Louise Nordström
Biography
Louise Nordström didn’t grow up snowboarding. After retiring from high level gymnastics at 26, she booked a winter season just for fun. One season turned into another, and before long she was chasing new tricks and competing on the circuit. Starting seriously at 27 didn’t slow her down. She became Swedish Champion, won the Swedish Snowboard Series, took a Europa Cup victory, and competed in World Cups, proving that starting late doesn’t mean thinking small. A serious foot injury in 2018 changed her path but not her love for riding. After two years of rehab and being told she might never walk properly again, she fought her way back. Now she splits her time between Stockholm, Lombok, and Laax, balancing motherhood, business and snowboarding.
“I started snowboarding properly at 27. You can start late and still get a lot of shit done.”– Louise Nordström
Key highlights
Swedish Champion
National Champion and Swedish Snowboard Series winner
Europa Cup Win
Took 1st place on the Europa Cup circuit
Historic Trick
First Swedish female to land a double backflip in 2016
Comeback
Returned to riding after a severe foot injury and two years of rehab
5 Quick questions with Louise
Favorite place to ride?
Laax forever
Perfect day on snow?
Coffee with friends, big jumps, then P60 laps all day
What keeps you riding?
The feeling. Nothing compares.
Best advice for younger riders?
Ride as much as you possibly can
Dream trip?
Japan. Still number one.
“Snowboarding doesn’t owe you anything. The more you give it, the more it gives back.”– Louise Nordström