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Challenge your standards to change your perspective. Snowboarder Maria Thomsen rethinks the narrative of motherhood; painter Jessa Gilbert leaves New York to make the mountains her canvas, free surfer Hanna Scott and Sanoa Olin go off grid to recapture the freedom of surf.

This evening's event benefits Clayoquot Action. Clayoquot Action is a Tofino-based conservation society committed to protecting the biocultural diversity of Clayoquot Sound. Their goals are accomplished through public education, citizen research and monitoring, and advocacy. Clayoquot Action stands for democratic rights, Indigenous Rights and the Rights of Mother Earth.

The Athletes of Episode 2

Maria Thomsen

Maria Thomsen is one of the best snowboarders in street. She has made her mark as being one of the best and has the accolades to prove it. She is one of the only women in action sports to rise to success after becoming a mother. In Fabric, Maria and Tao, her son, take us behind the scenes to show the dynamic of parenting as a pro snowboarder.

Jessa Gilbert

Jessa Gilbert is a guide, artist, and pro snowboarder who has meshed all three things into a life busting with creative process. She creates as she goes and uses all the attributes from all disciplines to create a unique life and reality. In Fabric, we follow Jessa into her mountain and artist world as she creates motion out of the static art world.

Hanna Scott

Hanna Scott is a pro surfer from Vancouver island who is known for her creative style. Hanna is also a musician and artist which directly influences the way she surfs. In Fabric, Hanna and Sanoa Olin go off grid to reset, create, and explore remote waves.

Sanoa Olin

Sanoa Olin is a pro surfer and cold water phenom. She has grown up in the elements and knows how to hang in all types of conditions at a ripe age of 16. In Fabric, Sanoa goes exploring hidden corners to find surf with Hanna Scott showing us that everything we need to succeed is right in front of us.