Andreas Wiig
Details
- Height
- 6' 0"
- Weight
- 190 lbs
- Stance
- Regular 25"
- Home Mountain
- Keystone
Clothing
RUFF
MELNICK
ZINO
SOLID SLOUCHQ&A
Bio
Who are you?(without saying your name)
A viking God
Where did you come from?
Miklagard
What is your purpose in life?
To snowboard as much as possible.
When did you start snowboarding?
In 1991
How has snowboarding shaped your life?
My whole world has revolved around snowboarding for years, and it has shaped me into a more outgoing person.
Places
Most fun place you've ever been? And why?
Oslo in the summer since there's a magic vibe then and everyone is so happy to see the sun again.
What is your favorite mountain range in the world? And why?
The mountain ranges around Valdez in Alaska.
Most exotic place you've ever been? And why?
That would be Lombok, a neighbor island of Bali.
Scariest travel experience you've encountered?
Heliing in Alaska with an ex-Vietnam pilot
Where do you go on vacation and what do you do?
I usually go back to Oslo for vacation. I hang out with my girlfriend and have a good time with my buddies. Otherwise I travel somewhere to surf and rest up.
What's the closest you've been to outer space?
Overshooting a jump in the park.
People
Who makes you happy? What is it about them?
My girlfriend, my family, my best friends. They are good people and make my life better.
What is the most important quality a person can have?
To care about other people
What is the best life lesson you've learned from a friend?
To not take things for granted
Any words of wisdom to people out there?
Know who your friends are. And always remember to keep your enemies closer.
Who is the Foursquare team?
Dedicated snowboarders and good friends.
Snow
When was the first time you saw snow? When was the first time you rode snow?
The first time I saw snow was probably right after I was born on the way home from the hospital. I built my first snowboard when I was 10 years old or something like that. It was more like a snowskate.
Why do you love it so much?
Because it gives me adrenaline and fun times.
Where is the best snow in the world?
In Colorado.
What do you do when it melts for the season?
I pack up my gear and try to think about something else.