Fact Sheet
Name: Kimmy Fasani
Birthday: April 25, 1984
Website: www.kimmyfasani.com
Twitter: http://twitter.com/#!/KimmyFasani
Facebook/Athlete page: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Kimmy-Fasani/181483068565737
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/kfasani
LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/kimmyfasani
Instagram: http://statigr.am/kimmyfasani
Birthplace: Truckee, CA
Resides: Mammoth Lakes, CA
Sponsors: Burton, Zeal Optics, Skullcandy, Clif Bar, Mammoth Mountain, EVO, Mimi’s Cookie Bar
Ambassador for: Boarding for Breast Cancer (B4BC.org)
Bio:
Kimmy learned to love the snow early – skiing at age 2 and snowboarding by age 9. She quickly found that her fearless approach to life fit perfectly with her passion for snowboarding. At 15 years old Kimmy had quick amateur success and was crowned the USASA National Slopestyle Champion for 3 years in a row. These results gave her the confidence to graduate early from high school in 2002 so she could dedicate more time to being on snow. Though snowboarding was a big priority, education was also very important to her. She moved to Mammoth Lakes, CA in the fall of 2002, attained her associate’s degree through Cerro Coso Community College in December 2005, and then completed a Bachelor of Science degree in Marketing from University of Phoenix Online in July of 2008. In 2008, TransWorld SNOWboarding Rider’s Poll also nominated Kimmy for “Rookie of the Year.” After bouncing through contests during her professional career with top 10 finishes but no podiums, Kimmy decided to refocus her path, and she pulled out of contests to film with Standard Films, full time, in the back country. After 2 successful seasons filming, Kimmy’s ready to revisit the contests circuit with the hopes of earning her place on the women’s US Slopestyle Olympic team for the 2014 Winter games in Russia.
Kimmy’s contagious smile and motivated and hard working attitude sets her apart from others, and during the off season, she spends as much time as she can outdoors, staying in shape by hiking, biking, swimming, rock climbing, and practicing yoga.
Highlights:
In 2011, Kimmy became the first female snowboarder ever to land a double backflip in both the park and the powder, a landmark achievement in the history of women’s riding. And she didn’t stop there. Kimmy also hung tough with a heavy crew of male snowboard legends in the Whistler backcountry and was one of three professional women selected to film with Standard Films, resulting in her own full segment in ‘TB20’. In 2011, she also nabbed Snowboarder magazine’s coveted Ms. Superpark standout award. 2012 has been just as busy for Kimmy. In January, Kimmy signed back on with Burton, as the only female representing their AK line. She was nominated for three coveted industry awards, including ‘Women’s Rider of the Year’, ‘Standout Performance of the Year’, and “Women’s Readers Choice” from the 13th annual TransWorld SNOWboarding Riders’ Poll. Kimmy spent the rest of her 2012 season once again working with Standard Films and has earned another full segment in their new movie “2112”. Kimmy has continued to push the levels of women’s freestyle riding in the backcountry and in August of 2012 graced the cover of Transworld Snowboarding Magainze. This is the first time in five years a woman has appeared on the cover and Kimmy is only the 5th woman to ever appear on the magazine’s cover. Also, in recent news Kimmy has been chosen as one of two female snowboarders chosen to compete on ESPN’s new Real Women video platform during the 2013 season. There will be 8 women included; 2 snowboarders, 2 skiers, 2 surfers, 2 skaters, all these women will all be competing against each other for X Games Gold.
Kimmy’s resume also includes a stack of published photos. She is a vocal ambassador for Boarding For Breast Cancer and will be working with them to host the last stop of their ‘Shred The Love’ fundraising tour, in May 2013 at Mammoth Mountain. Her and her husband, Chris Benchetler- a professional skier married in 2011, are also Co-Owners in Mimi’s Cookie Bar, an organic/all natural bakery with a storefront in Mammoth Lakes, CA.
Video Segments:
Burton Lift Line women’s edit Online Dec 2012
Standard Films Re-edit video part, online Dec 2012
Standard Films “2112″ September 2012
Burton AK Team Shootout Video: TWSnow Online 2012
Standard Films Online “Remix” video part 2011
Standard Films “TB20″ 2010-2011
DC’s ‘This Is Snowboarding’ online edit 2011
Double Back Teaser January 2011
Standard Films Fuel TV Show “Women’s Show” Fall 2010
Standard Films “The Storming” 2009-2010
Stance 2008-2009
Runway Films “See What I See” 2007-2008
Float 2006-2007
Online Segments:
- Burton AK Team Shootout Video: TWSnow Online 2012- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9UQsnaJEdM
- Standard Films Online “Remix” video part 2011- http://vimeo.com/31998433
- Mammoth Mountain Edit about Double Backflip/Park- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QvR38AmmVOs
- DC: This is snowboarding edit- http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8atLhuKP1rg
Awards:
Nominated for Transworld Snowboarding Magazine’s 2012: Women’s Rider of the Year, Standout Performance, and Female Readers Choice
Miss Superpark Standout from Snowboarder Magazine 2011
Contests:
3rd Roxy Powder Jam 2010
9th Winter X-Games 2010
6th Winter Dew Tour Snowbasin 2010
7th Overall Dew Tour 2010
6th Winter X-Games 2009
7th Winter Dew Tour 2008
Magazine Ads:
Zeal Ad 2012
Mammoth Mountain Ad 2010-2012
DC Ad 2006-2011
Stance Movie Ad 2009
Smith Ad 2008-2009
Skullcandy Ad 2008-2009
Recent Editorial Publicity:
Snowboarder magazine Burton Gift Guide January 2012
Kimmy Five Interview Cooler Magazine 4 page December 2012
Breakdown on Hemlocks Transworld Snowboarding Dec 2012
Sick Days in Snowboarder Magazine: 5 Page article Nov issue 2012
Transworld Japan Interview: 3 Page Oct issue 2012
Cover Transworld Snowboarding September issue 2012
Pro Form Transworld Snowboarding Buyers Guide 2012
Teen Vogue Athlete Profile Online: June 2012
ESPN: Look Who’s Calling Online Interview March 2012
Snowboarder Magazine 2 page Spread Elements 1st Issue Fall 2011
Snowboard Magazine Online Kimmy Fasani Rider Kit Oct 2011
Snowboarder Magazine Girl Issue Miss Superpark Feature Nov Issue 2011
Snowboarder Magazine “Disciple of Descent” Story Nov Issue 2011
Transworld Snowboarding Mag Pro Form December Issue 2011
Standard Films Kimmy Fasani Full Part Re-Edit November 2011 Standard Films
Fuel TV Show Superpark/Ms. Superpark Edition Nov 2011
Standard Films Fuel TV Show “Women’s Show” December 2011
Mammoth UBOUND Magazine:10 Questions & Women’s Progression article Nov. 2011
Published Writing:
“Disciple of Decent,” Snowboarder Magazine November 2011
“Ladies First in the Last Frontier,” Snowboarder Magazine Women’s Issue 2010
