Bio
Canada’s Kim Lamarre has a genetic advantage when it comes to skiing—her grandmother represented Canada as a member of the women’s ski team at the 1956 Winter Olympics in Cortina, Italy. She learned to ski at the age of three at Le Relais in Lac-Beauport, Quebec. She never tried competing in moguls or racing, but loved skiing with friends on the weekend.
Like any good Quebec ripper, Lamarre excels at rails (she hit her first rail at the age of 13). And like any Canadian, she’s a huge hockey fan.
She draws inspiration from the likes of Tanner Hall, JP Auclair and Charles Gagnier. Though she tore her left ACL at her only Winter X in 2009, she has proved she is a force outside of Aspen by winning the 2010 New Zealand Freeski Open.
This season she will “compete in the major comps and squeeze in some time to film some urban”.
Q&A
WHO / WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
J.P. Auclair, Tanner Hall and the B&E show (Phil Casabon and Henrik Harlaut)
IF YOU WERE NOT A PRO SKIER YOU WOULD BE?
I’d be an orthopedic surgeon fixing athletes’ knees.
WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS CURRENTLY LOADED ONTO YOUR THUMP?
Just some good Bob Marley vibes.
WHAT MOVE /TRICK/GOAL ARE YOU WORKING ON?
I’m really focusing on my jump tricks these days. I really want to get comfortable in the air.
5 ITEMS I CAN’T LIVE WITHOUT:
Skis, iPod, computer, good home, food and cats!
IF YOU COULD BE SOMEONE FAMOUS, WHO WOULD YOU BE?
I’d love to see how it is to play hockey like Sydney Crosby. I hope he’ll come back form those concussions.
PARTY ANIMAL or MELLOW TV ON THE COUCH?
I’m a chill girl, I like to take it easy but I do like to party when the fun and right occasion comes around!
WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU?
Ski movies and ski edits are my main sources of inspiration for my skiing. I also find athletes that dominate their sports very inspiring.
WHAT ARE THE GREATEST HURDLES YOU HAVE HAD TO OVERCOME IN LIFE?
Coming back from a very blown knee at the 2009 Winter X Games and getting my ski confidence back.
WHAT INTERESTS DO YOU HAVE OTHER THAN SKIING AND WHY?
I learned how to play poker 7 years ago in NZ… but never really got to play. Although, when I hurt my knee in 2009, my interest for poker became a lot bigger. I was on the couch for a long time so I watched a lot of it, read a couple books and practiced online. I find this game really challenging mentally and it’s entertaining. I’ve learned, but I still have a lot to master.
FAVORITE MUST HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS?
Cetaphil SPF15 moisturizing lotion, Matrix Biolage shampoo, Cetaphil moisturizing soap bar and any Clinic cosmetics
WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
I am currently reading “The Mastery of Love” by Don M. Ruiz
FAVORITE PLACE TO SKI?
I really enjoy skiing at Snowpark mountain in New Zealand as well as Breckenridge mountain in Colorado! These two places in my eyes have the best parks!
FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION?
I went to Hawaii this past spring and boy did I feel in love with it. That place is magical.
SECRET CELEBRITY CRUSH?
Let’s keep that one a secret ;)
Q & A
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WHEN DID YOU START YOUR SPORT?
I started skiing when I was 3.
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YEARS AS A PROFESSIONAL:
I have been professional since 2007.
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WHO / WHAT INSPIRES YOU?
Tanner Hall, Jp Auclair, Charles Gagnier, Tiger Woods and Phil Hellmuth
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IF YOU WERE NOT A PRO SKIER YOU WOULD BE?
Going to university soon and playing some poker
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WHAT ARE YOUR FAVORITE SONGS CURRENTLY LOADED ONTO YOUR THUMP?
Lil’ Wayne Tha Carter Album and the Blackout 2 album
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WHAT IS MORE IMPORTANT TO YOU THAN SKIING?
Family and health.
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DO YOU HAVE ANY OTHER SPECIAL TALENTS ?
I don’t know what to consider a special talent, but I’m pretty good at BBALL.
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FAVORITE:
BANDS: Spice Girls FILMS: The Notebook BOOKS: The It girl TV SHOWS: 24 I think DRINK: Milk
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WHAT MOVE /TRICK/GOAL ARE YOU WORKING ON?
I am actually working on a trick called the full flexion of my left knee! It’s almost perfect!
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5 ITEMS I CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT:
Skis, Hair straighter, IPod, Computer, Car
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IF YOU COULD BE SOMEONE FAMOUS, WHO WOULD YOU BE?
God hahaha
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PARTY ANIMAL or MELLOW TV ON THE COUCH?
I’m more TV, but I do like to party when the fun and right occasion comes around!
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WHAT ARE THE THINGS THAT INSPIRE YOU?
I find athletes that dominate their sports really inspiring, like Tiger Woods, Shaun White and Sidney Crosby.
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WHAT IS THE GREATEST LESSON YOU HAVE EVER LEARNED?
I’ve never learned a great lesson but, I’ve always learned from my mistakes. I think that’s more the key for me.
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WHAT IS THE GREATEST THING YOU HAVE TAUGHT SOMEONE ELSE?
It’s more funny than great. We just got a new kitten and I’m teaching him to like water. He goes in the shower now haha!
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WHAT ARE THE THINGS OR STORIES THAT ENCAPSULATE THE WAY YOU LIVE YOUR LIFE?
I think the fact that since a young age, I’ve always played sports really shaped the way I live. I like to train, feel in shape. Another thing that made me the way I am, is the chance I got to travel to different places as I was growing up. I was able to see different cultures and learned a lot from that!
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WHAT ARE THE GREATEST HURDLES YOU HAVE HAD TO OVERCOME IN LIFE?
I think right now, I’m overcoming a hurdle. It was really hard for me to deal with blowing my knee at X-games. It was a dream coming true to compete in the X-Games and it came to brutal end! I can’t wait until it’s all in the past and to be back competing at X-Games!!
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WHAT ARE YOUR MOST FOND CHILDHOOD MEMORIES?
Here’s a really good memory of mine… When I was younger, I had a cat named Razell and she was a very vigilant cat. Every morning, she would fallow me down the lengthy path to the bus stop. She would wait at the stop with me until the school bus comes. Once I’d be sitting the bus, Razell would simply turn around and walk back home in her own charming way! She was so cute, I miss her. R.I.P Razz! An other good memory of mine… When I was in first grade, my grandpa was working in Africa. My parents, my sister and I went to visit my grandparents in Senegal Africa. When we were there, we visited The Gorée Island and on the Island, there were a few guys jamming on tam tams. They saw we were looking and asked my sister and I if we wanted to join them. Even though my sister and I didn’t have a clue how to play them we had a blast jamming on the tam tams with them.
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WHAT ARE THE THREE BIGGEST THINGS YOU LEARNED FROM YOUR PARENTS?
Always do the best I can, Treat everyone with respect and have fun!
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WHO IS THE MOST INFLUENTIAL PERSON IN YOUR LIFE AND WHY?
mmm.. my mom, I really value her opinion!
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WHAT MAKES YOU DIFFERENT THAN OTHER GIRLS OR JUST UNIQUE?
My personality. I’m easy going, pretty happy, competitive and add a touch of weirdness to it.
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WHAT ARE YOU PASSIONATE ABOUT AND WHY?
Well that is easy I’m passionate about skiing! Why? Because I love it. I have a lot of fun doing it and I can also challenge and keep pushing myself to get better at it!
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WHAT INTERESTS DO YOU HAVE OTHER THAN SKIING AND WHY?
I learned how to play poker 5 years ago in NZ… but played like 7 times a year. Although, when I got hurt this season my interest for poker became a lot bigger. I was on the couch for a long time so I watched a lot of it, read a couple books and practiced online. I find this game really challenging mentally and entertaining! I’ve learned a lot since I got hurt but I still have a lot to master!
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WHAT FEARS DO YOU HAVE AND HOW DO YOU DEAL WITH THEM?
Well like pretty much everyone I have a fear of dying but dying young. There’s so much I wanna do and see.. I need a long life! Also I’m scared of spiders… to deal with that fear well I’ve learned to just deal hehe... when I was younger I used to scream and runaway hahaha!
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FAVORITE MUST HAVE BEAUTY PRODUCTS?
Cetaphil moisturizing lotion, Matrix Biolage shampoo and conditioner and Dove cucumber and green tea soap.
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WHAT ARE YOUR TRAVEL ESSENTIALS?
Well at the top of the list is a BIG bag of CANDY!! After that, I have my gossip mag and my cosmopolitan! And to finish, I always have a TV series to watch on my computer!
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WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING NOW?
The It Girl, Tempted
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FAVORITE PLACE TO SKI?
I really enjoy skiing at Snowpark mountain in New Zealand.
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BEST ADVICE SOMEONE GAVE YOU?
“Arrête d’essayer, Fais-le” which means Stop trying, Do it!
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FAVORITE PLACE TO VACATION?
I love Paris!
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LIST THREE WORDS THAT DESCRIBE YOUR SENSE OF STYLE:
easy, comfy with a lil something special!
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WHAT QUOTE BEST DESCRIBES YOU?
“If my life is mine what shouldn’t I do” Metric, Help I’m alive song lyrics
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SECRET CELEBRITY CRUSH?
Chace Crawford
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WHO WOULD YOU PLAY IN A MOVIE?
Leighton Meester
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WHAT IS YOUR GREATEST EXTRAVAGANCE?
My Louis Vuitton bandana!!
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WHAT DO YOU DISLIKE ABOUT YOURSELF?
My permanent leg “bruises."
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IF YOU WERE TO DIE AND COME BACK AS A PERSON OR THING, WHAT DO YOU THINK IT WOULD BE?
Maybe a cat or me again but as a guy. Ha ha it would be pretty funny!
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WHAT IS YOUR MOST TREASURED POSSESSION?
My health, my knees!
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WHAT IS THE QUALITY YOU MOST LIKE IN THE OPPOSITE SEX?
I like guys that are real men.
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WHAT DO YOU MOST VALUE IN YOUR FRIENDS?
Trust!
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