MATTHIEU PEREZ

Who are you; where are you from and where do you call home?
I’m a French guy, from the south west of France to be precise, and I dedicate my freetime to the ocean and the mountains. I live for the ocean, the mountains and mother nature. My life is built around my passions and new experiences. I’m a bit of a dreamer who expects life to be about peace, love and happiness… Home sweet home is deep inside the Pyrénées mountain in south west of France. This range is forever in my heart. More precisely, Le Domaine du Tourmalet is the resort I grew up and learned on. Nowadays I’m everywhere I can find fresh terrain, new mountains, new experiences and good vibes. Watch out planet earth!!

Sponsors
Arson, Dakine, Arva, Shred optics, Deeluxe, Horny Bodies, Pipolaki.

Years riding?
14

Preferred terrain?
Backcountry lines, tree runs and everything funny to shred.

How was your summer any highlights?
Busy at work, biking…and paddling hours on a lake to be fit for surfing! “Long, long, long, long hot summer night…” James Marshall Hendrix. Word!

When did snowboarding become a passion for you?
Basically, when the all thing started. I was a young skier, but a few pioneers in the Pyrenees were already riding down the slopes and it looked like fun. My first backcountry experiences were on skis as well but my buddies were boarding. I was skateboarding and when I tried it I fell in love. Snowboarding is a natural extension of my other activities. A snowboard is the perfect toy to commune with the mountains and natural terrain.

Best place in the world snowboarding has taken you?
Argentina is definitely the highlight..

Who or what gets you out of bed in the morning?
Honestly, nothing…beside deep pow session or a perfect glassy overhead! I like the bed, I like chilling in bed, bed is my second home!

Best album of all time?
Pfff.. impossible to choose one, maybe “Harvest” – Neil Young- 1972

Name one musical guilty pleasure?
None

Off - snow activities?
Surfing, skateboard, music, biking..

Any websites you visit daily?
Forecast

Words to live by?
Try to make each minute of life an artwork.

Who would you like to play you in a movie about your life and what would be the theme?
A dog. Sleeping in the shade..

Words of wisdom?
Love and unity

Ultimate life goal?
Being happy

What did you do to be the change you want to see this week?
I cut my hair and shaved a eight months beard..

What achievement outside of snowboarding are you most proud of?
Achievement? Plant a tree. Next one will be having a kid and ending my life with writing a book…

Deserted island you and four items what are they?
Surfboards (and biodegradable wax!) , hammock, fishing sticks, a guitar.. and enough seeds to make my own harvest near a small river in da bush, to cook healthy food.

What is your favorite place in the world?
Everywhere I’m and will be in the next 50 years!

What do you like on your hot dog?
Veggie hot dog with fresh coriander, tomato, paprika and onions.