Bio
Terje certainly isn’t afraid to do things his own way and do what’s best for the sport. Terje helped pave the way for organizations like the TTR by not participating in the 1998 Winter Olympics. Cutting through all the clutter, Terje highlighted the need for a system and a multitude of events run specifically for riders, by riders. In his earlier years, Terje destroyed the limitations of what was thought possible on a snowboard, going bigger, faster and stronger than everyone both in the pipe and on the mountain. Inspired by other great riders such as the late Craig Kelly, Terje learned of the immense possibilities and experiences one could achieve through snowboarding. Still today, Terje’s presence is incredibly strong, participating in Swatch TTR Tour events and supporting the need for an independent and competitive snowboard community that progresses the sport to new heights and caters to the needs and wants of snowboarders from rookie to professional. Terje is also one of the founding patrons of the TTR, helping shape the tour to what it has become today. Known as Norway’s most famous international athlete, he has an ever-growing list of wins and records ranging from 6 wins at the legendary Mount Baker Banked Slalom, 3 wins at the Burton US Open (Now a Swatch TTR 6(Six) Star event), 5 wins at the European Half Pipe Championships, to an incredible feat at the Swatch TTR Six (6) Star Oakley Arctic Challenge in 2007 where he broke the quarter pipe height record, pushing it to 9.8 meters and still making it as stylish as ever with a backside 360. Competition, however, isn’t his only strength. Terje has also bagged some first descents in the mountain wilderness of Alaska. For Terje, dropping down massively steep chutes and risking it all seems to be just another day at the office and yet remains very important aspect to the complete experience of snowboarding. His natural athleticism, determined attitude and perfect sense of his surroundings are only a handful of reasons as to why he is the best snowboarder in the world.
Q & A
Terje's event, The Oakley Arctic Challenge, brought together the best tranistion riders on the planet to snowboard hard and party even harder. If the snowboarding looks this good, you can only imagine what the after parties were like.
Party animal or mellow TV on the couch?
Nature Boy
What is more important to you than snowboarding?
Family and good food.
5 Items I can't live without
Mp3 player ,soccerball, surfboard, sunglasses and nothing really.
What move / trick are you working on?
Still working on the upside down spin.
If you could be someone famous, who would you be?
God
Any last words?
Choose or loose, the world is coming to an big change.
Who / What inspires you?
People with good, relaxed energy. People that don't follow the rest and can laugh about them self. Craig Kelly is still my insperation and Tony hawk is the king of boards sports.
If you were not a pro snowboarder you would be?
Hustler or maybe an soccer player.
What are your favorite songs currently loaded onto your Thump?
Got some alpha blondie.
To me, Oakley is
Bands: n/a Films: n/a Books: n/a TV Shows: n/a Drink: n/a
Years as a professional
15 years
Do you have any other special talents (music / write / draw / paint)?
Yes, I sing very good, not.
Number of years participating in your sport
Since 90
When did you start your sport?
1988
