Ellen Forsberg
Biography
Ellen Forsberg was introduced to snowboarding by an older family friend named Lotten, who became her first real role model in the sport. Ellen even named her Barbie dolls after her. That early influence shaped how she approached snowboarding from the start. Her riding has since grown into a mix of freeride and splitboarding, with Hemavan as her go-to spot for combining both. A perfect day is riding untouched off-piste with a small crew, taking breaks in the sun to drink coffee and build a snow sofa before heading back out.
“I started riding park at 22 and won the Swedish Nationals in Big Air the year after.”– Ellen Forsberg
Key highlights
Rapid Rise
Started riding park at 22 and quickly made her mark
FWT Qualifier Win
Took victory at a Freeride World Tour Qualifier in Lebanon
Summit Mission
Splitboarded Sweden’s highest mountain and rode it top to bottom
Sail & Ride
Crossed the Atlantic and completed sail and ride missions in Norway
5 Quick questions with Ellen
Describe your riding
Playful, excited and fun
Favorite place to ride?
Hemavan
Your perfect day on snow?
Untouched off-piste, a small crew, and a snow sofa in the sun
Pre-ride ritual
Good music and coffee, then stretching wherever I can
Dream trip?
More sail and splitboard missions, Norway especially
“My advice to younger riders is simple: use a helmet and back protection, and do an avalanche course.”– Ellen Forsberg
