Firsts: Marko Grilc

It's the first day of the week, so here's a Firsts with Grilo all up in yo' grill, yo! See what I did there? I know, I know, I'll shut up now... Read on more to find out about this Slovenian ripper's blasts from the past.

When did you FIRST strap in to your shred stick?
It was 20 years ago now. I first started skating and then snowboarding just followed. I can’t believe it was such a long time ago, makes me sound mega old. Haha.
Marko tweaking hard, FS tail bone into the fluff. Pic: Sami TourineimiWhat was the FIRST snowboard VHS/DVD you ever watched?
It was Simple Pleasures by Mack Dawg. I still have the VHS tape. I need to buy a VCR now just so I can re-watch it but I’m not sure if the tape might be a bit burned out from the 1,000+ times I watched it.  Who's film part did you FIRST froth over and inspired you to shred?
I think my favorite part was Terje in Subjekt Haakonsen. I would also say he was the person that most inspired me. He was and still is the boss.
Which was the most memorable part that YOU filmed and why?
I think the most memorable part for me was the 91 Words for Snow. It was my first year filming and everything was so new, I ended up being so stoked on anything that I did that season. The whole year, I can remember like it was yesterday.

When was the FIRST time you left Slovenia and started traveling and how did it feel?
I went riding for some days in Austria when I was really young but my first real roadtrip was to Les Diablerets for a summer camp, when I was about 13. I had never even seen a park and that was just insane. I remember I rode until they threw me out of the park every day.
Marko has come a long way and so has the size of the kickers he is hitting these daysWhen was the FIRST time you porked a chick and was it memorable?
Wow! Am I supposed to just tell that to everyone in the world? Ha! Well, I'm afraid that's not happening, my dear Method friends. But what I will tell you is that it was awesome! She was 5 years older than me and I for sure had a supporting role in that movie. Haha.
Grilo's still throwing his meat around. Pic: Cyril MüllerWhen was the FIRST time you got drunk, what did you do and what were you drinking?
Hmmm, I don't remember. Haha!

What was the FIRST big competition you won and how did it feel? 
Well, I won some stuff back in Slovenia when I was really young but I think my first medal at the Junior Worlds in Griendelwald, Switzerland was my first big one. I was only 14 and I thought it was just unreal. I got on Burton the same year.
MASSIVE front 10. All Air, All Style!You also came FIRST in the Air & Style, how was that?
That was just insane. I just rode and had fun. Riding in Innsbruck in front of that crowd is just so special. It's unlike any other event in snowboarding. I will always remember that day, like it was yesterday.
When was the FIRST time you realized you were a boss?
Hahahaha, I didn't know I was. Am I?

Large and in charge, heave ho on the hipWhich film and whose part are you most looking forward to this year? I’m going to have to say Burton's film Standing Sideways. I am also looking forward to seeing everyone’s part in this movie. BAUS!