PRO OF THE MONTH: 21|22 SEASON
21|22 Pro of the Month Winner: Stina Sjögren
Every month this past season, we highlighted one member within The Pro Collective as a Pro of the Month to celebrate the remarkable talents at the heart of The Pro Collective.
Stina Sjögren, snow park shaper based in Kläppen, Sweden is the overall winner for Pro of the Month 21|22, due to her passion for equality in freeskiing and enthusiasm for all things Faction. As our winner, we're equipping Stina's arsenal with a new pair of skis and t-shirt of her choice for the upcoming season.
Thank you for your support, Stina!
Wrap up the 21|22 season by taking a look at the highlights of our Pro of the Month posts:
OCTOBER 2021
JAKUB HANZLÍČEK – SNOW PARK SHAPER
On becoming a park shaper: "When I was 15, I decided to stop downhill racing. I worked with my dad in the kitchen all summer and used my paycheck to buy my first pair of freestyle skis. It was one of my best life decisions and freeskiing became a lifestyle for me."
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NOVEMBER 2021
SPENCER RAYMOND – HEAD SKI COACH
On movtivations as a ski coach: "Creating opportunities for youth athletes to have fun outdoors and compete in racing is what drives me. There are a ton of things high schoolers could spend their weekends doing, and I think skiing is the best option!"
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DECEMBER 2021
TAYLOR CLARK – SKI PATROLLER
On the highlights of being a patroller: "Seeing and hearing riders slash and enjoy the pow after an early avalanche control morning. It means that I’ve done my job to ensure that no one will get buried while getting face shots."
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JANUARY 2022
ALBERTO GIOVANNINI – SKI INSTRUCTOR
On motivations as a ski instructor: "Seeing the emotions of my clients as they start to experience ski adventures on the mountain. Sharing my passion with others and seeing how the appeal of the mountains can change a life… I mean, it has for me at least!"
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FEBRUARY 2022
GEORGIA WINDROSS – SKI INSTRUCTOR
On proud moments in the job: "I enjoy building relationships with people from all walks of life and sharing my passion with them. I love teaching people, seeing them progress and build confidence to overcome nerves and fears."
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MARCH 2022
STINA SJÖGREN – SNOW PARK SHAPER
On equality in snow park management: "This year is also the first season where Kläppen snowpark’s crew is 50% women, showing that we girls are also interested in getting more involved in the park industry and learning what makes a great park. Me and the other two girls hope to inspire more girls and women into the park environment."
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APRIL 2022
CLÉMENT BRISSAUD – SKI PATROLLER
On the perks of the job: "Due to the heavy snow forecast, the whole team had to be present to trigger the avalanches the next morning. When I woke up, it was a bluebird day, with powder snow everywhere and I spent the whole morning getting first tracks with my partner, whilst setting off explosives from one end of the ski area to the other... "
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OCTOBER 2021
JAKUB HANZLÍČEK – SNOW PARK SHAPER
On becoming a park shaper: "When I was 15, I decided to stop downhill racing. I worked with my dad in the kitchen all summer and used my paycheck to buy my first pair of freestyle skis. It was one of my best life decisions and freeskiing became a lifestyle for me."
NOVEMBER 2021
SPENCER RAYMOND – HEAD SKI COACH
On movtivations as a ski coach: "Creating opportunities for youth athletes to have fun outdoors and compete in racing is what drives me. There are a ton of things high schoolers could spend their weekends doing, and I think skiing is the best option!"
DECEMBER 2021
TAYLOR CLARK – SKI PATROLLER
On the highlights of being a patroller: "Seeing and hearing riders slash and enjoy the pow after an early avalanche control morning. It means that I’ve done my job to ensure that no one will get buried while getting face shots."
JANUARY 2022
ALBERTO GIOVANNINI – SKI INSTRUCTOR
On motivations as a ski instructor: "Seeing the emotions of my clients as they start to experience ski adventures on the mountain. Sharing my passion with others and seeing how the appeal of the mountains can change a life… I mean, it has for me at least!"
FEBRUARY 2022
GEORGIA WINDROSS – SKI INSTRUCTOR
On proud moments in the job: "I enjoy building relationships with people from all walks of life and sharing my passion with them. I love teaching people, seeing them progress and build confidence to overcome nerves and fears."
MARCH 2022
STINA SJÖGREN – SNOW PARK SHAPER
On equality in snow park management: "This year is also the first season where Kläppen snowpark’s crew is 50% women, showing that we girls are also interested in getting more involved in the park industry and learning what makes a great park. Me and the other two girls hope to inspire more girls and women into the park environment."
APRIL 2022
CLÉMENT BRISSAUD – SKI PATROLLER
On the perks of the job: "Due to the heavy snow forecast, the whole team had to be present to trigger the avalanches the next morning. When I woke up, it was a bluebird day, with powder snow everywhere and I spent the whole morning getting first tracks with my partner, whilst setting off explosives from one end of the ski area to the other... "
Thank you to all the remarkable and inspirational mountain pros who participated in this year's Pro of the Month column; we love hearing and sharing your stories. Pro of the Month applications for the 20/21 season are now closed. Stay tuned for next season!
