The big Show down – Open Faces Hochgurgl Obergurgl 4* 2017
At the start I just wanted to run. Run away, take that Snowboard and walk down this mountain. Didn’t wanna disappoint myself another time. More explanations you can find in […]
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From pretty bummed to happy again
Bummed because of a rather stupid riding mistake right at the beginning of my first run as an Athlete at the Freerideworldtour, happy because it actually was quite fun riding, […]
Early Season Euphority
Every year it’s the same story, the happiness is overwhelming and totally ridiculous. Packing the car at 5 am in the morning makes me happy, driving through the night makes […]
Recap Norway #3 – Many tents high up
Norwegians are just rockin it. Mass winter camping. That’s only possible in Norway, not only because it’s probably forbidden in the Alps, but also because a lot of Norwegians love […]
Recap Norway #1: Roldal Freeride Challenge 2016
Somehow I had that feeling that I needed a bit more. More winter, more powder, more adventure, and most important: more new experiences. So why not do a road-trip to […]
Above the clouds – Stubaier Glacier
Despite spring and warm temperatures shortly before we found surprisingly good conditions on Stubaier Glacier last Sunday. Some snow had fallen on Friday and Saturday. One can definitely feel the […]
A fairy tale – Seeking powder, finding focus.
The last days I spent in Hochfügen, a resort which is famous for the endless possibilities it offers to freeriders. There is plenty of playful terrain, steep lines, amazing training […]
#3-on the road – A competition a week – Open Faces Weisssee FWQ1*
I wrote a little story about that competition here: http://www.powderguide.com/magazin/news/artikel/fwq-uttendorf-weisssee-grosse-kleine-berge.html It’s in German, but I guess one can understand the main thing: It was a smaller competition, open for all […]
#2-on the road – A competition a week – Open Faces Axamer Lizum FWQ3*
Axamer Lizum is just a beautiful mountain. Can’t get enough looking at it. I’m traditionally unlucky at competitions there, also this time, where I crahed at my last drop. Otherwise […]
#1 On the road – A Competition a Week – X Over Ride Kitzsteinhorn
This series will be just short updates, I’ve been competing every week, traveling back and forth, and snowboarding a lot. I’ve also been partying and hanging out with friends, but […]
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