TERJE HAAKONSEN
Born: Telemark, Norway
Birthdate: 10/11/74
Height: 5ft 9in
Weight: 165 lbs.
Hometown: OSLO, GNORWAII NOR
Occupation: PRO SNOWBOARDER
Children: 1
Participant since: 1988
Competitor since: 1980

Notable:
At 26 years-old, Terje is a legend in snowboarding. He has won European (5 times) and World (3 times) halfpipe championships, the U.S. Open (3 times), and the Legendary Mt. Baker Banked Slalom (4 times). His latest venture, The Arctic Challenge, is an invitational event held on the remote Lofoten islands of Norway. Terje and his partners have created an event for the riders by the riders without the aid of major commercial backing. Terje's style influences snowboarding on all levels.

Quote:
On judging: "it's hard for a judge to say [whats worth more points]"



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