullr was a Girl” once again made a huge presence and had an impact at this year’s Telus World Ski and Snowboard Festival. The competition consisted of three on-snow competitions and then was capped off with Ullr Unleashed: An Evening Of Mountain Culture (which basically was a talent show).
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Roxy Women's All-Star Camp

There seems to be a million opportunities for girls who can do 360s off big park jumps and boardslides to pretzel outs on rails. There are camps, clinics and amateur contests to help already good riders get better. But what about girls that simply want to learn to ride? What about girls who want to work on the basics of snowboarding, like riding switch and popping ollies, but aren't quite ready for spins and jibs? Enter Roxy Women's All-Star Snowboard Camps held at Whistler Blackcomb.
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Miami Heat

Oakley brings together women across all sports to showcase new collection

By Roberta Rodger

At the X Games, I got to spend time with Gretchen Bleiler and hear about her new signature Oakley collection. I was totally impressed that Oakley gave her the opportunity to be 100% involved in the design and development of her collection, showing they support her in developing product that truly speaks to the female consumer. I didn’t realize how far Oakley’s commitment to the female athlete and lifestyle reached until I spent a few days at their office in Miami.
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Burton Trip to Baldface Lodge, Nelson BC

WARNING: The following article is neither indecent, nor offensive. However, if you have never been to Baldface, please be warned that you may become excessively jealous while reading this article. It is strongly advised that you start a savings account for the purpose of visiting Baldface before reading the following.
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What’s In Store With Anne-Flore

From Russia With Love

Russia, I’ve always wanted to go there! And here I am, landing in Sochi, the designated host of the 2014 Olympic games. The small airport stands by the black sea and I'm quite surprised to see palm trees through the plane window. We make our way through the scrum of taxi drivers, and choose one of them based on the size of his car. We set off on the 45-minute drive towards Krasnaya Polyana. This place looks like a small, remote European resort but 40 years ago.
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The Billabong Flaunt It series comes to a close at Mont Tremblant

On Saturday March 29, the fifth, and final, stop of the Billabong Flaunt It series was held at Mont Tremblant during the Telus Spin Symposium. More than 45 girls competed including four special guests. The winners of each provincial stop, Emily Ernst of Nova Scotia, Charmaine Ironside of Alberta, Victoria Marshall from Ontario, and Amber Marsh who claimed the top spot in Vermont, all came to Quebec to take a stab at the prize purse.
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JAIME ANDERSON WINS 2008 SLOPESTYLE TITLE AT THE ROXY CHICKEN JAM AND THE 2008 WOMEN'S SWATCH TICKET TO RIDE (TTR) WORLD TOUR TITLE

Mammoth Lakes, Calif. (March 31, 2008) - Jaime Anderson of South Lake Tahoe, CA (USA) took first place for the 2008 Roxy Chicken Jam Slopestyle crown and the $10,000 prize check. Second and third went to Chanelle Sladics (USA) and Sina Candrian (SUI), respectively. Anderson's first place finish gave her just enough to barely edge past Roxy team-rider Torah Bright and Olympic gold medalist Kelly Clark for the 2008 TTR World Tour Title.
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April Rider of the Month

Spencer O’Brien

Spencer O’Brien has been at the top of the game in women’s snowboarding for some time now. After standing on the podium at the Winter X Games and filming with the Runway crew, O’Brien reflects on scaring herself, having fun and playing Rock Band.
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Turning to toeside & learning to boardslide

Burton Women’s Learn to Ride camp hits Northstar at Tahoe
Day Three: It’s a wrap

Day three is meant to be a mellow day, where campers can take advantage of the help of their instructors or head out on their own to test their new skills. On the way to scout out a new group of campers to hang with, our guide, instructor Kelly Smilie, takes us up the mountain to the top (finally!) to check out the view of Lake Tahoe and see more of the mountain.
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Turning to toeside & learning to boardslide

Burton Women’s Learn to Ride camp hits Northstar at Tahoe
Day Two: Seeking out The Stash

The schedule for the day is a busy one. After we pick up our photographer for the day, IJ Valenzuela, we’re to check back with the first group to see how everyone is progressing on their turns. Then it’s off to meet up with Northstar terrain park manager Chris Castaneda to check out The Stash, the “hidden” trail of natural terrain park features, with the Liz’s freestyle group and end the day off with a Boarding For Breast Cancer fundraiser.
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MGT Snowboard Camp hits Mt. Norquay

MGT Snowboard Camp infiltrated Banff's Mt. Norquay this past weekend. This jam-packed, sold-out session hosted 45 riders from all across Canada who came out to get rad with the MGT crew for two days of epic park riding. With coaches like Desiree Melancon, Colleen Quigley, Raewyn Reid and other MGT rippers in tow, and a perfected terrain park sculpted by none other than Jeff Patterson himself, riders were stoked to get out there and get stompy.
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Turning to toeside & learning to boardslide

Burton Women’s Learn to Ride camp hits Northstar at Tahoe for three days of sun, fun and learning new skills
Day 1

Burton sent SBC Women’s Annual an invite to check out a Women’s Learn To Ride camp at Northstar last month so, naturally, we eagerly accepted. After rubbing it in about how much fun she had, SBC scribe Katie Bailey brought us this 3-part series on the camp aimed at ladies looking to sharpen their skills.
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Billabong Flaunt It all-girls slopestyle at Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Mar. 22

This Saturday, Mar. 22 marks the second-last stop of the Billabong Flaunt It all-girls slopestyle contest, this time at Mount St. Louis Moonstone, Ontario.  Stakes are high as riders will be vying for the coveted top spot for $1,000 cash and airfare and accommodation paid for by Billabong at the series final the following Saturday, Mar. 29 at Tremblant, Quebec.
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March break Nikita snowboard camp

Growing up as a kid every school year I eagerly awaited for March Break to arrive. Sure Christmas may be the best holiday of the year but by the time March came I knew I could start counting down days until school ended. While having a week off from class was great, I never really went anywhere special. My days off usually consisted of cruising the block on my bicycle while half of my classmates were soaking up the sun down south. To this day I’ve never even met Mickey Mouse or been to Myrtle Beach.
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10 THINGS YOU DIDN’T KNOW

ABOUT MEGHANN O’BRIEN

There are some people who love snowboarding and that’s all. Meghann O’Brien’s snowboarding looks effortless – I’ve seen her go super big on a hip, grab method and land as soft as a feather. However, she’s not one of those people that only loves snowboarding, she loves about a million other things too. It’s obvious she draws on her passions outside of snowboarding to bring energy, creativity and fluidity to her riding. Keep reading to find out what makes Meghann the diversely talented and unique person she is.
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Quiksilver Showdown Over the City

$20K in cash. TTR 3-Star event. New course location.

One of Canada’s largest Pro-Am contests takes place on Grouse Mountain March 28th and 29th. The Quiksilver Showdown Over the City brings together the best professional and amateur riders from around the world to Vancouver’s backyard playground. For the first time, this event is included in the TTR World Tour as a 3-Star event. With a $20,000 cash purse up for grabs and international recognition, this annual Grouse Mountain event has reached new peaks. This year features a brand new, never-seen before, custom course on Lower Peak. The new course allows greater views for media, and spectators, but will also challenge and excite competitors.
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Vans Cup 2008:

Molly Aguirre takes rail jam
Cheryl Maas wins slopestyle

Check out coverage of the rail jam and slopestyle events at the Vans Cup 2008 at Tahoe.
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Mercedes’ Winter Update

Check out some highlights from Ms. Nicoll’s world snowboard travels this winter.
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Eurotrip!

Part 2

A lack of snow in Austria didn’t deter the Roxy team from bonding together to session every jump, line and jib in sight. Morning to night, shots fired and film rolled with dedication. As the trip to Austria wrapped up, Roberta Rodger interviewed Robin Van Gyn to get her thoughts on her first European experience being the new addition to the team.
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Billabong Flaunt It

at Mount Norquay

The talent at the second stop of the Billabong all-girl event was nothing shy of impressive. The weather on the other hand was much less hovering at points to the -41 C range with the wind-chill. But even with the cold weather, the girls rocked the house and the atmosphere was amazing. Everyone was pushing each other in the type of encouraging, positive way, you only see go down in an all-girls event.
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Jesmond Dubeau claims inaugural Red Bull Crystal at Mont Tremblant

Jesmond Dubeau has been all over the contest scene this winter racking up frequent flyer miles and oversized novelty cheques everywhere he goes. If you haven’t heard of him yet, you will when he rolls into your town and steals all of the contest cash away. That’s exactly what he did at the inaugural Red Bull Crystal event on this year’s leap day at Mont Tremblant, Quebec. He’s now $10,000 richer.
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$150,000 UP FOR GRABS AT THE FOURTH ANNUAL ROXY CHICKEN JAM

Roxy is pleased to announce that the fourth annual Roxy Chicken Jam, presented by Schick® Quattro for Women®, will be held at Mammoth Mountain, California March 28 - 30, 2008. The combined total prize purse this year has risen to more than $150,000; $40,000 for the Roxy Chicken Jam and $110,000 awarded to the 2008 Women's World Champion for the Swatch Ticket to Ride World Snowboard Tour (TTR).
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March Rider of the Month

Bryn Valaika

Check out our interview with March's Rider of the Month, Bryn Valaika.
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What’s In Store With Anne-Flore

5 Days of Shred Poetry in the BC Interior

BC’s awesome, deep interior mountains have long been praised for having some of the most captivating scenery in the world. Anne-Flore Marxer was recently filming in the area and was clearly affected by the raw beauty of the region as she checks in with a bit of colourful poetry to sum up her five days there.
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11th ANNUAL SAPIENT-SHOWCASE SHOWDOWN

The Sapient-Showcase Showdown hits Whistler Blackcomb Feb 29 - March 1, 2008. Registration is in full swing with over 40 athletes confirmed and, with the Superpipe at Base II on Blackcomb taking shape, anticipation for this year’s Showdown is high.
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23rd Legendary Baker Banked Slalom

Interviews with the Top 3 Pro Women

The Legendary Baker Banked Slalom really needs no introduction. It’s widely regarded as one of the most true, grassroots events in snowboarding. That’s why riders of all types—young and old, rookies and pros, local and international—make the pilgrimage to Baker year after year. It’s a chance to grab a slice of shred history and make a claim at the Banked Slalom trophy: a roll of duct tape. We caught up with the top 3 women in the pro category to get their take on the fun times.
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Jump Up, Jump Up and Get Down

Vancouver Island’s JumpCamp set to launch its spring 2008 sessions

Imagine having your own private shred park on an abandoned ski resort midway up Vancouver Island with nobody else around. Sounds completely badass doesn’t it? For five years, the campers and coaches of JumpCamp have been doing just that—taking over the ghostly trails of Forbidden Plateau, building up natural features, installing rails and jibs, and tearing up the backcountry of the now-defunct resort.
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Eurotrip!

Robin Van Gyn hits Austria with the Roxy team

Big news! Robin Van Gyn has recently been recruited to the Roxy elite team—the first Canadian girl to be picked up. If that wasn’t excitement enough, she’s currently on her first trip across the pond in Austria with the rest of the Roxy squad. Roberta Rodger, also there with Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual, checks in with a Q & A on Robin’s first Euro experience and thoughts on being the newest teammate.
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RED BULL CRYSTAL

New slopestyle event at Tremblant to feature glacial drops and illuminated ice structures

Sound crazy? Yea, we think so too. But if history serves correct, Red Bull has a tendency to go all out with its events to ensure they go off. Snowboard Canada will be there so check back for coverage of the event.
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Snowboarders from Around the Globe Return to Calgary for World Cup

On February 28 and 29, the world’s best snowboarders from around the globe will drop into the 22 foot Halfpipe at CODA’s Canada Olympic Park for two days of TELUS Halfpipe competition presented by Sport Chek. With $50,000 in cash to pay out, thousands of spectators are expected to witness the return of the World Cup to Calgary for its second year in a row.
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Know?Show West

What’s hot for Fall ‘08

On Super Bowl Sunday, a.k.a. Feb. 3, Roberta Rodger and I hopped in her car and headed for the Know?Show in downtown Vancouver. The Know?Show is an exhibition that brings retailers, industry and media together to check out what over 160 brands will be offering next season. I guess everything in Canada has to be divided the way the NHL does it (even on Super Bowl Sunday), so there are two Know?Shows a year—a western exhibit in Vancouver and an eastern edition in Montreal.
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Three days with Gretchen Bleiler:

X Games and Oakley style

Roberta Rodger went down to the X Games and got the coveted invite to hang with Gretchen Bleiler and get a preview of her new signature line from Oakley.
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Roxy’s Girls Day Out at Mount St. Louis Moonstone

Our intrepid intern, Ilissa Maiatico, joined Roxy for the premiere Girls Day Out at Mount St. Louis Moonstone in Southern Ontario. Check out her story on the success of the day’s events.
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10 Things You Didn't Know

About Spencer O'Brien

If you're living in a snow cave in the middle of the Antarctic, and you haven't already heard, Spencer O'Brien is rocking some new bling around her neck—an X Games bronze medal. Her flawless first run in the women's slopestyle event landed her on the podium. If you don't already know Spencer then study up, because this girl is popping off.
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February Rider of the Month

Danielle Brown

Danielle Brown is our Rider of the Month of February and it’s no wonder why. Whether she’s killing it in the Ontario contest scene, filming for the fall release of Paint the Town Red or singing along to the Spice Girls, she’s always smiling. Recently I met up with Danielle to find out how her season has been so far.
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AMP ENERGY AND BURTON SNOWBOARDS TO HOST CHARITY FUNDRAISING EVENT FOR HANNAH TETER’S 21ST BIRTHDAY

On Saturday, January 26 at Aspen’s Fly Lounge, Hannah Teter’s 21st birthday party kicks off with a fundraising event to support Hannah’s Gold and the Chill Foundation, two of her favorite charities.
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Roxy Sneak Peek

Roberta Rodger puts Roxy’s 2008-09 hardgoods and outerwear line to the test with the Roxy crew at The Canyons in Utah.
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What’s In Store With Anne-Flore

Riding in Avoriaz

Across the Atlantic, Anne-Flore sends us this update from France where it’s called “le snowboard.”
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Hucks and Chucks for Bucks

Sara Tollestrup put on her X-ray vision glasses to see through the fog and snow at Grouse Mountain and bring this report on MGT’s 2 Buck Chuck.
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MGT Park Clinic at Grouse

I’ve never really liked math much, but here’s an equation I can hang with: super stoked snow shred senioritas from Canada, the U.S. and Europe + a crew of crazy coaches + a mega fun mini-park = More Good Times.
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January Rider of the Month

Priscilla Levac

Snowboard powerhouse Priscilla Levac kicks off ’08 as our first Rider of the Month of the year. Read about her hair, her influences, and Cilla, her new first-layer company.
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What’s In Store With Anne-Flore

New Year’s Day shred

Anne-Flore Marxer checks in from the French Pyrénées.
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MGT Is Back!

MGT is back at it and coming to your hood! The MGT Park Clinic and “2 Buck Chuck” Girls Amateur Slopestyle is happening on the 5th and 6th of January at Grouse Mountain in North Vancouver. Misfit pro coaches like Leanne Pelosi, Marie-France Roy, Spencer O’Brien, and many others, have been flippin’ pancakes and cleaning up their flannel in anticipation of the greatest Canadian lumberjack showdown this side of the prairies. This two day event offers girls of all park levels to ride with pros and steal from their bag o' tricks while meeting new friends during the Park Clinic on day one. Taking with them their new skillz, girls will duke it out for the coveted title at the “2 Buck Chuck “ Girls Amateur Slopestyle on day two. With a whack ofsponsors in tow, girls will throw down for a piece of the $2222 prize purseand have an amazing time shredding with the MGT judges looking on. Participants can do the one day Park Clinic or the Slopestyle, or both. Check out the MGT website for more info: www.mgtsnowboardcamp.com.

Get really, really good this season with MGT Snowboard Camp in 2008!

Check out the 2 Buck Chuck flyer here.

Gravis Footwear Signs Olympic Gold Medalist Hannah Teter

With much excitement, Gravis Footwear is proud to announce the signing of Hannah Teter to their team of snowboarding professionals. The 20-year-old Vermont native is considered one of the best competitive riders in the world and set her mark in snowboarding history when she won the gold medal in half pipe in the 2006 Torino Olympics.
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What’s in store with Anne-Flore

Oakley Girls camp in Hintertux, Austria

“Hello my name is Anne-Flore and I’m from Euro land. I hate cigarette smoke. I love chocolate, dancing, ice cream, karaoke, yoga, laughing and surfing. My favourite colour is blue and sometimes purple. My favourite trick to do is a Backside180, it’s easy but fantastic.”
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Opening Day at Lake Louise

Robin Van Gyn checks in from opening day at the Lake where her and a gang of other Alberta shredders kicked off the season.
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December Rider of the Month

Raewyn Reid

Raewyn Reid is our Rider of the Month for December, and what a month she’s had. Aside from discovering that a strict diet of Ritz sandwich crackers has some less-than-appealing consequences, she got her shred started for the season and has had Ziggy Stardust albums on constant rotation.
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What’s in store with Anne-Flore

Burton photo shoot in Chile

Back in Chile for the Burton summer photo shoot, Victoria Jealouse, Natasza Zureck and I are going to Lonquimay, which is about a 10-hour drive from Santiago. I love to come down here for the Burton summer photo shoot because we team up with 2 Tiempos, a sled company pulled together by Christian Vahrhan (these guys are dope). The Andes are huge, deep mountains with volcanoes and the sleds make them easily accessible and they let you avoid extra hiking too.
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Out Now: Snowboard Canada Women's Annual 2008

Dedicated to women and snowboarding, the Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual is back for round two. After last year’s debut success was received to cheers and praise across the shred world, no time was wasted going back to the drawing board to improve the sophomore follow-up: 196 inspiring pages that reach out to women’s snowboarding.

With covergirl Annie Boulanger airing in front of a punchy, bright-green logo, the 2008 annual is poised to be a newsstand sell-out. Inside, we left nothing stale for the passionate readership the magazine has already established. So dive in.

Our expanded feature well is anchored by a 10-page interview with snowboard superstar, Marie-France Roy. Up close and personal, the story uncovers MFR’s steady rise to the top of the game from her humble beginnings in rural Quebec. You want to know what it takes to get that good? We take a look at the building blocks today’s hottest riders put in place to be amongst the best.

But wait, there’s more: Roberta Rodger takes a crew of up-and-comers from Whistler to Mt. Hood on a two-week cross-border road trip, Alexis Waite brings us behind the scenes into the triumphs and stresses of the Winter X Games, and we showcase the portfolios of four female photographers past and present.

Look for an updated look and feel, new departments, captivating photos, and more fashion pages highlighting the season’s must-have outerwear, streetwear, accessories and hardgoods. From riding tips to useful how-to’s and fitness training to backcountry advice, this year’s issue opens up with a women’s snowboarding history timeline and is chock-full of the high quality content our readers have come to expect at every step along the way. As always, all of the content within the Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual was written by female contributors—those who understand the scene the most.

November Rider of the Month

Lisa Filzmoser

Interview by Sara Tollestrup

Check out Sara Tollestrup's interview with our Rider of the Month, Lisa Filzmoser.
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Backcountry Calling

Advice to make the most of your cat or heli adventure

With winter on the radar, now's the time to line up your shred schedule. If a cat or heli trip is in the cards, you can bet your ass this is going to be the winter of all winters. Before you go, check out this backcountry advice from the pros.
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Cheryl Maas joins Nitro Global team

Cheryl started off riding in Holland on the plastic at the age of 11 and has been charging hard ever since she moved to the real thing. She now joins the ranks of the Nitro Global team.
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Winter Planner Now Online!

Head on over to our 2007-08 Winter Planner for a list of all the great events goin' down this season. Let the fun begin.

Rider of the Month

Molly Milligan

Interview by Sara Tollestrup

Check out Sara Tollestrup's interview with our Rider of the Month, Molly Milligan.
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HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION:

MERCEDES NICOLL

Find out what Mercedes Nicoll did this summer.
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Weekend in the Mountains

Winter is right around the corner, and for some of us it’s already time to start bundling up to take on the chill outdoors. Whether it’s a weekend in the mountains, the walk to school, hiking with your friends, or just hanging with the ladies, we’ve got a sneak peek of some of the latest styles and streetwear fashion. Pick up Snowboard Canada’s Women’s Annual in November for a complete streetwear and outerwear spread—everything you need on and off the hill this season. In the meantime, check out this preview.
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HOW I SPENT MY SUMMER VACATION:

ERIN VALVERDE

Find out what Erin Valverde has been up to this off-season
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation:

Hannah Teter

Catch up with Hannah’s summer adventures.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation:

Erin Comstock

Check out what Erin’s been up to on her summer break.
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Summer shreddin’ south of the equator

Robin Van Gyn sent Snowboard Canada an update on her camp experiences at South America Snowboard Sessions where she’s coaching and hanging out for six weeks.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation:

Silvia Mittermuller

See what Silvia's been up to in the no-snow season.
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Rider of the Month

Karolina Kluz

Interview by Sara Tollestrup

Check out Sara Tollestrup's interview with our Rider of the Month, Karolina Kluz.
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Letting the Good Times Roll

A moustache and tie-dye affair at the MGT summer camp

Story and Photos by Sara Tollestrup

The line “I’m down with MGT and so is she, and she, and she,” from soon-to-be famous rapper, MGT camp alum, and glacier coach extraordinaire Notorious B.E.V. says it all. For those of you lost in the translation of the acronym it stands for More Good Times and that’s exactly what MGT is all about. Since 2004, camp directors Leanne Pelosi and Joanna Majcherkiewicz have been helping girls have plenty of good times at their all-girls snowboard camps around Canada. This year there were five camps: two winter camps at Lake Louise, one at Grouse Mountain and two summer camps at Whistler Blackcomb.
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Finding support on the glacier

Molly Aguirre talks about her shoulder injuries, recovering from surgery, and inspiring smiles from the sidelines at Windells
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Supergirl “Actionista” Collection Launch

By Roberta Rodger and Stephanie Lake

Roberta Rodger was on hand for the Supergirl “Actionista” Collection launch at Ninestar skate shop in LA. Read about how the evening went down.
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How I Spent My Summer Vacation:

Dominique Vallee

Find out how Dominique Vallee has been spending her off-season.
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Fourth Annual Abominable Snow Jam

By Kimmy Fasani

Summer was put on hold as riders from all over the map migrated to Mt. Hood for the fourth annual Abominable Snow Jam. Kimmy Fasani was on the glacier and at the parties to bring us this story from the event.
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Long Weekend at Camp of Champions

Words and photos by Sara Tollestrup

SBC contributor Sara Tollestrup made her way up to Whistler to spend the Canada Day long weekend shredding at the Camp of Champions. From breakfast gorge-fests and T-bar dance parties to one of the finest park setups on the glacier, check out her tales from this summer’s camp experience.
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Rider of the Month

Silvia Mittermuller

Interview by Sara Tollestrup

After a busy shred season, Silvia Mittermuller spent some off-slope time back home in Munich, river surfing, learning new tricks on her skateboard, and sampling steins of delicious German beer. Right now she’s coaching on the glacier in Whistler and getting ready to head to the Abominable Snow Jam at Mount Hood. Sara Tollestrup had the chance to chat with her in Whistler about her summer and plans for the future.
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If I was a rich girl, na na na na na na na…

Susie Floros, Burton women’s team manager, hit Vancouver to see Gwen Stefani with a few of the team riders. Check out her blog from the show.
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B4BC in Canada this summer

This summer, the ladies at Boarding for Breast Cancer will be setting up a traveling educational booth at all 50 Vans Warped Tour stops, four of which will be in Canada.
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How I spent my summer vacation:

Robyn Van Gyn

Find out how Robyn Van Gyn has been spending her off-season.
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How I spent my summer vacation:

Spencer O'Brien

Find out how Spencer O'Brien has been spending her off-season.
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R.E.D. and ANON Create Limited Edition Products to Support Boarding for Breast Cancer

Action sports brands R.E.D. Protection and ANON Optics today announced that they are creating a limited edition helmet and goggle to benefit Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC)...
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Telus World Ski & Snowboard Festival

Roberta Rodger hits Whistler for the final weekend of the festival. Check out her report here.

Mercedes Nicoll Joins The Flow Team

Flow Snowboarding officially welcomes Mercedes Nicoll as the newest addition to the pro team.
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The Quiksilver Showdown Over the City

Quiksilver stepped in to revive the Showdown Over the City event at Grouse Mountain this year. Roberta Rodger was there to witness intimidating airs over a foggy, and then cloudy, and then sunny Vancouver backdrop.
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2007 Roxy Chicken Jam

This year’s North American Roxy Chicken was held in March instead of December and proved to be a good move. The Roxy Chicken Jam is known as the premier women’s event with progressive riding and a fun atmosphere.
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Burton Love Letter Contest

Congratulations to Erin Adkins from Oregon for her winning love letter to Mount Baker in Burton’s Love Letter Contest with Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual. Erin’s creative rhyming skills beat out dozens of other amazing entries that flooded our email inbox. From Powder King to Blue Mountain to COP, it’s safe to say that love is in the air.
Check out her winning entry here.

25th U.S. Open

Roberta Rodger weathered rain, fog, snow, and slush on her first trip to the U.S. Open. From mushy pipe runs and plush riders’ lounges, here’s her account on how the Canadian girls fared at Stratton.
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Whistler to Mount Hood

Meghann O’Brien, Natalie Gough, Gabi Viteri, and Lisa Filzmoser spent 10 days on the road shredding BC, Washington, and Oregon for a story in the second issue of Snowboard Canada Women’s Annual. Check out Roberta Rodger’s report and photos on the high points of the trip.

Hugs and Love:
The 22nd Legendary Baker Banked Slalom

Roberta Rodger headed down to Baker on Friday, Feb. 9 with Snowboard Canada photo editor Colin Adair, SBC contributor Sara Tollestrup and Forum rider Meghann O’Brien. Find out what they came back with. Click here for the story.

Flaunt it!
[Canada's first national] all-girls slopestyle and rail jam at Mont Tremblant

Click here for the full story, results and photos.