In our new ambassadors’ blog series, we’ll introduce you to the awesome people who taste the adventure every day! Summer is a professional snowboarder who competes on the World Circuit in Halfpipe.
Hi there, my name is Summer Fenton and I was born and raised in San Francisco. Currently, I split my time between San Francisco, CA and Breckenridge, CO.. I am a professional snowboarder who competes on the World Circuit in Halfpipe and enjoy filming in the backcountry and street. I love anything that involves a board so I am also an avid surfer and skateboarder.
To me, adventure means limitless, exploring and embracing the unknown, stepping outside of your comfort zone, appreciating your surroundings, feeling alive, making somewhat of a plan and trusting the process.
Snowboarding OF COURSE! Snowboarding is my passion and puts me in a euphoric state of mind. The adrenaline rush and constant joy it gives me is what drives me and keeps me coming back for more. Whenever I’m on board, I feel at peace. I feel really grateful that my passion has turned into a career and for all the places it has taken me.
Because of snowboarding, I have been able to travel and snowboard the globe from all around Europe, New Zealand, Chile, India, China, Argentina, Japan and Canada. It has brought me to so many amazing places and for that I am always going to be grateful. Nothing is better than being able to travel for your passion and being able to do your passion in unique places while also experiencing the new and different cultures.I have too many crazy memories and stories to choose from but I have noticed a trend. I am a spontaneous traveler. One that says yes to the unknown, makes plans SO last minute (I’m talking buying a plane ticket and leaving in less than 24hrs) and puts faith in the universe. I will say that snowboarding the western part of the Himalayas was quite the experience and one that I will never forget. Check this video out for more!
Food and nutrition is SO important for my on the go lifestyle and snowboarding career. Finding something that is healthy and going to support my activity for the day is sometimes difficult especially when I’m out on the mountain all day or traveling. Having Kalahari on my adventures has been a game changer as it fuels me for the day so that I can be the best me. The flavors are addicting and the quality of the meat is topnotch.
I have my eyes set on some pretty big goals this year and I’m working hard everyday towards them. One of my everyday goals though is to step outside of my comfort zone whether it is to try something new such as a trick on snow, trampoline or skatepark or even a new recipe or hiking route. I want to challenge myself everyday whether it be on or off snow because if you don’t try you will never know what you can achieve.
Kayaking or Hiking
Skiing or Snowboarding
Mountains or Beach
Biltong or Crisps
Winter or Summer
Camping or Glamping
Surfing or Paddle Boarding
Cycling or Running
Beer or Wine
Explore Alone or Adventure Buddy
Cardio or Strength Training
You can follow Summer on Instagram @badgirlsumsum or on her Youtube
Kalahari Snacks began after the adventure of a lifetime, when best friends traveled to South Africa and raced 175 miles in an Ironman and Ultramarathon within a week. There we discovered the age-old traditions of crafting and preserving beef with simple ingredients.
Since then, we’ve been rooted in our mission to share these styles and elevate the way people experience food.
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