INTELLIGENTLY CRAZY
Not being scared to jump off the face of a cliff doesn’t mean you’re not scared to build your own house, says wingsuit jumper Roch Malnuit.
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„MOUNTAINS ARE MY SUPERMODELS“
Mario Colonel is passionate about mountains – and one of the world’s best mountain photographers.
BORN IN MECCA
Chamonix-Mont-Blanc feels like home to almost any freerider out there. To Léo Slemett it actually is.
WHEN ONE MARATHON IS NOT ENOUGH
Once a year Chamonix hosts what is considered one of the world’s most difficult foot races: the Ultra-Trail around the Mont Blanc.
DELICATE GIANTS
The icy glaciers of the Mont Blanc massif have shaped the lives of the local people for many centuries. Environmental changes can have drastic effects on the delicate glacial ecosystem.
MONT BLANC, MON AMOUR
We meet two versions of Christian Mollier at Espace Tairraz, one of Chamonix' alpine museums:
THE SWEET LIFE IN THE SEA OF ICE
In his hut at 2,200 metres above sea level, Claude bakes the best cakes of the region.
“I JUST WANTED TO GO FAST“
Kristian Ghedina gave us one of the most spectacular moments in the history of skiing, and that’s just one of the reasons his fans love him to this day, long after his active racing days.
THE MIGHTY DOLOMITES
Busy minds know that a short walk outdoors can work wonders: It lowers blood pressure, strengthens the immune system and instantly lifts your mood.
BEAUTIES ON FOUR WHEELS
When one-of-a-kind vintage cars roll through Cortina d’Ampezzo for Coppa d’Oro, it’s not only the motorsport fans who start swooning.
„IT’S LIKE WINNING THE HEART OF A BEAUTIFUL WOMAN“
What freeriding in Cortina d’Ampezzo has to do with love and why the Punta Nera Freeride Challenge is all about feelings.
AT HIGH SPEED THROUGH MOUNTAIN PARADISE
They know the most beautiful mountains and have gone down the most spectacular slopes. However, even for the world’s best women skiers the race in Cortina d’Ampezzo is a true highlight of the season.
FATBIKING IN THE DOLOMITES
Entrepreneurial freethinker Raniero Campigotto turns the fatbike trend into a game changing opportunity to start a new business.
THE QUEEN OF ROCK’N’ROLL
What do you need for a proper rock’n’roll tour through the Dolomites around Cortina d’Ampezzo? Toothbrush, mountain bike, climbing gear and a proper playlist!
WITH THE PEAK IN HIS NAME
Tall, handsome, confident, quick-witted: Pietro Picco ticks all the stereotypical mountain guide boxes. But his story is special.
THE GUARDIAN OF THE FOREST
Maurizio Fonte had no choice: Nature chose him. Ever since, the forests of Courmayeur have been his workplace, its wildlife his clients. For their protection and preservation, no hour of work is too much for the gamekeeper.
AN ARK IN THE ALPS
Halfway up on the way to the Mont Blanc summit is where alpinism, architecture and wildlife protection meet. And we meet Isabella Vanacore Falco, the guardian of an alpine ark above Courmayeur.
WITH THE HEAD IN THE MOUNTAINS
Everything in Alexander Campdellis life evolves around the mountains, his whole existence is built around them. With his family, he lives in the Monte Bianco hut at the foot of Mont Blanc.
FUN IS WHERE THE HEART IS
23-year old Simon Croux is one of Italy's best skiing freeriders. And yet, he only spends one day a week on skis. What about the other six? You will find him at the bar or in the kitchen of his family's chalet.
FIRST!
More than 20 years have passed since mountain and ski guide Edmond Joyeusaz climbed Shishapangma in the Himalayas – no oxygen, skis on his shoulder – and, after reaching the middle summit at 8,008 metres, skied down the mighty slopes.
GOATS ON THE HILL
Only a few of the 90 baby goats currently living at the Millery's farm have a name. One is called Loretta, but naming each and every one would be a nearly impossible feat; they are just too difficult to tell apart.
EIN ANDAUERNDES AUF UND AB
Der Ski Rando Parc bietet auf mehr als 40 Kilometern rundum Crans-Montana alles was das Skitourenherz begehrt. Für alle, vom blutigen Anfängern bis zur ambitionierten Sportlerin, sind passende Routen vorhanden.
KEIN SPASS, ES WIRD ERNST
Mit Mitte 20 ist Robin Briguet schon über zehn Jahre in seinem Sport erfolgreich. Freestyle macht ihm zwar verdammt viel Spaß, als Funsport will er es aber nicht verstanden wissen.
THE DILIGENCE OF A GREENKEEPER
He is the one who takes care of the lawns, paths and water surfaces at the world-famous Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club. Roland Dumoulin is a greenkeeper, and his love for his work is tangible.
“IT’S NOT ALL ABOUT TIME, TIME, TIME.“
55 kilometres through the mountains, 4,000 metres of difference in altitude – that’s a challenge that only a few can rise up to. Still, the Trail des Patrouilleurs is one of the more endurable alpine marathons.
TWILIGHT ZONE ON THE ROAD BIKE
The region around Crans-Montana is a large playground for racing cyclists. It allows them to move in two worlds: In the valley, the landscape is characterised by extensive vineyards and orchards.
THE JOY OF GOLFING IN THE MOUNTAINS
18 holes at an altitude of 1,500 metres: The Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club is one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world – and one of the many alpine golf courses that attract more and more people. For very good reasons.
FACE TO FACE WITH THE SWISS GIANTS
Endless slopes, summits reaching up to 3,000 metres and tons of snow. Sounds like fun? Yes, it is - freeriding in the Crans-Montana region.
NIGHTFALL IN THE MOUNTAINS
Snow hiking and night sledging are particularly spectacular under a full moon. And even more so with the right guide.
MORE THAN A RACE
Ditching the office for an amazing outdoor experience is always a great idea, but the Davos Klosters swissalpine is not your ordinary city marathon.
THE APRÈS-SKI PIONEERS OF DAVOS
Whirlpools and palm trees at 2560 metres above sea level next to people in ski wear dancing on tables: The Jatzhütte mountain restaurant has been known for its legendary parties since 1988.
VISITING A FANTASY WORLD
You will find more than perfect conditions for ice climbing in Sertig Valley – and you will also feel like you've travelled to another world.
THE ART OF TELEMARK
Telemark skiing may be one of the most elegant forms of skiing, but it sure feels awkward at first!
THE REDISCOVERY OF A MOUNTAIN
Pischa is one of many mountains around Davos. What makes it so special? Pischa is allowed to be just that, a mountain, and nothing else.
MORE THAN AN ELEMENT
When you turn living in the mountains into a profession, there are no boundaries to your creativity. Manfred Hofer let his imagination run wild in the mountains around Kitzbühel and realised that a ski school can be much more than what you think.
ALMOST FAMOUS
In addition to the prestigious Hahnenkamm race for the downhill heroes of this world, Kitzbühel also hosts a race in which passion counts for far more than just a place on the podium: The Audi quattro Ski Cup.
THE REAL HERO ON CENTRE COURT
He spent half of his life on the tennis court – without ever having played. But all the stars really respect and appreciate his work: Meet Fritz Mitteregger, groundskeeper at the Kitzbühel Tennis Club for 33 years.
THE LIFE OF A LEGEND
Even at the age of 81, former alpine ski racer Mathias Leitner is still an excellent skier.
DETERMINATION IS GREAT – BUT NOT AT ALL COSTS
David Kreiner is a double world champion in Nordic combined. He met us for a critical conversation on (professional) sports and life in general.
GOLF TWINS
Grace and Christina have been playing golf for as long as they can remember. Today the talented twins are looking forward to a bright future in professional golf.
THE KITZBÜHEL CODE
"Some places are special. Their energy around them makes you feel better. There are a few here in Kitzbühel," says guide Harald Kunstowny.
„IF YOU ARE SUCCESSFUL, IT DOESN’T MATTER WHAT IT IS“
Does a famous skier find it boring to plan houses? And to what extent is a documentary about extreme sport real or scripted? We got the answers from Axel Naglich.
TRACES
“Welcome to my office,“ skiing guide Markus Dagn likes to say to his clients when they reach the top of a snow-covered mountain.
NAMASTE, LECH!
A traditional ski resort in the Alps and Eastern spirituality – can the two go together? "Most definitely," says Anna Reschreiter who left behind a career in business consulting to teach yoga in Lech.
„IT’S NOT ABOUT WHO GETS DOWN THE FASTEST“
Why Ski-Club Arlberg is more than just a sports association.
„THIS IS NOT AEROBATIC FLYING“
If you think helicopter pilots are adrenaline junkies, you should talk to Captain Stefan Ganahl in Lech Zürs.
THE ASCENT TO DEEP BREATHING
Letting go, climbing up and taking a deep breath have become the luxuries of our time. When was the last time you paid attention to your breathing? The last time you noticed how the air fills and then leaves your lungs?
GOLFING LIKE A KING
Finally, golf is being played in the Zugertal valley near Lech. It only took 40 years of planning and 24 different layouts.
A 2HP FAMILY BUSINESS
Coachman Josef Stöckler and his daughter Anna make for a “good team” in its most original sense.
GIRL POW(D)ER!
There are times when women prefer to keep to themselves. Lorraine Huber’s freeride camps in Lech Zürs am Arlberg are such an occasion – because in sports, men tend to stress everyone out.
A FAMILY MAKES FOR A GOOD TEAM
11-year-old Moritz from St. Anton loves climbing. And there is something in it for everyone in his family.
PUSHING THE LIMITS
What really keeps the enthusiastic racing cyclists of the ARLBERG Giro on their bikes is the thrill of the challenge.
DAILY LIFE AT THE ARLBERG
A glimpse into the life of a family of three in St. Anton. The parents go freeriding for a living. And the daughter? Is looking forward to her first day of school.
WHERE GOOD SKIERS GO TO CLIMB
The Winter Climbing Route in St. Anton am Arlberg is a special attraction. Here, the path is the goal, and there are other highlights too!
EMBODIED ENERGY
There is a lot of energy in and around the Darmstädter Hütte mountain hut. Positive and clean energy.
FEARLESS IN ST. ANTON
St. Anton am Arlberg has steep slopes, but it's a great place for kids to learn how to ski.
MOUNTAIN RESCUE IS NO ONE-MAN SHOW
The members of St. Anton's mountain rescue team are ready to help at a moment's notice – and they are all volunteers!
TEE OFF VS. DOWN HILL
A wonderful view of the surrounding mountains, perfectly groomed slopes and fantastic weather: ideal conditions for a round of golf in Megève.
MÈGEVE IN THE SADDLE
As the only equestrian event of its kind in the French Alps, Jumping International de Mègeve makes for an absolute summer highlight.
HAPPY COWS, HAPPY PEOPLE
With a direct view of the Mont Blanc's frosted peaks, Franck Blanchet runs a mountain chalet restaurant. Good food, life in the mountains and his cattle are the ingredients to his personal recipe for happiness.
WE WERE CLASSIC TOURISTS
Freestyle twins Sandy and Andy Collet do what they love, film it and make money.
DOWN THE CANYON
Sliding, jumping, climbing, abseiling – canyoning is all about pushing your boundaries. The picturesque Canyon de la Belle au Bois is the perfect place to try it.
RUNNING FREE WITH THE DOGS
Dogsledding makes you happy, says Jonathan Nachon, musher and owner of 30 dogs.
A (BREATHTAKING) SEA OF ICE AND SNOW
Chamonix is a Mecca of alpine sports, where the crème de la crème of freeride skiers gathers each winter.
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