Zoe Oksanen
Born in Finland, raised in the USA: Skater Marius Syvanen on naked saunas, army duty and Arto Saari
Third Culture Kid — In the first story from Levi’s® Skateboarding Special II: Stories of Independence — our annual Skateboarding collab with Levi’s® — Cali transplant Marius Syvanen explores the importance of keeping his Finnish heritage alive no matter where he lives.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen
Kevin Pearce
Bit by Bit — It’s been two years since Kevin Pearce suffered a serious brain injury while training for the Olympic half pipe. He’s undergone most types of therapy and all manner of surgeries, but it’s the support of complete strangers that carries the most weight. Now, with a balanced outlook on life, he’s ready to think about the next step.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen
Jeremy Jones
Deeper — Big-mountain charger Jeremy Jones ventures out of the safety zone into greener pastures new.
Written by: Zoe Oksanen
Terje Haakonsen
The Last Explorer — Standing on the apex of stardom, Terje Haakonsen rejected the Olympics and launched his very own contest. Now snowboarding’s renegade superstar is back with a new film...
Written by: Zoe Oksanen