The ladies of Lady Gabber got together to ask Maude Raymond some questions!
What was the vibe like skiing at nine queens? -immas
Where I hope to be ? That's a really tough Question to answer...
But I am hoping that women's freeskiing will continue progressing
in a positive and strong way. I also hope that there will more more
girls practicing, persevering in our sport and helping each other to evolve.
I also hope that with all the new contests and the new politics that comes
with it, we won't lose the roots of what our sport is, especially the creation
part.
What would you consider the biggest influence to your style? -ERICA.MN
I personally think that style is unique to each person.
I think that it's simply the way you move and see things in life.
I could maybe say that it's my dad and my brother that did influence me
the most with style since my dad taught me everything about sports and
he is really good at it. I also grew up with my brother and we would do all
those sports together.
You know... I also think that if you are confortable doing something and you
are authentic to it, it will feel good and it will define you and most likely look
good.
But really what is your biggest goal in skiing? -domeinthebutt
I have daily goals, medium goals and big goals... but what you need to know is that
a goal of mine is to do what I love.
What inspired you to start park skiing? -zoaster
Seeing my brother Frank do it. That's what made me try
How have your knee injuries affected how you ski? Have they changed the way you approach skiing, physically, mentally? How did you get into freestyle? -Katcher
I got into freestyle skiing because my brother was doing it for a few years
already and I finally wen't to visit him in Whistler. I tried it, I loved it.
Well yes... My knee injuries changed a lot. You can kinda compare it to a few
massive heart brake over and over again. You definitely see and feel things differently,
and so everyone else that is close to you.
Let me finish the other questions and I will come back to you on this one later tonight.
It is an important Question for me and I wan't to answer you in details. I also think that
it could help any girl.
How difficult was it to overcome the language barrier when you moved to whistler? -immas
Hahaha it was a little difficult but then again very amusant to me and for my friends.
The hardest part at first was to explain how I felt in a way that made sense. I still have
trouble, especially when I am tired. It's funny.
Pretty certain she is doing something in fashion. I'd like to add to this ^ question and say- How do you hope to incorporate your degree in the industry? Can we expect to see some Maude designed outerwear? I've seen the "Maad" hats and they're pretty sweet, but some badass outerwear would be sick! -NSwidow
Yes, I wan't to get into women's clothing & outerwear. I love it.
Have you considered or been offered to film with Level 1, TGR, etc? -__skiara
I have considered, yes. I always wanted to film for a big movie company. That was
my first goal ever when starting freestyle.
Favorite trick? What trick gave you the most difficulty in learning? -__skiara
Switch tricks are my favorite tricks ! and they were difficult to control at first !
Puppies or Kittens? -gengar.
I was all about kittens growing up, now I wan't a dog pretty bad.
What's in store for this season's Maad Maude episodes? -ERICA.MN
I am so excited for the upcoming season. Maadmaude's will be really interesting this year but I am also
adding a new and really important project tis year. it will be reviled soon !
What's your favorite mountain? Park? Urban spot? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Skiing related or just in general. -Mingg
I have few few favorite montain right now for Park.
- Starting with Whistler, Breckenridge, Keystone, Mammoth, Bear Mountain.
I would really wan't to go to India.. Find a way to be closer to that kind of vibe and somehow
help women's out there. I also really wan't to go surfing more.. Life that surf bum lifestyle and just
learn to be better each day.
I really wan't to go to Japan for skiing !!
Have you ever dated a non skier or a boarder? I feel like it would be impossible. -badlucksince91
---- Hahaha Yes I did. It's difficult in some ways if the guy doesn't understand. If he does understand it and there is a lot of trust, it is quite fun. A shredder or not, if it feels right ... it's hard not to try and make it work.
It's also good sometimes to focus on your thing and then come back to your men.
What is your favorite back country/pow ski? -badlucksince91
TST or VJJ
Have you ever done a multi night ski tour trip? What'd you think? -badlucksince91
No I haven't yet !
When you're not skiing, working out, training, or studying...what do you do?! Whats you're guilty pleasure, how do you veg?
Lately I am working so much, but my hang time is to chill with my friends mostly, go to dinners,
watch movies, go out (not often but when I do it's a blast), do anything that is fun, I love to play &
basically just hang with my friends and family. I love quality time.
You're obviously really comfortable in the air, when will we see maad switch dubs?! And it's sad most people don't know who her brother is, which is why she probably starting riding park.. Frank Raymond is this g! -Queen_Selassie
Hahaha I am happy you know my brother ! He is quite the man !
You will see dubs soon enough. I have been planning on it for a while now. Things
don't always work as planned buuuuuuuuuut I'm excited for it !
How did you become pro? What advise do you have for those of us wanting to go pro? -abiznalch33
First off, to keep in mind that you would like to become Pro but also to actually just ski
a lot, have fun and work hard at it. Hard work pays off and it will happen.
What was the vibe like skiing at nine queens? -immas
Where I hope to be ? That's a really tough Question to answer...
But I am hoping that women's freeskiing will continue progressing
in a positive and strong way. I also hope that there will more more
girls practicing, persevering in our sport and helping each other to evolve.
I also hope that with all the new contests and the new politics that comes
with it, we won't lose the roots of what our sport is, especially the creation
part.
What would you consider the biggest influence to your style? -ERICA.MN
I personally think that style is unique to each person.
I think that it's simply the way you move and see things in life.
I could maybe say that it's my dad and my brother that did influence me
the most with style since my dad taught me everything about sports and
he is really good at it. I also grew up with my brother and we would do all
those sports together.
You know... I also think that if you are confortable doing something and you
are authentic to it, it will feel good and it will define you and most likely look
good.
But really what is your biggest goal in skiing? -domeinthebutt
I have daily goals, medium goals and big goals... but what you need to know is that
a goal of mine is to do what I love.
What inspired you to start park skiing? -zoaster
Seeing my brother Frank do it. That's what made me try
How have your knee injuries affected how you ski? Have they changed the way you approach skiing, physically, mentally? How did you get into freestyle? -Katcher
I got into freestyle skiing because my brother was doing it for a few years
already and I finally wen't to visit him in Whistler. I tried it, I loved it.
Well yes... My knee injuries changed a lot. You can kinda compare it to a few
massive heart brake over and over again. You definitely see and feel things differently,
and so everyone else that is close to you.
Let me finish the other questions and I will come back to you on this one later tonight.
It is an important Question for me and I wan't to answer you in details. I also think that
it could help any girl.
How difficult was it to overcome the language barrier when you moved to whistler? -immas
Hahaha it was a little difficult but then again very amusant to me and for my friends.
The hardest part at first was to explain how I felt in a way that made sense. I still have
trouble, especially when I am tired. It's funny.
Pretty certain she is doing something in fashion. I'd like to add to this ^ question and say- How do you hope to incorporate your degree in the industry? Can we expect to see some Maude designed outerwear? I've seen the "Maad" hats and they're pretty sweet, but some badass outerwear would be sick! -NSwidow
Yes, I wan't to get into women's clothing & outerwear. I love it.
Have you considered or been offered to film with Level 1, TGR, etc? -__skiara
I have considered, yes. I always wanted to film for a big movie company. That was
my first goal ever when starting freestyle.
Favorite trick? What trick gave you the most difficulty in learning? -__skiara
Switch tricks are my favorite tricks ! and they were difficult to control at first !
Puppies or Kittens? -gengar.
I was all about kittens growing up, now I wan't a dog pretty bad.
What's in store for this season's Maad Maude episodes? -ERICA.MN
I am so excited for the upcoming season. Maadmaude's will be really interesting this year but I am also
adding a new and really important project tis year. it will be reviled soon !
What's your favorite mountain? Park? Urban spot? If you could travel anywhere, where would you go? Skiing related or just in general. -Mingg
I have few few favorite montain right now for Park.
- Starting with Whistler, Breckenridge, Keystone, Mammoth, Bear Mountain.
I would really wan't to go to India.. Find a way to be closer to that kind of vibe and somehow
help women's out there. I also really wan't to go surfing more.. Life that surf bum lifestyle and just
learn to be better each day.
I really wan't to go to Japan for skiing !!
Have you ever dated a non skier or a boarder? I feel like it would be impossible. -badlucksince91
---- Hahaha Yes I did. It's difficult in some ways if the guy doesn't understand. If he does understand it and there is a lot of trust, it is quite fun. A shredder or not, if it feels right ... it's hard not to try and make it work.
It's also good sometimes to focus on your thing and then come back to your men.
What is your favorite back country/pow ski? -badlucksince91
TST or VJJ
Have you ever done a multi night ski tour trip? What'd you think? -badlucksince91
No I haven't yet !
When you're not skiing, working out, training, or studying...what do you do?! Whats you're guilty pleasure, how do you veg?
Lately I am working so much, but my hang time is to chill with my friends mostly, go to dinners,
watch movies, go out (not often but when I do it's a blast), do anything that is fun, I love to play &
basically just hang with my friends and family. I love quality time.
You're obviously really comfortable in the air, when will we see maad switch dubs?! And it's sad most people don't know who her brother is, which is why she probably starting riding park.. Frank Raymond is this g! -Queen_Selassie
Hahaha I am happy you know my brother ! He is quite the man !
You will see dubs soon enough. I have been planning on it for a while now. Things
don't always work as planned buuuuuuuuuut I'm excited for it !
How did you become pro? What advise do you have for those of us wanting to go pro? -abiznalch33
First off, to keep in mind that you would like to become Pro but also to actually just ski
a lot, have fun and work hard at it. Hard work pays off and it will happen.
