From contest podiums and Olympic appearances to charging big, burly backcountry lines, Elena Hight has proven herself as one of snowboarding’s most notable riders for years. Despite an already illustrious career, Elena just joined the ranks as one of Arc’teryx global athletes. This “Welcome to the Team” video indicates that she has no intention of slowing down anytime soon.

Read more about Elena Hight on the Bird Blog, and in Issue 17.1.

ABOVE Elena Hight by Aaron Blatt.