Interview

1. Favorite Völkl Skis

BMT 90

2. What do you use this ski for?

SKI TOURING, STEEP SKIING

3. Why do you like this ski?

WHILE THIS SKI IS SUPER TECHNICAL, HE OFFER A BIG COMFORT IN HARD SNOW CONDITIONS.

4. Why do you like being a part of the Völkl team?

FOR THE IMAGE OF QUALITY THAT BRAND GIVES IN THE SKI WOLRD.

5. How long have you been riding for Völkl?

I RIDE VOLKL SKIS SINCE 8 YEARS, FIRST YEAR AS A VOLKL ATHLETE

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6. What age did you start skiing? 

15 years old

7. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

SKIING ON THE NANGA PARBAT, FROM 7990m by the Kinshoffer route.

8. Favorite Place to ride

The Alps, the Himalaya, anywhere I can find an inspiring descent.

9. Your Best Ski Trip you have done

Laila Peak, PAKISTAN 2018

10. Ski destination where you haven’t been and would like to go?

Alaska, North America in general.

11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

Boris Langenstein and Carole Chambaret! ;)

12. What do you do when you are not skiing?

Enjoying time outside for climbing, moutaineering and alpinism. Friends and family are also a important part.

13. How do you train to keep in shape for skiing?

I'm working as a mountain guide and a ski patrol. Most of my time is spend on skis during the winter, in any weather conditions.

14. What can’t you live without

The nature.

15. What are 3 things we should know about you?

I can be passionate for everything (curious), Iove spend time outside, sharing my experiences.

16. Motto/Words you live by

Passion, honnesty, empathy.

17. Most Humbling moment

When I couldn't go higher on the Nanga Parbat.

18. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

Skiing another 8000m on a direct line.

19. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?

I was going on ski touring days with my father in my native mountain range, the Massif des Bauges.

20. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?

Le Bec Rouge (2515m) Sainte Foy Tarentaise, La Sana (3436m) Val d'Isère.

21. What is in your pack when you go out ski touring?

Probe, shovel, DVA, a little pharmacy, hot tea, down jacket. As a mountain guide!