Huere Darquier Interview

J Dogg — Tue, 22 Feb 2005 00:00:00 -0500

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Posted Feb 22, 2005

Interview by Holly Walker

Currently calling Whistler home, Huere Darquier of Argentina is out to take the Freeskiing World Tour by storm this year... starting with 2nd place at the 2005 Subaru US Freeskiing Nationals in Utah earlier this month.

Name: Huere Darquier

Birthday: 21/10/1981

Hometown: Bariloche

Currently Residing: Whistler

Sponsors: Helly Hansen, Rossignol, Smith Sport Optics, Garibaldi Lift Co.

Marital Status: Taken, sorry guys!

Lomo completo o completo Loco?: Both

Number of family members: 7

So Huere, rumour has it that you are Argentina's female Freeskiing Champion? Do tell...

We used to have comps till before the economy crashed in 2001. Before that, there wasn't a formal circuit but there was an active interest in freeskiing. I managed to win the title 3 times.

How does Argentina's best end up a twinky in Whistler?

I've been teaching for a long time and it has allowed me to travel all over the world. That's how I get my Canadian visa and it pays the bills.

You killed it in your first World Tour comp in Whistler last season. How did things go for you at the U.S. Freeskiing Nationals in Snowbird last week?

I wouldn't say I killed last year but I managed to end up 5th and prequalified for the 2005 World Tour. This year at Snowbird I managed to end up 2nd.

Any plans in the future? More podium appearances? Sick video segments?

I'll be going to Les Arcs, France for the second stop on the World Tour. I'll be in Kirkwood in a month and a half for the third and last stop. And yeah, I guess I'll be looking for the podium. Along the way I will try to do as much shooting and filming as I can. Last year Heather Roberts did an awesome 'Girls Movie', I would love to be in her second one.

Do toilettes really flush backwards in the Southern Hemisphere?

No guys, your toilettes are flushing backwards! By the way, what's the deal with the public toilettes here? They don't wrap all the way around!!

What do you miss more about Argentina, the men or the beef? Is there a difference?

No there's not. But there is a difference between men and cows. Cows have a smarter look in their eyes.

Has it been hard to support your skiing habits? Are sponsors knocking on your door?

I have to work really hard to make this happen... 3 Argentine pesos are only 1 American dollar. So I pay three times more for my activities. Working here helps, but I'm not working while I compete. I've been lucky enough to get gear from Rossignol and Helly Hansen. I would have been on my own to pay for my travel expenses but Mike Varril and his staff at the GLC in Whistler are helping me plan a fundraiser party in March. I know this is the year to prove myself, next year might be different.

Supposedly you were held at U.S. Immigration for over an hour on your way to Utah. Is that why there aren't more Argentinians on the scene? Evil government ski conspiracy?

Don't suppose anymore, me and my nice but unlucky friends were held at the U.S. Immigration over an hour on our way to Utah...I think it is funny that they actually think I want to move to the United States! South Americans are lazy people, they are probably drinking wine, barbequing and watching soccer... they are not really a threat.

In recent years Las Lenas and Bariloche have been full of gringos...One big party or line poachers?

LINE POACHERS, DAMN IT!

Final question: Any shout outs or special thanks? Oh, and the boys wanted me to ask how many of your family members are sisters?

Thanks to Rossignol, Helly Hansen and the GLC for having faith in me. GRACIAS Waco, Delf, Diego, Lula, Ma y Pa. To my boyfriend Joe Lammers... Thank you Thank you Thank you! And I have two sisters, one is married but Lula isn't! Good luck boys!

About the Interviewer: Holly Walker is a freeskier who enjoys writing, travelling, helping friends with projects and the occassional game of ping pong. She is sponsored by Smith, Giro, Gordini Gloves and Dynastar/Lange/Look.

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