Name and origin: iouri podladtchikov

Date of birth: 13.9.88

Stance: goofy

Sponsors: red bull santa cruz volcom vans spy tsg

Where when and why did you start snowboarding: year 2000! Because my older brother inspired me!

When did you realize you want to become a pro snowboarder: when i started doing well at competitions and of course when other pros started to push and inspire me to become what i am today.

What´s your favorite terrain right now and where do you want to improve in the future: my favourite terrain is backcountry! Especially jumps and corners and lips or floaters out there! I want to improve some pipe skills and my "go big"  skills too!

What´s the best/worst thing about being a pro snowboarder: best: living a dream worst: waking up sometimes in the real world.

Who are your influences in the sport itself and in life in general: my biggest influence is travis rice and in general its the people around me.. Friends family and girlfriends for sure.

What are your main gols for the next seasons: big events, new tricks, evolution!

What´s your favorite place/resort to ride and why? Northstar because its the perfect "get ready" and fun place to ride, you got everything in one run.

Rocky Mountains or Alps? Alps

Braveheart or Sweetheart? Sweetcheeks

Ziggs or Snus? Pass this time

Beer or Moonshine? Beer

Steak or Vegimate? Steak

Hammock or 5star hotel? 5star

Any shout outs? Free hugs!!!