Ambassadors
The folks that make Type II fun look easy. Whether they are bootpacking at 13,000 feet, dodging rocks on descents or stacking vert before most of us finish our coffee, our athlete ambassadors are the heartbeat of the Strafe community. They help us build better gear by testing in all conditions all over – and then some. Expect them to be fast, slightly sunburnt, and probably out of cell service.
Ione Gangoiti Perez
Passionate skier fueled by adventures. Exploring beyond the usual to find snow and good stories. Motorcyclist and big mountain competitor.
Joe Schwartz
BC born and mountain raised. Skiing, surfing, and mushroom hunting my way through life.
Wendy Fisher
Skiing since age two, Olympian, World Extreme Skiing Champion, award-winning filmmaker, Hall of Famer, and proud mom of two skier kids.
Johnny Egan
Whether it’s long days in the backcountry or hot lapping the resort, I tend to bring high energy, unsolicited fun facts, and plenty of pocket snacks.
Laura Gaylord
Former ski-racer finding her flow in the backcountry. Recently planted on the sunny side of the Tetons, Laura loves exploring her backyard and building community in the mountains.
Shane Serrano
Searching for the soul through every aspect of snowboarding from park days, groomer mornings, and explorations off in the mountains.
Molly Glassman
Ocean-raised, mountain-drawn. Came to Aspen for one winter—five years later, snowboarding obsessed, summer water lover, and Alaska commercial fisher(wo)man.
George Rodney
FWT World Champ 2015, now Team AVSC head freeride coach, passing along to the next generation.
Gregory Hope
Born and raised in the San Juans now am a Freeride/ big mountain skier based out of Ophir CO. Love being in the mountains, skiing when there is snow, and any other ways in between.
Alexa Yang
Aspen-born athlete who loves mountains, trees, and adventure traveling, exploring, and aiming to beat the boys.
Taylor Pratt
Skier with a love for steep lines, good turns, and even better mountain days.
Sierra Swan
Little Cottonwood freerider, Two-time Americas champ, lover of powder, cliffs, and chaos.
Berkley Stone
Some call me Berkdog. Mountain-loving skier and biker, full-time good-energy guy, ultimate hype man for the homies, and always down to crack a post-mission beer.
Susan Medville
Co-owner of Rippin Chix Ski Camps, loves coaching women and sharing years of competitive skiing and mountain adventures.
Meredith Eades
Mountain-driven skier sharing adventures, community, and life on snow.
If you want them more specific (freeride, coaching, location, vibe), I can dial them in fast.
Lecsi Glenn
Friends call me an energizer bunny – lover of mountain days, traveling, and never saying no to trail snacks!
Jake Cohn
Lifelong skier shaped by resilience, I’ve spent years traveling and working in the mountains. I love building community in the outdoor world—founding SnowLocals.com and The Locals Sale—now calling Telluride home with my wife.
Tessa Munro
Aspen native & AVSC alum – rooted in the mountains, fueled by skiing, touring, biking, and growing in the outdoor world.
Orion Cherney
Competitive freeride telemark skier based in Aspen splitting winters between Aspen, school in Vermont, coaching at Mad River Glen, and traveling to compete.
Nicolette Jones
Mountain biker and skier chasing adventures year-round: Colorado Trail record holder, tandem-biked NM to Argentina, skied 265 bowl laps in a season, and now coaching youth while maximizing ski time.
Steve Karczewski
I put my pants on one leg at a time... after I putt my leg on. 2 legs is 2 easy.
Creatives Behind the Lens
It takes nothing short of talent to keep up with the above go-getter adventurers.
We couldn't capture or tell the stories we do without these strong creatives. The ones capturing the golden light, deep turns, and chaos that somehow looks picture perfect every time. These photographers and videographers don't just document the moment, they make the moment feel alive.
Jake Burchmore
Up and down for an adventure... sometimes photos, sometimes photos that move.
Eric Sales
Photographer capturing skiing and mountain moments with a focus on storytelling, movement, and alpine landscapes.
Tamara Susa
Photographer + Filmmaker. Drone Pilot. Serbian. Never leaves home without a camera.
