Hey, Ski world guess what?! We’ve got a new editor here at SBC Skier. It isn’t without many thanks, cheers of beers, and high fives that we thank Andrew Bradley for his time with SBC Skier, what a guy, are we right?! Big shoes to fill no doubt.
Meet Abby Cooper, our new managing editor. You might recognize her from her time as digital editor and associate editor here at SBC Skier, or heck, maybe from Snowboard Canada if you double dip your snow sports. She’s one heck of a media-snow-loving-junkie. Get to know Abby via SBC Media’s press release below.
WELCOME BACK ABBY COOPER
Meet SBC Skier’s new editor, Abby Cooper.
Toronto, ON – SBC Media announces today that Abby Cooper will be the new managing editor and first female to solely lead both print and digital at SBC Skier Magazine. Abby Cooper is currently the managing editor of SBC Media’s flagship title, Snowboard Canada. With her background as an established industry photographer, writer, and experienced magazine editor Abby Cooper welcomes the opportunity to take on the additional title of SBC Skier while maintaining her successful presence at Snowboard Canada Magazine.
“It’s an absolute honor to be the managing editor of both SBC Skier and Snowboard Canada Magazine. The opportunity to work with such talented writers, photographers, and athletes in both disciplines is a dream come true. I’m excited to keep the established tone at SBC Skier and interject a more equal representation of all genders and races encompassed by the snow industry.” – Abby Cooper
Abby was the associate editor at SBC Skier before taking on the role of managing editor at Snowboard Canada Magazine and is looking forward to getting back in touch with her established ski relationships and expanding her network with her new title.
Jay Mandarino, SBC’s Managing Publisher & CEO says, “As we move into our next evolution of our magazines it is with great pleasure that our whole team and myself welcome Abby to her new position and now taking on both roles. She’s proved already her success on Snowboard and will only take that same successful attitude and do the same with SBC Skier.”
Over the last decade, Abby has crafted a career in the outdoor industry as an internationally published photographer and writer specializing in backcountry photoshoots and culture. She has shot signature industry brand imagery and has worked with many of the legendary athletes that have shaped snowboard culture as we know it. Growing up in Calgary Alberta, Abby Cooper frequented the snowy offerings of Banff weekly throughout her entire childhood. Mountain culture shaped Abby’s friendships and professional pursuits from a young age. She attended university and obtained a bachelor’s degree in photography and advertising while living near Jackson Hole WY.
Abby shares, “I’m thrilled to interject some life into stories from past, present, and future of skiing while connecting our beloved industry. I’m dedicated to producing a well-rounded magazine that represents not only the culture of skiing but the community as well.”
Abby’s been a busy bee working on print, but she’ll chime in on the digital side soon 🙂 In the meantime, we encourage you to subscribe to the print magazine and keep checking back for the digital goods!
