Fredrik Evensen
Hailing from Oslo in Norway, Fredrik Evensen has not only made his mark on the international freestyle scene but has also busted down the door to the world of freeriding. The young Norwegian is equally at home throwing down in the backcountry and on rails as he his threading technical lines down pristine mountain faces. Using his board as a vehicle for self-expression, it's plain to see Fredrik is all about having fun when he rides regardless of whether he's shredding with friends or competing in some far-off land. That unique sense of creative spontaneity makes watching Fredrik ride his snowboard a real joy to behold. The extent of Freddie's natural snowboarding talent is underlined by his versatile riding style, which has seen him compete at the highest level while also turning out banger video parts and photos season after season.
Q: What has been the biggest highlight of the past 12 months for you?
A: I got a podium result at the Asia Open last year. That was really surprising since I haven't been at all focussed on contests in the last few years. I also got a lot of exposure in magazines this season which was my goal last year. I'm glad all the work from last year paid off.
Q: What's the best thing about riding for a living?
A: I love to snowboard, and I would do it alot even it I weren't pro. Being able to do it for a living is the best. I appreciate every day I can get on the chairlift and go ride. I also enjoy it when we go out on a powder day and track everything before the 9to5 workers get there.
Q: Who do you enjoy riding with the most, and why?
A: I enjoy riding alot with Erik Botner and Ulrik Badertscher, they're two of my good friends from back home. Other than that, I always have fun when I'm on the road with the HEAD team or shooting with Isenseven.
Q: Other than home, where is your favorite place to ride, and why?
A: I have been traveling for a while and seen alot of places but have never figured out my favorite resort. It all depends on what I'm in the mood for. Some resorts are good for powder and others for park.
Q: What are your main goals and plans for the next 12 months?
A: I hope I can have fun every day that I strap into my board. I hope that positive vibe will be reflected in my photos and video.
Q: How do you see your sport evolving in the next few years?
A: I'm not sure. Some riders will probably dedicate all their time towards becoming contest machines, and that's cool. Others might go out and shoot, and that's also cool. No matter what, I hope the sport will keep evolving and I hope I will be a part of that journey.
Q: Have you got any plans to film a new video part, and if yes, with which film company?
A: I'm filming with Isenseven, the European production company. I've been with them for 5 years now, and I really enjoy shooting with them. We are very much alike. We focus not only on progressive riding but also on the fun and feel-good factor.
Q: What do you do for fun when you are not riding?
A: I try to surf as much as possible. I like it so much I might actually try out for the O'Neill surf team in a few years :)
Q: What achievement are you most proud of so far in your career?
A: I've been stoked on a lot of things so far in my snowboarding career, but nothing I'm really proud of. So far, most of the things I've done have come about very spontaneously or naturally. In these next few years, I hope I can achieve more in powder. The day I can perform really well in natural mountain terrain will be the day I'm proud. That's one of the things I'm willing to work really hard for.
Q: If you didn't ride for a living, what would you have liked to be doing now for an occupation?
A: I guess I would be a student, studying something to do with buildings or construction. I find that stuff really interesting.
Q: What trick do you enjoy the most?
A: I think ollies in powder feel the best.
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- year: 2006
- title: 2nd Place 2006 Billabong World Junior Pro Slopestyle
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- year: 2007
- title: 1st Place 2007 Slopestyle ALTS, Japan
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- year: 2009
- title: 3rd Place 2009 Nissan X-Trail Asian Open Slopestyle
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- year: 2010
- title: 1st Place 2010 Oxbow Back to Powder
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- Japan March 01, 2010
- Niseko, Japan
- March 1, 2010
Hey hey..
Ive been in Japan for 10 days already. gone by so fast.
The first weekend I did a my traditional SlopeStyle contest in Niigata.
Conditions were perfect and I felt really good going into the Semi- Finale.
Unfortunately I went down hard in the first round and had to be removed from the course by the medical staff. After being checked by doctors and resting for a couple hours I felt way better, but I still spent the next 5 days getting massages and trying to stretch my back and next as much as possible.
During those days we traveled from Niigata and up north to the North Island to our destination of Asahikawa. We meet up with the hole Head Team and started shooting the next day. I still took it pretty easy due to some small back pains, but still managed to get a few photos.
Then we got a day of rain and the next day cold temperatures. All the nice powder turned into this super depressing icy layer.
We moved out to Niseko which is closer to the coast hoping that a low pressure system moving in would bring some snow. It sure did and we had a super fun day today. We had to take it easy since some places the snow wasn't that deep and you would hit the hard crusty layer underneath. But we had a super productive day with a lot of fun and some nice photos. Hard to beat that..
Im staying here another 4 days then I go back to Austria and keep on filming for isenseven.. (check out the new 2010 teaser www.isenseven.de)
Later
F.