Interview

1. Favorite Dalbello Boot

DRS WC

2. What do you use this boot for?

I use this boot for all my skiing - racing, freetime and off-piste.

3. Why do you like this boot?

They are made for my feet so they feel like slippers and I feel confident in them.

4. Why do you like being a part of the Dalbello team?

Everyone is so helpful and they take so much time to fit my boots so I can ski to the very best of my ability.

5. How long have you been riding for Dalbello?

Since 2014

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6. What age did you start skiing? 

I started to ski when I was 2.5 years old, trying to keep up with my older brother. I loved it right from the start.

7. Biggest breakthrough in your ski career

There have been many - becoming the youngest skier to represent Switzerland in the Olympics at the age of 17, winning my first World Cup race in 2010, coming back from a career threatening knee injury to be World Champion the next season, and of course my Olympic medals.

8. Favorite Place to ride

I'm lucky that I get to ski in so many amazing places, but my favourite is always my home mountain in Villars.

9. Your Best Ski Trip you have done

I went to Revelstoke 3 times before the World Cup season use to start in Canada and there was amazing powder - it was like a dream, skiing in champagne powder on the opening day of the season, before the resort was getting popular. We had wide open areas with no people, it was honestly like a dream.

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

Japan

11. Ski Hero/Role Model Growing up

My brother - I was always chasing him and trying to keep up, I get my fighting spirit from those days. In ski cross it is Ophelie David, who is such an inspiring person on and off the slopes.

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

We are on the road for so many months, that I really just enjoy the simple pleasures of being at home and having the chance to catch up with friends and family. And I always look forward to my end of season holiday in May!

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

Skiing is a strange sport as we train for 8 months to race for four. I actually train mostly in the gym, doing weight training, balance training, parkour specific for my sport. You can follow my training on my instagram page.

14. What can’t you live without

It's awful to say it by my phone and my passport - they are essential when I am away. That and a good cup of tea or some chocolate!

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

I think my friends would say that I am always smiling and cheerful. I can't sit still and am always busy doing things. And I hate admin/emails/sitting at my computer!

16. Motto/Words you live by

Passion, Courage and Integrity

17. Favorite Social Media Channel

Instagram

18. Future Goals and Plans and Ambitions

To try and stay fit and healthy. Enjoy the present moment. To be able to ski in one more Olympic Games, winning more medals would be the icing on the cake, but mostly to have fun and enjoy what I do.

19. Your Favourite World Cup Race on the circuit?

I love the race in Sunny Valley in Russia, the atmosphere is amazing - the course is big and fun and it’s the only international event they have there so there are always huge crowds who come out to support us. Also, because the first prize is a crown. I am lucky enough to have collected a few :) I love that track.