Kjersti Buaas

MINI & ME!

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 04 Jan 2012 23:52:57 +0000

I’m happy and proud to share the news about my newest sponsor-deal, MINIcars.
Wanting a car that is classy, fuel efficient and creative makes the MINI countryman the perfect choice for me. Being a part of the MINI-team is something I’m very proud of, and having their support following me around the world snowboarding is a dream come true. I love MINI because it’s a company that focuses on creativity, fun and daring to be different. The feature where you can personalize the vehicle is my favorite part about MINI. At the same time it’s also a brand that cares about the future; The new “E10 bio-fuel” that contains less ethanol, can be used in all the new MINI-models and is therefor less harmful for the environment.

Read the cool story of how the MINI was invented here: http://www.miniusa.com/#/learn/FACTS_FEATURES_SPECS/history/storyOfMini-s

Here is a link to MINI Norway for the Norwegian speaking people: http://www.mini.no/

Go like MINI on facebook here: http://www.facebook.com/MINI.Norge and here: http://www.facebook.com/MINI?ref=ts

Photokreditt: Øystein Aas

Happy Holidays!

kjerstibuaas1 — Tue, 27 Dec 2011 18:49:14 +0000

After some time in America I went back to Trondheim, Norway to celebrate Christmas with my family.
I got to see my sisters kids (5 years and 9 months), eat good food and enjoy some relaxing time, like they say, ”in front of the fireplace”. All in all the holidays went superb, until we (the Buaas family) started passing the flu instead of gifts around the Christmas tree! Luckily this seems to be a 24-hour bug that comes in hot before it leaves again the next day, because we are all starting to feel a lot better. I must say tho, that this is the first Christmas in a long time where the “hungover” was not my completely my own fault
As I stayed inside in bed it started storming outside, as “Dagmar” created some real nature disturbance. After hearing and watching chairs fly left and right on the balcony, windows about to pop and trees about to fall over, “Dagmar” finally peaced out and left us with some of that white magic we were missing so deeply (snow). So, from one bug to another have a white Christmas & Happy holidays!

KJ-Fluaas

Sharing my Season!

kjerstibuaas1 — Fri, 16 Dec 2011 01:26:03 +0000

Finally, here is my season edit, episode 2 of the Roxy Refreshments. Edited by myself and filmed by many talented humans. Check it out here:

Enjoyyy!

Intergalactic interview!

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 07 Dec 2011 02:02:21 +0000

I’m happy to be featured as “Rider Of The Month” for December on Snowboard Canada Women’s website (http://www.sbcwomen.com)

Here is what they have to say about me:

Argentinean Pow turn!

“Despite some contest announcers’ inability to do so, the correct pronunciation of Roxy rider Kjersti Ostgaard Buaas’s name is something you should know (Shers-tee Bu-ahz). Not only did Kjersti win a halfpipe bronze for Norway in the 2006 Torino Olypmics, but she’s also a solid slopestyle competitor with podiums from the Burton U.S., New Zealand and European Opens as well as World Cups and Dew Tours under her belt. Her air to fakie is one of the best in the business and is (arguably) more stylish than most of the male competitors’ in the game. As seen in the Roxy Refreshments webisodes, Kjersti is also a pow slayer and a rap star. She has been competing for more than a decade and is continually stepping up her skills, so watch out for her as the contest season gets underway over the next few weeks…”

Here is the link to what I have to say (sorry I can’t hyperlink it): http://www.sbcwomen.com/riders_article?news_id=783

Happy reading and December!

-KJ

Roxy Refreshments!

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:43:01 +0000

Roxy Refreshments teaser is out! Check it out here:

Watch out, there is flipping left and right!

Proud to be a Part Of…

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 02:31:21 +0000

…the new all-girls snowboard movie from Lipstick Productions “5 more minutes ….please?!” It released online today and I’m excited to have some shots in this very inspiring female snow movie! My part is in the “Friends/more Lipsticks” section.

Screen Shot from my part

Here are some links to where you can watch the full movie:

www.lipstick-productions.com
www.cooler.mpora.com
www.onboard.mpora.com

Enjoy!

Back in Breck!

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 16 Nov 2011 08:36:26 +0000

Me, my board and the trees

So, I’m back in Breckenridge, Colorado for some pre-season shredding and to compete in the Winter Dew Tour in December. It feels so good to be in the mountains again, after a fun summer break, breathing fresh mountain air and feeling the snow under my feet. Today I cruised around and tested some new bindings, worked on my jibbing skills and hit some small jumps to get the feeling on my board back. Check back for more updates and photos soon! On another note, I just got an invite for slopestyle to compete at the Winter X-Games in Aspen in January. I’m very honored to be on the invite list and I’m happy I get to be a part of such a badass event!

Happy winter!

Awesome Ally!

kjerstibuaas1 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 23:15:23 +0000

Check out this video of my signature snowboard. Winter is close, so it’s time to think about what kind of board you are going to ride! This is a very great all around board, good in any condition and fun to jib around on! Ps.: the ukulele song is very fitting!

Conscious Celebration with “Opportunity Green”!

kjerstibuaas1 — Thu, 10 Nov 2011 20:54:08 +0000

Last night I went to Los Angeles to attend the “Opportunity Green” VIP kick-off party and award show. The business conference that is hosted at “The Los Angeles Center Studios” reaches over a period of four days and want to “inspire a collaborative culture of new thinking and unconventional ideas that pushes change in unexpected ways”.

Simply Straws - Reusable drinking straws

As an ambassador for the newly started family company “Simply Straws, I was honored to meet people that care to make a difference. Karen Solomon and Mike Flynn, Co-Founders of “Opportunity Green”, says “we believe in collaboration with individuals and organizations that look to push the envelope by creating a mutually supportive community that is invested in the future of our society and acts as a catalyst for positive change”. I was also lucky to meet Adrian Grenier from the well known TV show “Entourage”. I have to admit that I got a small case of “awkwardness” as he looked me deep into my eyes… ehh, we stopped him to say hi. The actor-filmmaker and his partner, film producer Peter Glatzer won “The Opportunity Green 2011 Eco-Maverick Award” for their sustainable company “SHFT”. The two says “Our mission is to convey a more sustainable approach to the way we live through video, design, art and culture”.

Awarding people that make a difference for our planet!

Other exciting thing at this progressive event was BMW’s new sustainable car the “all electric BMW active”, “The Juice Bar” and their FREE (!) electric car refill stations and “American Apparel” and their “Legalize LA” campaign using only local resources (they even have a fabric at the event).

Here are some links to check out:

http://www.opportunitygreen.com http://www.shft.com http://www.bmwgroup.com http://www.simplystraws.com

Awkward - "Red Carpet pose"

Here are some more photos from the kick-off party last night

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Endless Edit!

kjerstibuaas1 — Wed, 02 Nov 2011 22:46:46 +0000

Today I’m finally done with my season edit, it has taken a while but I’m happy with the final result.
Here are some screen schots before it drops on the Roxy Refreshments in a couple of weeks. Special thanks to Roxy and One Life on this one!

Peace!
KJ

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