Robin Van Gyn
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DOB
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Hometown
Whistler, British Columbia
A true snowboard missionary, Robin Van Gyn is a devoted backcountry trailblazer on North and South America's steepest peaks. Hilarious and charismatic, Robin also spends her time coaching kids in the fine art of shred. She's a regular in the backcountry and typically can be found dropping cliffs, pillow lines, and spinning off kickers - exploits often documented in magazines and films.
Robin has always involved herself in passion projects within the film world. In 2011, her backcountry skills were featured in Peepshow Film’s ‘Winter Wars’. And for the past 2 years, she has been dedicating herself to 'Full Moon'. A film about the past, present and future of women’s snowboarding.
Q&A with Robin:
Favorite place to snowboard? Whistler/Blackcomb
What do you love most about snowboarding? Being able to create whatever I want from the mountain; it really is a blank canvas.
Best snowboard movie for inspiration? All the Absinthe movies make me drool.
Favorite trick? Method Air
In five years who do you hope to be? Crushing heli lines in Alaska
What advice would you give to girls who want to come up in snowboarding? Stick with it if it feels right but having fun while doing it is the most important.
