Pro snowboarder and all-round freeride hound Vera had her baby last year in 2012 but we were stoked to see her bossing the powder just a few weeks later.

“Snowboarding has helped me stay true to my own identity and keep my own life vibrant and interesting which in turn makes me a happier mum,” she says.”I appreciate the time I spend on the mountain, I’m thankful for every turn I take.”

“People ask if I’m more careful now? I’m always careful. I don’t want to die in an avalanche or break my neck trying a trick above my skill level but I’ve always ridden that way.”