Elena Hight Interview From The Chevrolet Grand Prix at Mt. Bachelor

Name- Elena Hight
Age- 17
Years Riding- 10

Lat34: Where did you grow up, where are you living, and since your house is for sale where are you moving?

EH: I was born in Kauai, Hawaii. From there my family moved to South Lake Tahoe when I was 6. I still call South Lake my home and although the house I am living in now is for sale we are planning on staying in Tahoe.

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EH: Haha, this season I am definitely dying to get out on my snowmobile. I haven't had the opportunity to ride much backcountry before but I really want to get into it more as soon as there is some snow back at home!


Lat34: I know you spend a huge amount of time on the road in the winter, how do you cope with traveling from place to place and living in hotels? 
EH: I really enjoy traveling, I love getting to visit new places and meet tons of really amazing people. It definitely gets tiring and I do get homesick from time to time but that is just one of withdrawls and there are so many great things about the lifestyle that I get to live.

Lat34: Who is your crew all winter that you ride with, at such a high level of riding who pushes you to progress to the next level?
EH: I am really lucky to be able to ride with some really incredible snowboarders; Torah Bright, Mary Sallah, Spencer O'Brien, Molly Aguirre, Gretchen Bleiler, Louie Vito, Scotty Lago, Mason Aguirre, and Jack Mitrani are just a few of the people that I really have a ton of fun with.

Lat34: Last but not least, any shout outs you wanna make or thank yous?
EH: Well, I couldn't be doing this without my parents. They have always supported me and are always there for me when I need anything. My sponsors are the reason that I get to do what I do, so thanks to Burton, Volcom, Oakley, Nixon and Adio.

--Jake Grossman Crist