ATBShop Team Rider Samantha Frith, takes time out of her 2 year travelling to speak with us about Avant Premier Board Test 2015, taking early retirement, living in a Van and riding in snow everyday. <\/p>\n
Sam: I have always had the view that you should be happy in your work and be doing what you want to do. So for years I worked summer seasons as a water sports instructor. But the money was poor. So when I met my boyfriend we decided to settle down and work hard for a few years so that we could then play for a while. In a few years we managed to pay off our debits, kit out a new campervan and save enough money so that we can afford to snowboard for a whole season and not have to work. I like to think of it as early part retirement… before I am 30 years old!<\/p>\n
Sam: I’m currently based In the 3 Valleys. It seems that Courchevel is acting as a bit of a magnet. I have a lot of friends based there and there is always someone to ride with. I am living in our little chalet on wheels (aka a campervan) which is fully kitted out with all the essentials. My full sized oven and little log burner are making life cosy.<\/p>\n
Sam: No. I was stood on the pistes of Courchevel 1850 as the clocks struck midnight on New Year’s Day smiling so hard, telling myself that this is going to be the best year of my life! Ok, it is not always going to be easy, and we have had a few hiccups, but I feel so lucky to be in the position I am in. I get to snowboard everyday, I have met some amazing people and I am not having to worry about tomorrow.<\/p>\n\n\t\t\t