Interview

1. Favorite Marker Binding

Marker Alpinist 12

2. Why?

They are light and easy to use. They also offer practical side (set up pad for different sizes of shoes).

3. Favorite Marker Goggle and Helmet

Squadron, Clark

4. Why?

The Squadron Goggle is so useful and practical, on expedition it is interesting to change easily the lenses. The clark is a light helmet that i can also use in the mountain.

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

They are products that i can trust, even in hard situations.

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6. What age did you start skiing? 

When i was 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 an 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 i 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, honesty, 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!