Ralph Backstrom

USA

Fast Facts

d.o.b.: 11/04/1983
born: Seattle (USA)
resides: Squaw Valley (USA)
weight: 79 kg
height: 176 cm
website: www.ralphbackstrom.com
Facebook Profile: Ralph Backstrom

Sponsors

JONES Snowboards : www.jonessnowboards.com/
PORTERS TAHOE : www.porterstahoe.com/
SMITH : smithoptics.com
THE NORTH FACE : eu.thenorthface.com
SQUAW VALLEY (USA) : www.squaw.com/
DISCRETE hats: www.discreteheadwear.com/

Bio

Competing since: Boarder-X since ’99 or so, Freeride since 2006
First time on snow: 1984
Favorite maneuvers on snow: Pow slash to barrel
What does it mean to be part of the FWT: I’m extremely happy to be part of the FWT. The venues are sick, the rider hospitality is great, and everything is only getting better.
Motto: Whoever has the most fun wins.

Best Place to ride: The place that has deep pow and steep trannies.
Why is it the best place: Because it has deep pow and steep trannies
Best Rider of all time: Arne Backstrom
Best Rider of nowadays: Xavier Delerue
Favorite Movie: TB5, 1999, Future Proof
Favorite Music/song: Mainly Indy Rock, but all sorts of music.
Favorite Book/Magazine: Surfer’s Journal is a good one
If you had one wish what would it be:
Perfect riding day: Safe, deep pow with friends and family
Hike or Helicopeter: Heli most days, but depends
Beer or Wine: Beer
Pasta or Burger: Burger
Anything else: Ice Cream and coffee