Sponsored Rider: BRANDY FLOYD

1. At what age did you start riding sleds? 25

2. Where are you from? Snohomish, WA

3. Current Sled?
2012 Polaris PRO with Timbersled front and rear suspensions, both with the Zbroz Exit shocks, VanAmburg Boondock Bumper Kit, VanAmburg Boondock Front Bumper, Arctic Fx Graphics wrap, Sled Solutions Backcountry Bag, Fly Risers, WRP seat.

4. Where would you like to ride that you haven’t?
I want to ride Chile, Russia, Japan! We have amazing riding here in the States and Canada, if I put my mind to it, it is all obtainable. Getting a trip planned over seas?? That’s going to be a major challenge and I imagine a major high!

5. Who is the one rider you look up to the most?
This is difficult, coming up with that “most”. Right now, it would probably be Chris Brown. He was injured horribly and is back to doing what he loves. But my reason would be more so because he teamed up with 9lives Adventures to offer a day of sledding to those with spinal cord injuries. Love it when people give back!

6. What haven’t you done on sled that you would still like to do?
I so wanted to learn a “whip” this year but I’ve spent most of my time just riding instead of practicing. So, this is still my next thing!

7. What is your proudest riding moment?
Again, hard to decide so I’ll go with the first that popped into my mind. A few years ago in Revy we were back in by the lakes and I’m with 3 boosted Nytros, a M1000 and it is deep! We had to get up and over this hill that was bumpy, treed and full of deep trenches by time it was my turn. Oh and I’m on a Dragon 700 155! LOL I had to fight, bust moves and it took 2 tries to wiggle my way up and over hanging all out, pinned and doing the skateboard kick to make it. The group was yelling and by the looks on their faces obviously surprised. It was fabulous!

8. Who are the people in your life that have helped you get to where you’re at?
I hesitate to start listing names in fear that I might leave someone out. I feel like I have had the most amazing support system in my life and have since my first year of riding. It feels like anytime I need something it is provided. And that goes from moral support to help wrenching, travel, parts, clothing right up to sleds. I have amazing sponsors, dealers, co-riders, friends, playmate and even employer that surround me. All of which seem to drop whatever they are doing to help me flourish at my passion. It has taken a village to get me where I’m at!

9. Any one person you would like to mention that has supported you through your riding obsession?
My dude, my Playmate, Brent. He has sacrificed and supported me going on 6 years through the Ladies Ride (which is now 3 events a winter), Ladies Ride Calendar, Octane Productions/ Flirting with Danger video production and now the All Girls Riding Clinic. He helps me get ready to leave him (what seems like) all the time! And when we ride he always pushes me, supports me and takes lots of pictures!! He believes in me and what I do, that is the WORLD to me!

10. Best and worst season of riding for you?
I haven’t had a worst! Ha! Well, ok, maybe. My best and worst might be the same year. The winter of 07-08 I didn’t work and Brent was self employed so we rode a lot! And it snowed A LOT! We had some amazing powder days that winter. But it ended May 31st with me falling off a cliff and breaking bones. This meant I had to stay home while everyone else was still riding. Mentally, this was AWFUL! But really I should be thankful, it could have happened earlier in the season and I would have missed out on all that POW!