Be Gay Shred Pow
Be Gay Shred Pow is a celebration of Queerness in the Snowsports community and beyond. Stickers on water bottles, helmets, and mountaintops across the U.S. promote visibility, self-love, and community.
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Be Gay Hang Ten hand-painted t-shirt (2024) Model: Maddie
About the Artist
Maddie (they/she) is a visual artist and snowboard instructor whose work explores themes of belonging, community and healing in relationship with Land. They created the first Be Gay Shred Pow design in 2023.
They are a Queer white shredder born on Nipmuc, Pocumtuc and Nonotuck land (western Massachusetts), She now splits time between the redwood forests in unceded Awaswas and Mutsun territories (Santa Cruz County) and the snowy peaks of Washoe territory (Truckee).
Maddie enjoys drinking espresso, meandering alongside creeks, nerding out over fantasy books & manga, balancing sideways on boards, and sharing life with loved ones.
She has worked in a variety of outdoor educational settings with students ages 3-60+. They currently instruct snowsports on the Alpine side of Palisades Tahoe.
Queer Shred at Snow King Resort hosted by @gay_for_pow & @mhanso, inspired by our stickers!