snow TEAM
Andy Monsberger
DOB: 1981-04-16
HOMETOWN: Austria
OTHER SPONSORS: K2, Carhartt, Smith, Hotzone, Pow-gloves, Ästhetiker
Where, when and why did you start snowboarding?
I started snowboarding when I was 14 years old! So it has been 14 years already! I grew up in a little town so skateboarding was at first pretty interesting to me and through that I went into snowboarding! Sideways that’s my WÄy!
When did you realize you want to become a pro snowboarder?
I grew up with my friend Friedl Kolar and when I was 15 years old this guy was already a snowboard pro! So from that time on I just wanted to be a Pro and I was giving all my motivation into that!
What’s your favourite terrain right now and where do you want to improve in the future?
My favourite terrain is the mountain! Just go up and shred what ever is there! This gives me the freedom! I also like Kickers and a good Pipe!
What’s the best/worst thing about being a pro snowboarder?
Best thing is to travel the world meet people with the same passion and being out in nature! Worst thing! Actually it is hard to complain when you are able to live a life like this! But a guess it's that sometimes you kinda have too!!!
Who are your influences in the sport itself and in life in general?
My influence in the sport is the passion I have! And of course my friends I love to share a session with!
What are your goals in the coming seasons?
Since I was not able to ride the last season (08/09) I'm really looking forward to go shred again! I want to bring more skate style into snowboarding on the freestyle side, I wanna enjoy shredding some deep pow and of course film it to be able to share it!
What is your favourite place/resort to ride and why?
My favourite place is my home! I'm from Mayrhofen and over there we have 14 ski resorts! Now I am there since 10 years and I would say I know maybe 50%! So a lot more to explore!!! Yuhu!
Rocky Mountains or Alps?
Alps for sure!
Braveheart or Sweetheart?
Sweetheart!
Ziggs or Snus?
Ziggis.
Beer or Moonshine?
Bingtang.
Steak or Vegimate?
Steak with some Vegis.
Hammock or 5star hotel?
Hammrock!
Any shout outs?
Don’t let the pressure kill your pleasure! Stay true, be you!
Ursina Haller
DOB: 1985-12-29
HOMETOWN: Engadin, Switzerland
OTHER SPONSORS: K2, Oakley, Eleven, Grenade, Engadin St.Moritz Mountains
VANS SINCE: 2006-01-01
Just having moved with her family from the city to the stunning world of montains of the Engadin, she started snowboarding by the age of 14. Ursina liked it from the very beginning, but for the time being, her passion belonged to horses and horse riding. But once she tried riding park and pow at the age of 16, having more fun than ever, snowboarding took over her life. From then on, she spent every minute of her free time on the slopes of the St.Moritz area. She was lucky to attend a high school which at the same time was a sports school and the school's coaches started taking her to some competitions. Since then, she has made a lot of experiences, travelled to many places of the world , met so many amazing people and learned a lot about herself! And... fell in love with snowboarding even more!