Hometown: British Columbia, Canada

When your dad starts pulling you out of school to go ride on powder days, you’re on the path that led Chris Rasman to become a progressive backcountry expert. After honing his skills on fresh snow days, Chris teamed up with his friends to form the wild crew of riders and filmmakers, The Manboys. Of all the editorial features and video parts he’s landed, Chris says his favorite reward is the free pizza at premieres. For us, the reward is watching this talented and dedicated rider pull off massive spins and flips before carving through powder on steep, daunting slopes. When he’s not on his board, you can find Chris surfing waves, from his native British Columbia to the far reaches of Baja California.