At 14 Autumn Rose lived in a conservative town in Wisconsin & watched snowboarders on TV - but was too intimidated by her peers to try it...

a road trip across the country landed her in front of an oversized snowboard at a garage sale, & since her friend was calling from Vail saying "Visit" she did.

Now Autumn Rose is a
professional snowboarder.
AutumnRose advice #3
don't let others bring you down

What are you focusing on for 2001?

Big Air

and preparing for that is....?

kickboxing classes - for fast thoughts;
snowbatics - for motion

snowbatics? gymnastics w/ trampoline

tips for beginners? bend your knees

focus on the set up, can't miss a beat on the setup -
practice over & over til you get comfortable

AutumnRose advice #2
have confidence in yourself

where'd you get those socks?
wigwam. ultra thin. I have to have my boots tight.
boots& bindings? heelside
tech tips? be sure the gear really fits.

what is competition about?
overcoming personal fears

what is the best part?
training with international riders

scariest moment? not knowing if I would be able to snowboard again after I broke my leg
how did you come back?
freeriding hurt, but not the pipe so I stayed in the pipe and decided to make it my specialty

Inspirational book? Man's Search for Meaning, Victor Frankl

favorite color? anything deep, intense

AutumnRose advice #1
be determined