Cara-Beth

BURNSIDE

Cara-Beth Burnside
SNOW SKATE REBEL

HISTORY IN WORDS AND PHOTOS | BY LOTUS

COMING SUMMER 2024

Snow Skate Rebel

The Untold Story of a Legend

From the only girl in the skatepark to the first woman on Thrasher's cover. From Olympic snowboarder to X Games gold medalist. This is the remarkable journey of Cara-Beth Burnside - a pioneer who didn't just break barriers, she obliterated them.

Written by Lotus Burnquist, daughter of skateboarding legend Bob Burnquist, this intimate biography captures CB's extraordinary life through exclusive photos and untold stories from the woman who changed action sports forever.

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Exclusive Photos

Never-before-seen images from CB's personal collection spanning four decades

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Olympic Journey

The untold story of the 1998 Winter Olympics and pioneering women's snowboarding

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Breaking Barriers

How one woman transformed skateboarding from boys' club to inclusive sport

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Behind the Legend

Personal stories that reveal the determination behind the achievements

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"In skateboarding history, where raw talent meets unrelenting determination, few names shine as brilliantly as Cara-Beth Burnside's. Yet, her influence extends far beyond the ramps and skateparks, reaching heights that many are still unaware of.

As a young girl deeply passionate about skateboarding, she faced the weight of societal expectations pressing heavily upon her. Growing up in a world filled with stereotypes and gender biases, she confronted an uphill battle. Skateparks, predominantly male-dominated spaces, offered little sanctuary. Yet, CB possessed an unwavering spirit, fueled by her unyielding belief in her own potential."

— From Chapter 1: From Nothing to Something

Young Cara-Beth

Young CB in Orange County, 1978

Thrasher Cover

Making history on Thrasher, 1989

Book Progress & Updates

January 2024

Final Edits Underway

We're in the final stages of editing! Lotus and CB have been working through the last chapters, ensuring every story captures the authentic spirit of CB's journey.

December 2023

Photo Selection Complete

Over 200 photos have been curated from thousands, including rare shots from CB's personal collection and contributions from legendary photographers.

November 2023

Publisher Secured

Exciting news! We've partnered with a premier action sports publisher who shares our vision for this groundbreaking biography.

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