Austin Smith has been categorized as one of the best all-around snowboarders in the last ten years. He rides everything from AK lines, big park jumps, street rails to backcountry booters. He even has a few trophies to prove his skills - such as the Transworld Rookie of the Year award. We caught up with Austin during Superpark a few weeks ago and squirted some ketchup on his face.
Hey, Austin. A lot of people are wondering how you're doing and what you're up to. It's been 6 years now since you won the Transworld Rookie of the Year and Video Part of the Year Award, how has your snowboarding and vision of snowboarding changed since then?
I would say it's all pretty similar. I still like to go fast, hit jumps, slide rails, do tricks and slash powder. I have realized now that there is more to life than snowboarding, but it's one of the best ways to spend your time. Being outside, doing what you enjoy doing, that's my vision of snowboarding.