Fraser McDougall is one of the hardest working skiers always out chasing the shot both on the front of the hill and in the backcountry. Pictures of Fraser throwing massive backflips have adorned not only the pages of New Zealand Skier magazine but publications around the world since he was a teenager.
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1. Favorite Völkl Skis
BMT 109
2. What do you use this ski for?
Ski touring and resort skiing - this ski really does it all.
3. Why do you like this ski?
They are perfect for all conditions. New Zealand is a costal nation in the of the Pacific Ocean and we definitely get our fair share of variable snow.
4. Why do you like being a part of the Völkl team?
Skiing as a lifestyle and job is a worthy endeavour, it’s the most enjoyable dedicated life you can live - no one embodies that more then the volkl team; whether it’s the athletes, or the manufacturing team. Passion comes first.
5. How long have you been riding for Völkl?
I first received my pair of Volkl skies some 9 years ago.
10. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?
Patagonia
11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up
Hamish Acland/Seth Morrison
12. What do you do when you are not skiing?
Flying planes and climbing.
13. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?
Running, rock climbing and biking. Going rock climbing is by far one of the best tools for keeping fit and keeping a cool head when your in a tight situation.
14. What can’t you live without
Music - running the tunes when I'm out skiing all day.
15. What are 3 things we should know about you?
I still work a desk job part time at my Fathers engineering firm, I am a glider instructor and consider Wanaka, my home town, one of the best places to live!
16. Most Humbling moment
Breaking my jaw into 3 pieces after a 50 foot backflip in Verbier - superman no more.
17. Favorite Social Media Channel
Instagram
18. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions
Finish my powered pilots licence then fly the length of New Zealand and line up some first descents.
19. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?
I did an avalanche awareness course, read up on the subject then started day trips from my local resort with some more experienced guys. Later, on the bigger paid trips I wouldn't let the guide rest on our days off - I'd just pestered the hell out of him
20. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?
Climbing and skiing Mount Aspiring with a few friends - no camera man, and no photographer - its was hard work but allot fun.
21. What is in your pack when you go out ski touring?
Lollies, scroggin nut mix, spare TNF puffer jacket, spare goggles (always), spare gloves, avy-gear, and first aid.
