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Introduction...
Beanie started skiing from a very young age in Scotland, but it wasn’t until she finished University that she started competing and subsequently realized that it was the perfect excuse to avoid more mundane employ, and ski all the time.
That said, she wasted no time making her presence immediately felt upon arriving on the British scene, claiming a clean sweep of podiums across 3 disciplines at the British Championships, and to this day remains the girl to beat!
Beanie is arguably responsible for single-handedly putting British Female Freeriders on the world map, rolling from competition to magazine trip to video shoot. Her profile raised considerably following a season presenting on NZ Skier TV and she is now intent on filming a defining video section in freeskiing's most challenging mountain range of Alaska.
Career Highlights:
2nd place, NZ Freeski Open 2007.
British Big Air Champion 2007.
Shooting with Tanner Hall and JP.
Awarded “Local Hero” by Glasgow Herald.
Quotes:
“I’m guided by a force much greater than luck.” - Empire Records "
Skier Questionnaire
How old where you when you first began skiing?
From 3 years old in bonnie Scotland.
What/Who got you into it?
Went skiing with school instead of gym class on a wednesday and horribly early on saturdays mornings.
What type of ski's do you use?
Faction skis. Royales, which are the Rockers and are loads of fun. 3 Zero\'s - for big mountain. Heroines for park.
What length ski's do you use?
178cm for park and 183cm for big mountain.
Favourite Resort:
Verbier is a bit of a home now and I know loads of good spots there, so like to think I get to the goods. Wanaka and the ski fields surrounding is awesome and has a rad atmosphere. Also reckon Engelberg is pretty epic - generally anywhere with snow and I\'m pretty stoked.
How many seasons have you done?
9
Where have you done your seasons (including the year)?
I have done 5 winters in Wanaka: 02, 03, 05, 06, 07. Verbier: 05/06, 06/07, 08/09 Whistler: 07/08 Oh and of course Glenshee in 2001/02
© Camilla Stoddart
From Jacobina 's Lifestyle & Portrait Gallery.
What do you love about Skiing?
Everything
What's your goal within Skiing?
Just to carry on loving it, whilst trying to improve my freestyle and combine it with my big mountain skiing. On the more professional side I am looking to get into the Freeride World Tour series and continue to shoot and film as much as possible - preferably with some trips to crazy places.
What aspect of Skiing gives you the most satisfaction (powder, kickers, Halfpipe, Competitions, Big Air, Cliff drops etc
Powder, discovering new stashes and riding with friends. Half pipe is my favourite in the park.
Give someone some advice:
Don\'t forget that you are doing it because you love it.
General Questionnaire
What are your other interests?
The usual, music, film, photography, hanging out with mates. But my main other interest is design, I love illustration and street art and spent 4 months last year studying an intro to Graphic Design to try and use it alongside my skiing. Also get obsessed by magazines and have stack loads of them overflowing in my room that I have collected from around the world.
Where would you like to see yourself in the future?
Living in the Alpes, skiing all winter with a few epic trips away each year. Working for Faction designing the women\'s side of the brand and developing the softgoods.
Realistically, what will you be doing in the future?
See above, fingers crossed.
Cooler Article © Cooler Magazine
From Jacobina 's Media Exposure Gallery.
Who are your idols?
Denise Lewis. Find all the top skiers inspirational, especially Wendy Fischer as she was the first women I heard of who was out there filming and making a career from skiing.
What music are you into?
Everything really, rock, reggae, dub, indie, electro, drum and bass - all depends on the mood.
What's your favourite book?
I Heard The Owl Call My Name by Margaret Craven, I haven\'t read it in years but it was brilliant. Emergency Sex and Other Desperate Measures: A True Story From Hell on Earth by Kenneth Cain, Heidi Postlewait and Andrew Thomson. Beyond the Earth and the Sky: A Journey into Bhutan by Jamie Zeppa Another Bloody Love Letter:Anthony Loyd. Kingdom of Fear by Hunter S. Thompson, especially The mountain lion and the cadillac
What's your favourite film?
Fight Club, Buffalo Soldiers, Old Boy, Hero, Withnail & I, The Hangover....
What's your favourite quote?
He knows not where he\'s going, For the ocean will decide, It\'s not the destination It\'s the glory of the ride. Edward Monkton greeting card!
Best cocktail, shot or drink?
Espresso Martini, if I\'m feeling minted.
What's your most prized possession?
Friends and family, but I\'m not beyond the material, ipod and laptop be coming with me out of a fire.
Backcountry Switch © Camilla Stoddart
From Jacobina 's Media Exposure Gallery.
Thanks to:
All sponsors for hooking me up: Faction skis, thanks Tony for letting me get fully involved with the company and into some desiging. Nikita Clothing, best reps ever thanks Michelle and Claire - these ladies look after their girls. P. Legend Sharples at Oakley, Rick Hutchings with POW and Ellis Brigham. Would be looking a lot shabbier without you guys. Friends for still being wherever when I get back or when I go away. Family for not telling me to get a proper job.
