Trevor Andrew (aka Trev Hollywood, Trza, and most appropriately, Trouble) has about as many nicknames as he does professions. Homegrown in Whistler, British Columbia, this professional snowboarder – a member of the Men's Burton Global Team who competed twice in the Olympics and designs exclusive boarder threads and gear – has most recently been rocking the stage with his latest project, Trouble Andrew.

For a high-school drop out who could’ve been getting himself into a lot of real trouble, he’s instead gone on to become one of the highest-ranked snowboarders – gracing covers of Future Snowboarding and Snowboarder Magazine as well as receiving sponsorship from the likes of Analog and Oakley. But, with a recent push, and some help from girlfriend and Brooklyn-based singer Santogold (who guests on the track "Bang Bang"), Trouble made his way into the music game last year, recording tracks in his apartment and playing gigs in Whistler, Joe's Pub and Avalon in the US, and across the sea in Paris and Tokyo.

PsychoPEDIA caught up with Trouble Andrew in the midst of his tour to find out more about the city where he learned his skills (which he still credits as his favorite spot to shred the slopes). Here, Trevor Andrew takes us for a spin around his hometown, Trouble-style:

You have so many nicknames. Do you have multiple sides to your personality?
I think so.

How would you describe your music?
Punk rock in the eighties, or southern hip-hop from the nineties. Crunk rock.

Would you say that sound or your style evolved out of skateboarding culture?
Yes, skateboarding taught me everything– music, snowboarding, fashion.

How would you describe the scene in Whistler?
Too many people. I remember when there was no real scene. I don’t really hang too much in the "scene." I go snowboarding then go home and make music. I really only go out to party for my shows.

Are snowboarders possessive of the slopes?
Everyone gets territorial, especially when your goldmine gets discovered by the world. It's hard to even get fresh trax even if you’re up at 6 am. But if you get it, it might be the best you ever had.

How is Whistler different from Aspen or Utah?
Think it’s getting pretty "cool" for the celeb types. The Village is a circus, so I don’t really go hang there. I live here for the mountains.

What are the most amazing slopes to hit up in Whistler?
Whistler backcountry by heli[copter] or snowmobile access.

The most dangerous, or the last place you’ve been seriously hurt?
In Kamloops B.C in January. I busted four ribs and tore my lower stomach and back muscles. I'm still feeling it.

Where would you go to kick back or get a relaxing massage after you’ve been boarding all day?
At Highlands Sport & Spine Physiotherapy [in Squamish] or Whistler Physiotherapy in Creekside.

What are your favorite spots to pick up gear or threads for snowboarding?
The Circle snowboard shop.

Where do the rowdiest Trouble-worthy parties happen?
When I do make it to the bar, Buffalo Bills or Garf's is usually my spot. We have had some rowdy ones.

What are the most reliable places snowboarders can pick up snowbunnies?
I think Aprés Ski. Go to the Amsterdam Café or Citta's Bistro for an after-shred drink and make a move before they jump into the night. Trouble shows are always good for it, too. We bring the sexy out of people.

The 2010 Winter Olympics are coming to Whistler. What kinds of crazy stuff do you think will go down when it hits?
It's already been crazy! They’ve been building so much up here! My house value went through the roof, so I ain’t complaining.

And where are all those people going to sleep?
I'm renting out my crib, so holla at'cher boy!

You’re darting a lot between NYC and Canada to work on music. What’s one thing you can’t get in NYC that you have to get at home?
Sleep.

Who or what else should we be on the lookout for coming out of Whistler?
Look out for my dude, Mikey Renze. He's one of the dopest shreds to come out of Whistler area in a while. We are gonna be riding together all season, filming for our parts in the new Burton movie.

How about upcoming projects?
The new Trouble Andrew album is coming early ‘08 plus The Trouble Mixtape. I'm working on the new 7 board graphic and shape for Burton and a signature line of threads with Analog. Look out for the Oakley signature Trouble glasses, and the Trouble world tour. Got a lot of ish poppin at the moment!

~Leann Peterson


*If there's no vacancy at Trevor Andrew's place, check out Whistler Accommodation for other lodging.

Second photo by Nick Morss via Flickr
Third photo by Jeff Curtes
Eighth photo by Nimeck via Flickr
Ninth photo by Tania Edwards