Interview

1. Favorite Marker Binding

Marker alpinist 12

2. Why?

Because of weight, performance and safety.

3. Favorite Marker Goggle and Helmet

Squadron+ and Phoenix

4. Why?

Perfect fitting and safety

5. Why do you like being a part of the Marker team?

Very familiar, excellent brand, good to have the best quality in extreme situations.

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6. How long have you been riding for Marker?

For more than 20 years

7. What age did you start skiing? 

When i was 3 years old.

8. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

Ski traverse Denali

9. Favorite Place to ride

Himalayas, Niseko, Arlberg

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

Skiing around the world - dreams are never ending.

11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

Franz Klammer

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

Running, climbing, flying, diving, cycling

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

Running and cycling

14. What can’t you live without

Mountains and nature

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

Egocentric, smart and antisocial

16. Motto/Words you live by

Mountain is life, respect the nature and the freedom to make dreams visible.

17. Most Humbling moment

Sunrise on the top of Mt. Everest

18. Favorite Social Media Channel

Instagram

19. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

To continue leading HIMEX very successfully one of the most famous expedition company worldwide.

20. How did you become involved in Ski Touring?

I started skiing without the help of a lift. Already as child, I had to walk up and skiing down. I grew up with this.

21. What are your all time Favourite Ski Tours?

There are many. It is not a question of the tour, it is all about the snow conditions.

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

T-Shirt to change, cap and gloves, shovel and probe, first-aid-package