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Carolyn Amantea

LOCATION

BC - a few places, but now I'm in Warfield!

PASSIONS

Kayaking, skiing, x-country skiing, ice hockey and now mountain biking.

INSPIRATION

My girls

RIDING HOW LONG

Since I was 5? Ummm...a couple of months, really. 

LEVEL

Just Starting 

WORDS OF WISDOM

Doesn't matter how old you are - get out and try something new every season 



 

 

 

Danny Buntain

LOCATION

Vancouver, BC

PASSIONS

Snowboarding

INSPIRATION

Watching adaptive snowboarders rip down the mountain!

RIDING HOW LONG

12 Years

LEVEL

Advanced

GOALS AND DREAMS

To coach adaptive riders at the Paralympics

WORDS OF WISDOM

Never say NEVER - anything is possible!

GEAR

Burton Troop!



 

Diane Lynch

LOCATION

Drayton Valley, Alberta

PASSIONS

Road riding, cross country and downhill biking, cross country skiing, rollerblading, strength training

INSPIRATION

Other women who are active, the Tour de France, sunshine, the way I feel after a good workout, the list is endless

RIDING HOW LONG

I've been riding for about 25 years, basically since I got married. Our honeymoon was a bike tour!!

LEVEL

Intermediate

GOALS AND DREAMS

In ten years I want to still be able to be riding, at least my road bike.

WORDS OF WISDOM

Don't let anyone (including yourself) tell you you can't do it!

GEAR

My road bike is a Specialized Allez, my MTB is a Fischer Sugar 3+ and I rent downhill bikes for downhilling.



 

Penny Stanley

LOCATION

Rossland by way of Nanaimo

PASSIONS

Downhill, X-Country skiing, snowshoeing, hiking, golfing, and now....mountain biking

RIDING HOW LONG

Since the biking clinic on May 25th, 2008

LEVEL

Just starting

GEAR

Giant Cypher



Jenn Avery

LOCATION

Ontario... But I've been in Rossland for a few years now

PASSIONS

Snowboarding, skiing, swimming, long boarding, surfing, volleyball

INSPIRATION

Fresh snow, blue skies, friends to have fun with!

RIDING HOW LONG

Oh ages....

LEVEL

Advanced

GEAR

Rome Blue, Union Milan with Burton Sapphires. Oh I also rock
a Prior Backcountry split




Nadya Smith

LOCATION

Trail

PASSIONS

Swimming, Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Biking, Off-Road Motorbiking &
Running around with my daughter

INSPIRATION

My dad...he taught me to try new things

RIDING HOW LONG

Since I was young

LEVEL

Intermediate

GOALS AND DREAMS

To train my daughter to be brave at trying new things

WORDS OF WISDOM

New things are fun!

   

Jess Helmer



LOCATION

Rossland

PASSIONS

Skiing, mountain biking, snowboarding, aspiring climber

INSPIRATION

White fluffy stuff

RIDING HOW LONG

Since 1984

LEVEL

I kick serious Ass!

GOALS AND DREAMS

To have as much fun as I can everyday

WORDS OF WISDOM

Ride more, Talk less!

GEAR

Santa Cruz Bullet, Rossi BC Scratch Jnr

Karyn Lowther

LOCATION

Born in East Vancouver. High school in North Vancouver. To Whistler, to Blue Mt, to Fernie, to Rossland. Now Ymir.

PASSIONS

Snowboarding is number one. Skateboarding is good too. Surfing. And I've been getting into mono skiing.

INSPIRATION

Danger

RIDING HOW LONG

2000

LEVEL

I kick serious Ass!

GOALS AND DREAMS

Have fun forever

WORDS OF WISDOM

Plan B keep on given'r

GEAR

big and stiff

 

 

Kathie Reilly

LOCATION

Delray Beach, Florida

PASSIONS

Mountain biking, road biking, kayaking

INSPIRATION

Defeating convention

RIDING HOW LONG

2006

LEVEL

Intermediate

GOALS AND DREAMS

Compete in a race

WORDS OF WISDOM

It's all part of the adventure

GEAR

Giant Trance X2, Trek 2.1 roadie

 

 

Crystal Caldwell

LOCATION

Winlaw, BC

PASSIONS

Snowboarding, X-Country skiing, hiking, mountain biking, running

INSPIRATION

Other Bettys

RIDING HOW LONG

Not long enough

LEVEL

Beginner

GOALS AND DREAMS

To keep challenging myself

WORDS OF WISDOM

Laugh, Live, Love and BE HAPPY

GEAR

Kona Stinky - Heaviest thing on earth

 

 

Joanne Carscadden

LOCATION

White Rock, BC

PASSIONS

Cycling, skiing, hiking, swimming, tennis, snowshoeing

INSPIRATION

Trying to get the most I can out of the journey!

RIDING HOW LONG

since I was a kid

LEVEL

Intermediate

GOALS AND DREAMS

So many....

WORDS OF WISDOM

The joy is in the ride...

GEAR

Electra

 

 

Christin Davis

LOCATION

Rossland

PASSIONS

Snowboarding, hiking, biking, kayaking, diving....

INSPIRATION

Watching other achieve their goals and try new things

RIDING HOW LONG

This past season was my first snowboarding

LEVEL

beginner

WORDS OF WISDOM

Don't let your fears hold you back, just get out there, try it and have fun no matter what!

GEAR

Ride, Burton, Smith

 

 

Jessika Winderl

LOCATION

Idaho 

PASSIONS

Skiing, Yoga, Pilates, Hiking, Snowshoeing, 

INSPIRATION

People Who Think Outside The Box! 

RIDING HOW LONG

Since I Was 2 And A Half 

LEVEL

I Kick Serious Ass! 

GOALS AND DREAMS

To Be The Biggest, Brightest, Boldest Version Of Myself As Possible 

WORDS OF WISDOM

Power To The Peaceful 

GEAR

Depends 

Jessica Haist

LOCATION

Toronto, But Now Rossland 

PASSIONS

Skiing, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Backpacking. 

INSPIRATION

Beautiful Wildernesses 

RIDING HOW LONG

May, 2008... 

LEVEL

Beginner 

GOALS AND DREAMS

To Have As Many Adventures As I Possibly Can. 

WORDS OF WISDOM

The Trick Is What One Emphasizes. We Either Make Ourselves Miserable Or We Make Ourselves Strong. The Amount Of Work Is The Same... Carlos Castaneda 

GEAR

Giant Reign 2 

 

 

Claire

LOCATION

Reigate, UK 

PASSIONS

Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Ice Climbing 

INSPIRATION

That Sense Of Acheivement When You Feel The Fear But Do It Anyway- Then You Know You Are Alive! 

RIDING HOW LONG

1999 

LEVEL

Advanced 

GEAR

Cove Hustler, Cove G-Spot 

 

 

Amber Tompsett

LOCATION

Saskatoon, SK In Winter And Rossland, BC In Summer 

PASSIONS

Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, Hiking 

INSPIRATION

Nature, Independent Women 

RIDING HOW LONG

3 Years 

LEVEL

Beginner 

GOALS AND DREAMS

Ride The Trans-Rockies After Finishing My Phd! 

WORDS OF WISDOM

If You Don't Want To Hit Something, Then Don't Look At It. 

GEAR

Cannondale Rush 2 Feminine; 2005 Cannondale F400 Hardtail 

Alicia Ferri

LOCATION

Kelowna 

PASSIONS

Mountain Biking, Ringette, Hockey, Kayaking, Dragonboating, Skiing, Olympics!

INSPIRATION

Good Honest People Making A Good And Positive Life For Themselves. 

RIDING HOW LONG

2006 

LEVEL

Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS

To Become A Journeywoman Plumber, And Maybe One Day Ref Ringette In The Olympics! 

WORDS OF WISDOM

Live Every Day Like Its Your Last, Be Yourself, Dont Get Trapped In The Materialistic, "Must Have" Society.  

GEAR

The Best Bike In The World !! Giant Reign ...All Mountain! 

Alison Metzger

LOCATION

Calgary, Ab & Invermere Bc 

PASSIONS

Mountain Biking, Skiing & Snowboarding, Climbing, Kayaking, Hiking, Surfing, Ultimate Frizbee, Golf....The List Could Go On Forever 

INSPIRATION

My Dad, And Girls Who Can Rip It Up 

RIDING HOW LONG

Skiing Since I Was 2 And Snowboarding Since I Was 12 

LEVEL

Advanced 

GOALS AND DREAMS

Life Life To The Fullest And Have Fun Doing It 

WORDS OF WISDOM

 

GEAR

Salomon, Trek 

Leanne Reitan

LOCATION

Castlegar BC 

PASSIONS

Hiking, Biking, Skiing 

INSPIRATION

The Great Outdoors 

RIDING HOW LONG

Just Tried It 

LEVEL

Just Starting 

GOALS AND DREAMS

Travel & Adventure 

WORDS OF WISDOM

Don't Be So Busy Trying To Stay Alive That You Miss Living! 

GEAR

Still Shopping 

 

 

Megan Koeleman

LOCATION

Melbourne, Australia 

PASSIONS

Snowboarding
Volleyball
Curling
Ice Skating  

INSPIRATION

Snow & Music 

RIDING HOW LONG

This Is My Second Season 

LEVEL

Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS

To Be Able To Ride The Park And Start Touring More 

GEAR

Apo, Cappel, Vans 

 

 

Kerry Turner

LOCATION

Warfield, BC 

PASSIONS

Skiing, Mountain Biking, Snowboarding, Bouldering, Gymnastics,  

INSPIRATION

Girls Who Rip 

RIDING HOW LONG

Riding What? Bikes? Since I Was 2. Boards Since 2000 

LEVEL

Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS

To Teach And Inspire  

GEAR

Devinci, Clearly Canadian 

 

 

Emily Cavallin

LOCATION                Smithers, BC...up north in the bush somewhere... 

PASSIONS                SNOWBOARDING
Horsebackriding
Swimming 

INSPIRATION           Crazy people doing crazy things 

RIDING HOW LONG    Since Gr.4 

LEVEL                       Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS  The Paralympics! 

WORDS OF WISDOM  No matter how shitty it is, it could always be worse 

GEAR                       Neversummer 

 

Coconut Girl

LOCATION                Hawaii 

PASSIONS                Surfing, hiking 

INSPIRATION           water, earth 

LEVEL                       Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS  joy, freedom, grounding 

WORDS OF WISDOM  wholeness 

GEAR                       anything that floats 

 

Vanessa Vallis

LOCATION                Calgary, AB, Canada 

PASSIONS                Skiing,Paragliding,mountain biking,hiking,surfing  

INSPIRATION            

RIDING HOW LONG    3 years 

LEVEL                       Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS  I want to complete my MSc and study glaciers full time! 

WORDS OF WISDOM  be kind, be humble, and live life to the fullest. 

GEAR                       Rocky Mountain Ladies Only 

Dawn Cashen

LOCATION                Kelowna 

PASSIONS                Biking,Skiing, Hiking,camping

INSPIRATION           Chocolate 

RIDING HOW LONG    4 years 

LEVEL                       I kick serious Ass! 

GOALS AND DREAMS  I have some 

WORDS OF WISDOM  Pin it to win it !!!!!! 

GEAR                       Giant Glory DH, Giant FCR 3, Prior Dough Boys. 

Bibian Mentel

LOCATION               The Netherlands 

PASSIONS               snowboarding & wakeboarding 

INSPIRATION          Life.... 

RIDING HOW LONG  Started in 1993! 

LEVEL                     Advanced 

GOALS AND DREAMS       Getting adaptive snowboarding as a new discipline into the Paralympics, so that more Adaptive riders can enjoy the mountain the way I do! :) 

WORDS OF WISDOM Carpe Diem! 

GEAR                      K2 snowboards, O'Neill clothing, Vans shoes, Adidas Eye Protection 

Angie Hanley

LOCATION                Smithers BC 

PASSIONS                Mtn. Biking, Skiing, Surfer wannabe, Climbing, Paddling, Yoga - is that a sport?  

INSPIRATION           Other women out doing what they love. 

RIDING HOW LONG    8 years 

LEVEL                       Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS  To stay on the best path 

WORDS OF WISDOM  Look where you want to go- not where you don't. 

GEAR                       Specialized HARD tail baby. 

Julie

LOCATION                Seattle, WA 

PASSIONS                Mountain biking mostly 

INSPIRATION           Other great women riders 

RIDING HOW LONG    2 yrs. 

LEVEL                       Intermediate 

GOALS AND DREAMS  To be able to land drops and hit jumps with the best of them! 

WORDS OF WISDOM  Trust in yourself that you know the skills to get you over the obstacle 

GEAR                       Transition Bottle Rocket 

Hannah

LOCATION                B.C. 

PASSIONS                Snowboarding 

LEVEL                       Just Starting 

Rachel Thomas

LOCATION                Trail BC 

PASSIONS                mountain biking, hiking, golfing 

INSPIRATION           nature 

RIDING HOW LONG    May '07 

LEVEL                       Beginner 

GOALS AND DREAMS  Life is either a daring adventure or nothing. 

WORDS OF WISDOM  A life without dreams is like a garden without flowers. 

GEAR                       '07 Norco Manik 

Rachel Newrick

Where You From   Calgary via NZ

Passions              Skiing, Dirt Biking, Dual Purpose Riding  
Riding how long    1996   

Level                   I kick serious Ass! 

Words of wisdom   'Never Ride Faster Than Your Angel Can Fly' Thankfully, I have a fast angel!       

Your gear          Kawasakis, Hondas, BMWs and Volants 

 

Amanda Wells

Where You From   Rossland,BC 

Passions              Mountain Biking, Skiing, Triathlon 

Inspirations         Bettys! 

Level                   Intermediate 

Your gear            Devinci Bonzai mountain bike, K2 Phat Love skis, Specialized Dolce skinny bike 

 

Jamie Santano

Where You From   Rossland, BC

Inspirations         Being with my family in the great outdoors – what could be better?

Passions              Downhill skiing, hiking, biking, snow – shoeing, being a Diva on the stage!

Riding how long    Skiing about 5 years, biking only 2 , a Diva since the day I was born

Level                   Let’s just say I’m really not keen on falling

Goals and dreams to not care if I fall and be able to keep up to the kids

Words of wisdom  how will you know if you don’t try?

Tristan Prettyman

Location:  San Diego, California

Passions: surfing, horseback riding, music, skydiving and more

Check out more on my profile

 

Reese Vliegenthart

FROM:                          BC 

SPORTS:                      biking! tele skiing, snowboarding, soccer, hockey, climbing 

INSPIRATIONS:          women who can SHRED 

RIDING HOW LONG:   5yrs 

LEVEL:                          Just Starting 

Leah Poulton

Location:  Vancouver, BC 

Passions: snowboarding, skateboarding, running, soccer
Inspirations: big fat snowflakes, other girls ripping it up, sunny days with fresh pow
How long you been Riding: 1998 

Level: Advanced

Goals and Dreams: living it :)

Words of Wisdom: don't let them push you around... push yourself

Gear: k2 duchess, k2 virtue, ride boots

 

Kathleen Warren

Location:  Moscow, Idaho
Passions: Mountain and Road Biking, jogging, hiking, x-country skiing, snowshoeing
Inspirations: Energy and the good feeling that comes with staying fit as I age.
How long you been Riding: Since I was a child
Level: Advanced (at an advanced age...)
Goals and Dreams:Wherever God leads me?
Words of Wisdom: Stay active, learn yoga, do something new every day
Gear: Terry road bike; Gary Fisher mountain bike

 

Tera Schneider

Location:  Currently...Rossland, B.C
Originally...Alberta 

Passions: Mountain Biking, Climbing, Snowboarding, Snowshoeing
Inspirations: physical activity makes me feel healthy and happy
How long you been Riding: A year and a half... 

Level: Intermediate

 

Britnee Boychuck

Location: Kelowna BC Canada

Passions: Dh and Freeride Mountain Biking, snowboarding and dirtbiking 

Inspirations: getting bigger air, and longer highs 

How long you been Riding: 3 years 

Level: Intermediate

Goals and Dreams: to race more, ride harder and get out there 

Words of Wisdom: no sense in forcing it you just have to let it flow. 

Gear: Santa Cruz VP-FREE, 243 components

 

Bettie

Location: Otis Orchards, Wa

Passions: snowboarding, tennis, kayaking, rock climbing and am always up to try new things 

Inspirations: life

How long you been Riding: 6 years

Level: Intermediate

Goals and Dreams: not sure

Words of Wisdom: instead of finding yourself, create yourself*

Gear: morrow

 

Michelle Thorne

Location: Born in White Rock, B.C., now I live in North Vancouver

Passions: mountain biking, snowboarding

Inspirations: the feeling of acomplishment at the end of a ride, being covered from head to toe in mud,and the tranquility of the woods

How long you been Riding:since 2004

Level: Intermediate

Goals and Dreams: Goal: to race in the coming seasons. Dream: I often dream of snacks

Words of Wisdom: We can all learn something from an animal.Eat your vegitables.

Gear: 2006 Demo 8, 2007 STP, 2006 Enduro, 1992 Asama Bush Invader

 

Stephanie Robinson

Location: Rossland BC

Passions: Skiing, Mountain Biking, Karate, Windsurfing, Skateboarding

Inspirations: A beautiful day in a beautiful town

How long you been Riding: Riding? Riding what!?

Level: I kick serious Ass!

Goals and Dreams: Crap! Do I need some of those?

Words of Wisdom: If you do not understand be willing to admire!

Natasha Lockey

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike, Snowboard, Surf, X-country ski, airboard, luge, anything fun going down hill-call me I'm IN!!

Since: 1978

Inspirations: My Husband, my brother and all my friends

Level: Advanced

Fav Trick: Going Fast

Riding Goals: Everyday forever

Words of wisdom: 'there are only 24hours in any day, use them wisely'

Gear: Loaka clothing, Cannodale Perp and B1 bikes, Ride Kashmir Board, DC boots

Aspirations for Travel: Mexico for some surf soon!, Russia in the winter one day, Moab next summer - maybe.

Last words: Go Hard Betty!!

 

Michelle Tanguay

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

Laura Fuller

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

Eileen Purssell

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

Tara Gill

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

Alison Meredith

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike, Snowboard

 

 

 

 

 

Britt Rosburg

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christine

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jeanine Bramley

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

Leigh Adamson

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Maritza Reilly

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shelley Martin

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Michelle

Location:

What I do: Mountain Bike

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly K

Location: NZ

What I do:  Snowboard

 

 

 

 

 

Teearne Batchelor

Location: NZ

What I do: Snowboard

 

 

 

 

 

Katie Van Der Ham

Location: Rossland, BC

What I do: Mountain biking, snowboarding, hiking, skiing

Inspirations: Well, I really just ride for myself.... so just the satisfaction that comes from overcoming a challenge is pretty inspiring. 

How Long: not long enough

Goals and Dreams: I just take it a season at a time.... but I know for sure that next season will come with a desire to push myself harder and make more time for riding

Gear: scott ransom ltd (For Sale)..... hopefully for not too much longer though

 

Heather Devito

Location: Big Bear Lake, California, USA

What I do: Adventure Racing, Triathlons, Marathons, Snowboarding, Surfing

Riding for: Bikes 7 years

Level: I kick Ass

 

 

 

 

Eve Woodward

Location: NZ

What I do: Snowboard

 

 

 

 

 

Holly Bishop

Location: Mexico

What I do: Snowboard, Surfing, Mum