Sometimes in life good things come full circle… like Kimmy Fasani riding for Burton again! Kimmy is one of the most on-point, professional, kind, caring, hard-working, determined, overall amazing people I have ever met or had the pleasure of working with. Kimmy being back on Burton is a dream come true! Please read on as Kimmy talks about her big career move, snowboarding & life in general. Welcome back Kimmy!

Susie Floros: Welcome Back to the Burton Team!! Everyone is ecstatic to have you on board!

Kimmy Fasani: I am so excited to be back with Burton! I feel very fortunate to have the opportunity to be part of the Burton Women’s Team and to represent the [ak] line.

SF: What product have you been most stoked to get your hands on? Anything you missed during the Burton hiatus?!

KF: Being in all the [ak] gear has been amazing. It’s technical, warm, and stays dry in all conditions. Burton boards are the best, and having such a large variety of women’s snowboards to choose from for every aspect of snowboarding is so nice.

SF: After testing out different boards, what setup do you plan on riding this season?

KF: The Lipstick LTD 149 will be my powder board because the Flat Top to late rise design makes riding powder pretty manageable and effortless. I also love the Deja Vu 146 in the park. The pop and and responsiveness of this board is perfect for any jump or rail line.

SF: You’ve been busy finding powder already. How was your 1st Burton shred trip in Japan?

KF: Japan was one of my best early season trips to date. Kelly Clark and I pulled the trigger last minute and just jumped into that adventure with our fingers crossed that it would work out. We were riding at least one foot of powder everyday we were there. It was nice to see it snow and be in the white room again.



Photo: Rick Levinson

SF: You and Kelly both call Mammoth home. What do you love best about Mammoth Mountain & living in the same town as your teammate?

KF: Mammoth is a playground all year long. We can hike, bike, swim, and rock climb all summer and fall. Then we have Mammoth Mountain and tons of back country terrain to access during the winter. Mammoth has perfectly manicured parks and pipes and those  along with the big snowbanks is always good to come home to. With our crazy schedules, Kelly and I are always trying to fit a workout or adventure into our days at home; biking, running stairs, or lapping the mountain are our usual routine. It’s so nice to have her as a partner in crime in Mammoth.

SF: What was it like stomping that double backflip last year? Can you give us a play-by-play of the day it went down?

KF: Doing the double backie in both pow and park was really exhilarating and fun. Just knowing that I could push myself to do that trick both mentally and physically was a huge confidence builder. The first one I did was in the back country in January ’11 and it was a ‘being in the right place at the right time’ moment. The snow was deep and the jump was big. I took 3 big crashes and instead of giving up I tried again and landed it. It wasn’t grabbed and was kind of hucked but I was so tired from hiking that I decided to tap myself out before I got hurt. The double in the park was in April ’11 and was a lot more scary because park landings are not forgiving like powder. I knew I had to be completely focused, committed, and on point. I also wanted the one in park to be legit and grabbed, and I wanted to understand how the trick worked. Mammoth Unbound built a few of us girls a jump to shoot on for Standard Films and by the last day of the shoot I just felt like I was ready and confident. I did the double in park about 8 times and landed four of them.

SF: Does being married to one of the best free-skiers in the world enhance your snowboarding?

KF: Being married to Chris is the best thing! He understands what I do because he does the same thing. He has been my rock and has been there for me through a lot of ups and downs. I’m lucky to have him and his voice of reason. He knows what to say to make me step my game up and when I’m stuck in a rut he knows how to help me out.

SF: You filmed with a heavy crew last season. What’s a “typical” day like filming in BC backcountry?

KF: Woo Wee! Last season was intense but an amazing experience. Those guys taught me so much. I’m so grateful for their time and patience! A typical BC day goes like this: Wake up 5am, look at avalanche reports, coffee and breakfast, gas station, drive to the trail head, unload sled, beacon on, beacon test the crew, get to the zone, build a jump or a few features, wait for sun or the weather, eat lunch, hit the features, build something new for the next day, sled out at dusk, load sled, beacon off, eat dinner, go to bed. Repeat.



Photo: Rick Levinson

SF: How different is it filming with the boys than filming with the girls?

KF: Filming with boys is an “All In” experience. If you can’t keep up, you probably won’t be invited back. If the crew believes in your skills, they will most likely help you look for features and give you advice. Riding with guys is really motivating but can be pretty intimidating. Filming with girls can be a lot less stressful. You’re not necessarily looking to hit the gnarliest and biggest features everyday and you can bounce ideas off each other. Girls can relate to each other and can inspire each other.

SF: You set a sled on fire once! And watched on as your sled burned down to a skeleton of your sled… How’d you deal with that one?!

KF: Lets just say that was a rough week. That experience made me realize that everything has a purpose and sometimes things are meant to be. I had a new sled in a within a week and was able to learn a lot of lessons from burning the old one to the ground.

SF: You’ll  not only be the face of  Burton Women’s [ak], but helping design the line. Will we see you riding AK lines too?

KF: I am so grateful to be placed in this niche and yes, I hope that my riding can evolve into riding a lot more big lines and big mountain terrain.

SF: You’ve paid some serious dues waiting tables at Chart House & working your butt off for everything you’ve accomplished. Any advice for aspiring snowboarders or anyone working hard to achieve a dream?

KF: Anything is possible with hard work and determination! Believe in yourself. Do what makes you happy. Be true to yourself and be true to others. Keep a positive attitude and keep your head up. Smile. Set goals. Most of all, have fun!

SF: What type of posts can BurtonGirls.com readers look forward to from you?

KF: I am very passionate about good healthy food, working out, and traveling. Those will probably be the topics that readers will most commonly see from me.

SF: Thanks Kimmy, So stoked to work with you again!!