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ANTO GALMEZ

Hometown: Santiago Chile
Currently resides: Puertecillo beach in summer, Andes Mountains in winter
Current Sponsors: Jones Snowboards, SunBum, BCA
Bindings: Arc ST Pro

Born in Santiago, Chile, Anto is always on the move during winter, chasing the best conditions between La Parva, Nevados de Chillán, and El Maule. Passionate about adventure and exploration, she loves going beyond to remote places, away from the crowds, where she can connect deeply with the mountains. A surfer in the summer and a snowboarder in the winter, Anto believes this balance is the key to life and what makes her feel most alive. Lately, she has dedicated herself to creating audiovisual projects focused on splitboarding and adventure, which is what truly drives her. She’s in love with curves, finding flow, and sharing smiles with friends at the end of every run. Her latest film was Payachatas,  which documented her ascension of Parinacota, an 18.000+ foot (6,380m) volcano in South America.

Q & A

Talk about your most epic splitboard adventure:

It's hard to pick just one, but there are two expeditions that will forever be in my heart. The first was my most epic splitboarding adventure in April 2023, during an expedition to northern Chile in the desert, where I climbed Volcán Parinacota, standing at 6,380 meters. I had the incredible opportunity to ride it from the summit. It was a unique journey and a huge push; surrounded by desert, with all the peaks in the area towering over 5,000 meters, we found unbelievable conditions, making it an unforgettable day. The second was in 2020 at Volcán Puntiagudo in the Los Lagos region of Chile. It’s the most technical and exposed volcano I have ever climbed and rode. It's a true gem, and I was lucky to ride it in incredible conditions. I don't think I would do it again, but it was a 10/10 experience, and the memory will always stay with me.

 

What has most influenced your backcountry riding?

Many women inspire me, and two of the greatest whose style I admire are Leanne Pelosi and Mary Rand.

What are you most excited about for the 23/24 season?

Everything!

 

What inspires you?

I am inspired by life and by living it to the fullest, always striving to be the best version of myself, both in my relationships with family and friends. I'm also inspired by the opportunity to inspire new generations to go for their dreams.

 

Why ride Spark R&D gear?

I find that the Spark team and bindings are strong, durable, lightweight, and extremely easy to install even in cold and icy conditions. Nothing has ever failed me, and I trust these bindings. I appreciate their performance on big lines.

 

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