Justin Marc Van Der Poelen
Birthplace: Ottawa, Ont.
Winter Residence: Whistler, BC
Summer Residence: Whistler, BC
Age: 20

What Bern gear are you rocking this winter ?
Baker in white, and whatever else I get sent I suppose.

What are your plans for this winter?
Win comps, Film for upcoming projects from Duotang Films, Uplift life Productions, and Gnarcore.

Best trip you have taken in your career?
One just a few days ago to Stevens Pass, WA. It made me realize I am where I want to be in life.

What would you do if you were not a pro shred?
I'd have to say probably doing a trade.

Influences ?
Tim Ouellette, Wasabi Steve, David Rouleau, Friends and Simon Chamberlain.

What are your bad habits?
Sleeping in, not being able to say no in fear of being impolite, eating/drinking out of awkwardness and/or boredom.

What makes you happy?
Snowboarding, Friends and family.

What is your biggest fear?
Death

What is in your Ipod?
I like riding to hip hop and soundtracks of snowboard movies, while driving I will listen to anything especially country it makes me laugh.

Favorite food?
Sushi

Favorite Movie of all time?
Donnie Darko, Shawshank Redemption

Other Sponsors?
Annum Trade Co, Smith Optics, Rome Snowboards, and Sepia

Goals in life?
Become an influencial role model for the snowboard community, have fun everyday.

Last Words?
Thank you