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Travel journals, training deep-dives and raw updates from Indonesian Snowboard Girl Zazi Betari — Laax to Barcelona to Bali.

My All Round Training at the Laax Freestyle Academy
TRAINING

My All Round Training at the Laax Freestyle Academy

Okay, so I know you usually see me on the mountain looking like a total marshmallow in my snow gear, but have you ever wondered what I'm doing when I'm not shredding powder?

Zazi Betari·Apr 26, 2026
My Wild Life: Balancing Pro Snowboarding & Home Schooling
LIFESTYLE

My Wild Life: Balancing Pro Snowboarding & Home Schooling

I get so many questions from you guys asking how I manage to travel, compete, and spend basically my entire life on a mountain without dropping out of society.

Zazi Betari·Apr 25, 2026
Sisterhood: Our All-Girl ROXY Freestyle Weekend at La Plagne
PARTNERS

Sisterhood: Our All-Girl ROXY Freestyle Weekend at La Plagne

This past weekend was something truly special. I had the incredible chance to head over to La Plagne in the French Alps to join the Roxy family for a freestyle all girls' weekend.

Zazi Betari·Mar 28, 2026
The Road Back: What Recovery Really Looks Like
TRAINING

The Road Back: What Recovery Really Looks Like

When you see a snowboarder flying through the air in a halfpipe, you're seeing the result of years of practice, falling, and getting back up.

Zazi Betari·Mar 26, 2026
Back on Board: Returning to the Halfpipe After a 2-Month Injury Break
TRAINING

Back on Board: Returning to the Halfpipe After a 2-Month Injury Break

If you've been following my journey lately, you know that the last two months have looked a little different than usual.

Zazi Betari·Mar 25, 2026
Meeting a Legend: X-Games CEO Jeremy Bloom at the 2026 Winter Olympics
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Meeting a Legend: X-Games CEO Jeremy Bloom at the 2026 Winter Olympics

I am sitting in my room in Livigno right now, looking out at the snow-capped Italian Alps, and I still can't quite believe what just happened.

Zazi Betari·Feb 26, 2026
Chasing Winter Olympic Dreams: My Milano-Cortina 2026 Journey
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Chasing Winter Olympic Dreams: My Milano-Cortina 2026 Journey

The air in the Italian Alps is different—crisper, thinner, and during February 2026, it was absolutely electric.

Zazi Betari·Feb 24, 2026
Sidelined by My Back: My Journey with Intraosseous Disc Herniation
TRAINING

Sidelined by My Back: My Journey with Intraosseous Disc Herniation

If you've been following my adventures lately, you know that the mountains are my second home. However, lately my body has been sending me a different kind of signal—one I couldn't ignore.

Zazi Betari·Feb 2, 2026
Laax Open 2026: Out of This World Halfpipe Action & Meeting Legends
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Laax Open 2026: Out of This World Halfpipe Action & Meeting Legends

There are moments in life where gravity feels optional. Standing at the edge of the Crap Sogn Gion in Graubünden, I looked down into the icy curves of the

Zazi Betari·Jan 24, 2026
First Time, LAAX OPEN 2025! VIP Vibes, Halfpipe Heaven, and Pinch-Me Moments!
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First Time, LAAX OPEN 2025! VIP Vibes, Halfpipe Heaven, and Pinch-Me Moments!

What's up, shredders! This is Zazi here, and I'm still buzzing after an absolutely insane weekend at the legendary LAAX OPEN for the first time. It's been

Zazi Betari·Nov 21, 2025
Life in the Alps for a Teen Athlete: Training, Online School & Village Vibes
LIFESTYLE

Life in the Alps for a Teen Athlete: Training, Online School & Village Vibes

Living in the Swiss Alps sounds like a permanent vacation, right? Well, sort of! While my “office” is a world-class snowpark, the life of a teenage athlete

Zazi Betari·Jan 29, 2026
Back in LAAX: 2nd Season of Snowboard Training in Europe’s Freestyle Capital
TRAINING

Back in LAAX: 2nd Season of Snowboard Training in Europe’s Freestyle Capital

There is a specific feeling when you step off the gondola at Crap Sogn Gion. It's not just the crisp Alpine air—it's the hum of creativity, the sight of

Zazi Betari·Nov 6, 2025
Meeting Erick Thohir: A Huge Step for Indonesia’s Snowboard Dream
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Meeting Erick Thohir: A Huge Step for Indonesia’s Snowboard Dream

Hey everyone, Zazi here!

Zazi Betari·Oct 4, 2025
The Hardest Decision: Picking My Favorite Mug from Stanley 1913
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The Hardest Decision: Picking My Favorite Mug from Stanley 1913

Zazi, an Indonesian athlete and snowboarder based in Bali, announced a collaboration with Stanley 1913 drinkware. The post describes visiting the Stanley s

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
Skateboarding at Laax Freestyle Academy with Iouri?! Epic!
TRAINING

Skateboarding at Laax Freestyle Academy with Iouri?! Epic!

Zazi shares an exciting cross-training experience in Laax, Switzerland, where she combined snowboarding with skateboarding at the Freestyle Academy. After

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
My Coolest Interview (Literally!) with Rico Lubis
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My Coolest Interview (Literally!) with Rico Lubis

Hey everyone! Your girl Zazi is back with another exciting story that has me thrilled like riding fresh powder! You know how I'm always pursuing those snow

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
Airbag Training in Japan at Saitama Quest
TRAINING

Airbag Training in Japan at Saitama Quest

Hey everyone, Zazi here!

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
New Chapter Unlocked! Foot Locker Indonesia Class of Cool Campaign
PARTNERS

New Chapter Unlocked! Foot Locker Indonesia Class of Cool Campaign

Zazi, an Indonesian teen model and snowboarder, collaborated with Foot Locker Indonesia on their Class of Cool back-to-school campaign. The project allowed

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
Splash-tastic Chat with an Olympic Legend: Richard Sam Bera
TRAINING

Splash-tastic Chat with an Olympic Legend: Richard Sam Bera

Hey, peops! Your favorite snow-chaser Zazi here, and guess what? I just had an interview that felt like diving into a cool, clear pool of Olympic inspirati

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
Chasing Winter: Snowboarding Downunder in Cardrona NZ
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Chasing Winter: Snowboarding Downunder in Cardrona NZ

While most people enjoyed European summer weather in September, Zazi—an Indonesian snowboarder—traveled to New Zealand's Southern Alps to train at Card

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
A Dreamy Afternoon in The Artist Cottage: My Belle Chiara Story
MODELING

A Dreamy Afternoon in The Artist Cottage: My Belle Chiara Story

Hi everyone! Zazi here, back in sunny Bali, and still dreaming about the magical shoot I recently did for Belle Chiara's Spring/Summer 2025 collection, "Th

Zazi Betari·Sep 29, 2025
Back to My Roots: Surfing in Bali at Kuta Beach
TRAVEL

Back to My Roots: Surfing in Bali at Kuta Beach

After a high-intensity summer of flying over airbags in Japan, it was time to swap the snowboarding boots for wax and a surfboard. There's no place on Earth that recharges my batteries quite like Bali.

Zazi Betari·Aug 15, 2025
Freestyle Snowboard Girl Zazi winning First Prize at an International Dance Competition
LIFESTYLE

Freestyle Snowboard Girl Zazi winning First Prize at an International Dance Competition

Hey there, Zazi here, back from spending the whole winter shredding in Laax, to competing at an international dance festival in Geneva! You know, after spe

Zazi Betari·Jul 22, 2025
Meeting the Man Behind Indonesia's Olympic Dreams!
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Meeting the Man Behind Indonesia's Olympic Dreams!

Zazi recently met with Raja Sapta Oktohari, President of Indonesia's National Olympic Committee, at NOC Indonesia's Jakarta offices on June 26th. The encou

Zazi Betari·Jul 22, 2025
Indonesia's Winter Olympic Dream Nears Reality in the French Alps 2030
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Indonesia's Winter Olympic Dream Nears Reality in the French Alps 2030

Indonesia, renowned for its tropical climate and badminton success, has never competed in the Winter Olympics. That trajectory is shifting as the nation se

Zazi Betari·Jul 22, 2025
Flying High with My Awesome Snowboard Coaches!
TRAINING

Flying High with My Awesome Snowboard Coaches!

Wow, this winter has been totally epic! I'm Zazi, and I'm 12 years old. Guess what? I've been snowboarding in Laax! It's my first time here, and my first t

Zazi Betari·Jul 8, 2025
First Time Laax Banked Slalom! A Funny Story from an Indonesian Snowboard Rookie
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First Time Laax Banked Slalom! A Funny Story from an Indonesian Snowboard Rookie

Zazi, an Indonesian snowboarder, describes her debut in the Laax Banked Slalom competition in Switzerland. Having relocated from Barcelona just a year prio

Zazi Betari·Jul 8, 2025
Adios Barcelona, Hola Laax! My Totally Rad Snowboard Life!
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Adios Barcelona, Hola Laax! My Totally Rad Snowboard Life!

Zazi, a 12-year-old from Indonesia, relocated from Barcelona to Laax, Switzerland to pursue freestyle snowboarding. She discovered the sport at age seven a

Zazi Betari·Jul 8, 2025