Tyler Lepore
How did last season (2003-2004) go?
Good. I rode a good amount of powder and went on some great trip with good friends.
What did you accomplish last season?
I just focoused on shooting lots of photos and enjoying where I was.
Did you learn any new tricks?
The frontside 9 was always hard for me, so I worked on that last year, and just rode my board as much as possible. I also did a Frequency interview.
What did you do over the Summer?
I went swimming with my swim club posse, rock jumpimg, worked on some Capita graphics and T-shirt designs, and did some home Renos. Right now, I'm in New Zealand.
What do you have planned for the upcoming season?
Ride good snow, work with snowboarders who I enjoy being around, and shoot and film with good humans.
What's wack about snowboarding now?
The vibe.
Where do you see snowboarding going?
In any direction. It is going in all directions at the moment.
What kind of job do you want after your snowboarding career is over?
I want to continue on with my magazine, Full Spectrum, or do graphics for companies. I would love to start a self-sufficient living environment project with friends, and pitch it to the government of BC.
What do you want for Christmas?
Nothing. I tell people that. Please don't go out and buy me something I don't need. Save your money.
Have you ever seen Bigfoot? If not, would you like to?
If I ever see the Yeti, I will dedicate my life to seeing him again and chilling with him on a regular basis.
What bugs you?
People who are rude, or when you meet someone and shake their hand and say, "Nice to meet you," and they don't look you in the eye. They just don't care--that bugs me.
What kind of dreams do you have (night dreams and things like you'd like to do in the future)?
I dream of things that my mind will try to figure out in this lifetime. I dream of crazy shit.
Favorites
ThirtyTwo boot: Team One.
etnies shoe: Sal 23.
Snow conditions: Pow.
Temperature: Mild to hot.
Time of day: Morning sunrise.
Mountain: Backcountry.
Home away from home: Gibsons, BC.
Parks (snowboarding): Seymour.
Street spots (snowboarding): None.
People: That care about themselves.
Food: Coffee, cereal, vegetables.
Sights: Mt. Baker Forest.
Sounds: Depends on the day.
Smells: Sweet baked goods.
Textures: Old wood, thick moss, rust, old chipped paint, old bicycles.
Music: Live, Trans Am, This Summer and Hightower in my kitchen at Prior St. house. (Summer of love) getting floated on my birthday.
Movies: Robinhood, Willow, Lord of the Rings, the Girl video, Beautiful People, Kill Bill 1.
TV shows: I don't watch TV.
Books: The Mole People, Life of Pie.
Magazines: Tokion, Adbusters.
Websites: grimemonster.com
Art: All kinds.
Museums: The Vancouver Art Gallery, featuring the Andy Warhol collection this Summer.
Dinosaurs: Are awesome, any bird (pterodactyl).
Cities: Vancouver, Melbourne, Sydney.
Colors: Yellow.
Holidays: Victoria Day or Halloween.
Fantasies: Being naked all the time.