When did you start Freeriding? Since when are you skiing? I started my professional career at the age of 3 and since approx. 7 years I am a Freerider
Since when are you equipped by KOMPERDELL? Since 2004
What do you connect with the brand KOMPERDELL? Top-Quality and reliability
What are your favourite tricks with Freeriding and what would you still like to carry out? My speciality at the moment are steep walls and steep couloirs…. I would like to integrate more Freestyle elements into my skiing style
What ski regions/tours/places do you like most? Ski region PENKEN in Mayrhofen
What were your most important achievements? To have skied some North faces in the Alps
What is most fascinating at Freeriding? I can do what I want
What sport would you do if there was no snow? surfing
What does your bone fracture status look like? Already broken: base of the skull, shinbone, fibular, shoulder, 4 fingers, right forearm, ankle joint, cheekbone, jawbone
What other injuries were caused by Freeriding? Is there anything else? In-band in knee and rupture of bands in the shoulder
Did you already have an extraordinary experience with a KOMPERDELL back protector? 2008 I have fallen into a crevasse and I owe my life to the protector.
Have you got an idol – if yes – who is your idol? I am already to old to have an idol.
What are the 3 things you would take along to a lonesome island? A snow gun, my girl friend and a little rum (Order as you please)
What of are you afraid the most? Not being supported by KOMPERDELL anymore
What do you always pack into your backpack for your tours in the mountains? Shovel, probe, half-rope, and a pocket bottle
Where do you see yourself in 10 years? Probably as workaholic in my own company
Favourite film? Four Brothers
Favourite song? Juke Box Hero
Favourite meal? Steak
What is your motto? get lazy – get eaten
What targets/plans do you have for the future? Where should I start?