Lady Deathwish

Hi, I play Lady Deathwish! My name is Rochelle Swanson and I am an American free-skier, photographer, fpv pilot, and artist. I grew up in the backcountry around the Lake Tahoe region. I started with cross-country skiing and then learned how to downhill ski once I was seven or eight years old. My parents did not intend for me to become a downhill skier, but put me in lessons once they realized that I was seeking bigger and bigger hills. I would spend my days climbing up and then skiing down, no matter if it was a small mound of dirt left in an construction zone or a longer climb in the backcountry.

Skiing

Skiing is a passion for me, but also a necessity. I was born with a severe birth defect that has caused me a lot of surgery and difficulties with walking and daily activities. But skiing has always been there for me. I can compensate with skiing in a way that I can't do with walking and have always skied better than I could walk.

Adaptive skiing allows everyone a chance to share the mountain. Young. Old. Walking. Unable to walk. Some adaptive skiers use specialized equipment in order to ski, while others (like me) have disabilities that are harder to see. If you would like to support my journey please feel free to send a message of encouragement, contribute via Paypal, or purchase products that will support me financially. Every bit helps and my goal is to go from disabled to pro skier!
 

Photography and Videography

I have always been interested in photography and videography. As a child I got my first camera as a gift from my parents and developed a strong love for outdoor photography and active portraits. I was never very interested in sitting still and posing for photos like school picture day, so I developed an interest in candid capture of who a person is in an active way. That translates directly to my interest in videography, and specifically focusing on active outdoor adventure sports.

Freestyle FPV Drone Flight

I love freestyle FPV and have developed my own style utilizing aspects of Sbang. My favorite places to fly have both open spaces and obstacles such as trees, and I love doing tricks and rolls in tight spaces between branches and other high-risk maneuvers. My hope is to film skiing for competitions and professional skiers to capture high-quality imagery from a creative perspective. I fly a 5" deadcat and go into more details in my videos talking about my craft as it is always changing. Please be sure to subscribe and let me know in the comments what you would like to know about my flights or equipment.

Art and Theater

I grew up with a strong love for art and theater. My favorite arts are airbrushing, embroidery, ceramics, photography/videography, and music. I especially love where my interests overlap and multiple skills come together. I have a degree with dual major in both art and theater to pursue my career in embroidery while also pursuing my skiing. Help me to make my dream a reality and join me for the ride!

Sponsors

I am proudly sponsored by Good Day Optics and owner of SwansonFineArts.