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With a football and CIOS background, this die-hard winter sports fanatic stepped on a snowboard for the first time when he was in his early twenties. Clearly not inherited from home but what was he sold after that first descent. He then also decided to make this profession his profession someday. This took a while to come … Alex, now in his early 40s, has mainly worked in the media. He has worked for Yahoo, Endemol, Tenfold and Infostrada, among others. Later he made the switch to winter sports at Skihorizon and Nortlander, among others. In 2008, he founded SnowRepublic, an online winter sports community supported by sponsors such as; Atomic, Snowworld, Salomon and O’neill. After setting up and managing this for six years, he sold it. Yet after a few years it started to tickle again. He was then often asked by acquaintances / friends to help shape their winter sports, the idea Snowplanners was born! For Alex, snowplanners equals entrepreneurship, friendship, adventure, mountains, snow, sportiness and fun. What could be better than a shared passion, a fantastic group of people with the same DNA. The Snowplanners professionals provide the best tailor-made winter sports trips and also write about all adventures and winter sports news.
Lees verderSebastiaan was on skis for the first time at the age of 8. After not skiing for years, he made his re-entry during a winter sports holiday at the age of 16. Not as a skier, but as a snowboarder. After this vacation he was immediately impressed by the snow, kick, atmosphere and relaxation. During his sports training he received his Anwarter and NSL diploma, among other things. After completing the training, he gave snowboard lessons in various snow areas and stood behind the bar to make as many snow meters as possible. During his studies, he worked in a winter sports department, so he tried to keep abreast of the latest gear and gadgets. He is now working as a teacher on an MBO Sports and Exercise course. He comes into contact with all kinds of sports every day, but his passion remains snow sports. At the MBO Sports and Exercise, he is always busy with sports. Here he provides, among other things, the Fitness training. Because of his work in education, it is possible to go to the snow often. His winter sport is all about: lots of snow, enjoyment, apres-ski and lots of fun. In his spare time he likes to exercise and makes his own beanies.
Lees verderThis versatile ski star moves in different disciplines within the winter sport. Rarely can she be found on the slopes, but all the more in the park and outside. In addition, she has specialized over the years in the structures of adapted winter sports. After her first training in Sport Management & Entrepreneurship, Caroline went on an adventure and spent three seasons in a row (Canada, Austria and New Zealand) literally tasting the snow. It tasted like more! During her second study, she went looking for winter sports in the Netherlands and she started freestyling. She spent many hours in the park of the indoor halls and trained with the freestyle team Steasy and participated in various competitions. After completing her second Masters in Sport Policy and Organization, she found work in winter sports. At the NSkiV she has put the structure for the adapted winter sports on the map and thus offered the possibility that everyone with a disability, just like everyone else, can enjoy winter sports. This structure has paid off and many people with physical disabilities have started practicing winter sports, some of which are now even professional. Organizing and initiating international projects and races, including World Cups, is no stranger to her either. During her employment, she has put many initiatives for adapted winter sports on the market together with other countries and the IPC. Nowadays she enjoys freeriding to the fullest. She was able to do this fully in Japan and in the surroundings of Kaprun. Whether it is a trip with many altimeters, sleeping in a mountain hut or putting a boat pack, challenging yourself while skiing and discovering beautiful places in the remote nature is for her the most beautiful thing there is.In 2017 she started her own organization, called: UP Adaptive Sports. UP stands for Unlimited Possibilities and offers a wide range of adaptive skiing or snowboard activities for people who are physically or mentally disabled. She does that in the area of Kaprun, Austria. For more information look at www.upadaptivesports.com Experiencing winter sports is very high on her priority list and therefore she follows the advice given: “just enjoy!”
Lees verderMy name is Robin Kaptein, 21 years old and from Lochem Gelderland. Now I must say that I can no longer be found here so often. From an early age I have always been with my parents to the mountain countries, skiing holidays and walking holidays were always the annual outing. Because of this I was inspired at a young age by the mountains and nature, especially for the sporting possibilities in the alpine countries. After high school I went to study at the CIOS Arnhem. Here I got my trainer-coach diploma with the outflow stream Outdoor sports. During these years I set my sights on becoming an international mountain guide within the IVBV training in Austria. This is my absolute dream! For this I gradually started following training within the Austrian ski teacher system. With this I taught four seasons in Austria in Sankt Johann in Tirol, I have also worked in Coronet Peak, Queentown New Zealand for one season. I am also connected to the current ski Anwarter course at CIOS Arnhem, where we train current students for the ski instructor exam in Austria. In the meantime I have obtained my Landes diploma in snow sport in Tyrol, next January I will start my state course in snow sport Austria. This is the highest attainable ski teacher certificate in Austria. This made me eligible for the Dutch Interski Team, which will represent the Netherlands this winter at the four-yearly international ski teacher meeting in Bulgaria. After my Staatliche training I hope to be able to start my dream: the Austrian IVBV Training. My little boy’s dream has gradually become reality. And I spend all my free time on mountain adventures and of course with my passion for snow and snow sports. Robin Kaptein Instagram: robin Kaptein
Lees verderMerijn has been working as a sports instructor since 2000, but postponed winter sports for as long as possible the first time. He knew that after the first time he wanted nothing else and there probably wouldn’t be any money left for a summer vacation. At the age of 23, it was really going to happen and was immediately sold. At the time working as a full time skating and inline skating and outdoor instructor. From 2009, winter sports holidays were no longer enough and he left for New Zealand for his first full season. He obtained his first snowboard instructor degrees that season. Many more would follow in the snow, the counter now stands at 15. In addition to snowboarding, he also obtained his degrees for skiing and back country. Since he makes it a habit to turn his hobbies into his work, he has also become a kite surfing instructor. In all seasons people worked full time as ski and snowboard instructor / guide. If there is no snow to play in, he is standing behind the stove in a number of renowned restaurants in Amsterdam. After New Zealand and Canada, the last 6 years were in Japan. Here the love for culture, food and snow (lots of snow!) Came together. For the time being he is not going to leave it either. Together with his wife Annemiek, they have bought a lodge and set up their own snowsports school. The Japan Snowsports company wants to distinguish itself through a customized product. In addition, they look for the best snow and terrain for their customers. www.jpsnowsports.com
Lees verderAnnemiek was on skis for the first time at the age of four. Her flashy skiing career began by participating in the “gästerennen” in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis at the end of the ski class. Winter sports soon became her favorite holiday, preferably several times a year! After her study Educational Science & Technology, she went after the winter. Summer in the Netherlands? Surely there must be snow somewhere else in the world? And yes, she continued her career in New Zealand and followed a ski instructor training, after which she would stick to a winter in Canada. After having been in the office for 3 years in the Netherlands, she wanted to go to the snow for a little longer than 1 week a year in paid vacation days. It became a Japan season. And then really back to the office! But not for long …. The Japow liked it so much that she will spend her fifth winter in Japan next season. She is now also a snowboard teacher and has followed the necessary back country courses. Together with her husband Merijn, they have since bought a lodge and set up their own snowsports school. They both fell in love with the snow, the culture and the possibilities that Japan has to offer. With their company Japan Snowsports, the couple offers its customers a great Japan experience both in powder and beyond. Oh yes, and on the side she does some extra work as a freelance e-learning specialist. By organizing her life in this way she knows how to combine her passions for learning and snow in the ultimate way. www.jpsnowsports.com
Lees verderBrian is the founder of www.skitechniek.nl. Through this platform, he wants to bring the intricacies of high performance skiing to anyone who wants to hear it taught. The perfect bend, that is what Brian strives for. He himself skims to make each turn slightly better than the previous one. Preferably between the posts, giant slalom or slalom. It will therefore not surprise you that Brian used to ski races. He started skiing when he was 2 years old and at the age of 7 he started skiing competitions, first at the Wolfskamer and then at Ski-Pro. After years of being in the top 3 of Dutch youth, he regrettably stopped this wonderful hobby. Brian has been teaching ski lessons for years, last season he was as ski instructor at 1. Skischule Kühtai, and he also trained the local competition team. If Brian is not in the white gold, he likes to read scientific articles about skiing. In short, Brian is a real skiing technique nerd.
Lees verderUnder the guise of “if she can walk, she can ski,” Geertje was put on a pair of plastic skietjes at the age of 1.5, and a year later it was time for the first pair of real skis. With two pairs of socks on because there were no ski boots in her size, she made her first ski meters. After the first time with the gondola up, little Geertje came downstairs, howling because she wanted to go again and was not allowed. It is clear that that love of skiing has never disappeared. In the meantime, Geertje has won 24 national titles in alpine skiing. In different age categories and disciplines, and on all surfaces. In addition, she has also performed well in international competitions, such as a 14th place at the Universiade, 3rd at the German junior championships and a 22nd place in the European Cup. After 9 years of top sport and various injuries, it was time to put an end to the top sport career and she started working as a coordinator at Snowsports Academy Racing. After 3 years in that position, she started working as a self-employed person. Geertje is currently training ski skiers at Ski Racing Heemskerk, has her own G-Force team and partly runs a team for juniors and senior racers from the Netherlands and Belgium. In addition, she also likes to work with fanatic and advanced adults. And finally, in the little bit of time that remains, as an EQfit coach, she helps people with their personal development. By the way, don’t underestimate Geertje as a “slalom girl”. She also likes to go down in the field and put Berber on fire in the Dutch freeride competitions. Ski courses: Landes 1, Alpinkurs, D-Trainer and Trainergrundkurs.
Lees verderVincent stepped on a snowboard twenty years ago. From then on snowboarding is his passion that he would like to share with others. As a teacher of economics in secondary education, he organized ski and snowboard trips to Austria for many years. He also followed various courses and courses in Austria in order to teach. During his vacations, he was a snowboard teacher in Anzère in Switzerland for 8 years. In 2017 he went to Iceland for the first time and was sold by this magical country with unparalleled winter sport possibilities. Over the past two seasons, he has worked as a snowboard teacher for the Hlidarfjall ski area in Akureyri. In his spare time he has discovered the freeride possibilities of Northern Iceland on his splitboard. In the meantime, he worked as a teacher at the Rotterdam University of Applied Sciences at the community sport marketing and management. In the summer Vincent works as a guide in both the north and south of Iceland. He now knows everything about this country. Especially in the field of winter sports. This winter his company VT Adventures (www.vtadventures.nl) will organize trips in Northern Iceland. These trips are suitable for all winter sports enthusiasts who would like to experience a new winter sports adventure. Even if you are looking for freeride, splitboard or touring ski adventures in Iceland then you should go to VT Adventures. https://www.icelandsnowsports.com/
Lees verderBorn in Munich 1975 my Dad put me on skis at the age of 3. Growing up on the Eastcoast i skied Maine, Vermont and New Hampshire. Billy Berry, my Neighbor, a Stock car racer had two yellow Ski Doo Snowmobiles, he got me hooked on everything with an engine. At the age of 8 i had my life goals all figured out. A professional Ski-and Snowmobile Instructor! Ahhh nope- thats not how someone else had it planned for me:-) So i took some detours- Hotel Management and Culinary School, managing a Boutique Hotels Restaurant in Boston, managing a Night Club in Lake Tahoe, Barcelona, London, LA where amongst some of my ”layovers” to my Life Goal. I have seen a lot of our World but when Thomas from Tobe Outerwear invited me to test his Gear in his stomping grounds i found the place i wanted to finally settle down for good. Last year i bought a House in Sweden from 1890, in Jormvattnet – population 80. Done with Big City Life:-) I’ve become a Snowplanner as thats what my life is about! Winter is my Summer!
Lees verderMauro is passionate of sports in the mountain, including skiing, ice climbing and rock climbing. With more than 30 years of experience in the mountains, this passion turned into a profession, becoming an alpine guide. He has a deep knowledge of the Alps, especially of the Aosta Valley, organizing excursions on the Mont Blanc, Matterhorn, Monte Rosa, … Every year he does free ride travels in Hokkaido, Canada and Norvey lhttps://www.mauropiccione-guidaalpina.it/ info@mauropiccione-guidaalpina.it
Lees verderI am originally from Toulon in the south of France. Before I dedicate my time fully to my passion for off piste skiing, ski touring, ice climbing and mountaineering, I have completed a degree in Alpine Geography. My thirst for adventure took me from countries such as Turkey, Peru, to the high mountains of Pakistan and to Norway for some ski and sailing trips Since 2000, I work as a Mountain Guide in Chamonix, La Clusaz and all over the world. I am based near La Clusaz. It\\\\\\\’s a beautifull ski resort for quiet Off Piste Ski and Ski Touring runs, with great snow conditions. I know by heart all the Chamonix greatest of pistes as well. I enjoy guiding, but my favourite part is to teach my clients in order to become better in all the activities www.mountain-guide-adventure.com/ Facebook : https://m.facebook.com/Mountain.Guide.Adventure.Chamonix Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/mga_chamonix/ YouTube : https://m.youtube.com/user/MountainGuiding
Lees verderFrom the first moment that Peter saw snowflakes flutter down, he was enchanted by the winter. After years of nagging at his parents, they finally took him on winter sports at the age of 10. When skiing went smoothly, snowboarding became the next goal. From the age of 16 he went out with friends. First the French student destinations Les Deux Alpes, St. Sorlin and Val Thorens. Then Andorra, Zillertal and Brixental. When his study of Economic Geography entered the final phase, Peter started thinking about a snow-rich sequel. He was allowed to write to the state of Washington in the United States to write his thesis. To be able to stand in the snow himself, he chose climate change and its influence on ski areas as the subject. From the University of Seattle, Peter often moved into the Cascade Range and Olympic Mountains. To conduct interviews in ski resorts but of course also to make the necessary descents. After his diploma he could finally do a season in the snow. He spent a winter in Königsleiten and then in Scandinavia. For Snowboarder MAG, Peter made a tour in a converted van. He wrote articles about unknown ski resorts in Scandinavia, the Baltic States, Eastern Europe, Turkey, Georgia, Russia, Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. This was not only about snowboarding but also about the difference in culture and winter sports experience. In Kyrgyzstan, Peter sold his converted van. The Kyrgyz buyer (Maksat) became his best friend. Maksat rented skis from a sea container of 20 years old. He wanted to use the purchased van to bring skis from the city to the ski area (15 km away). Exporting the Dutch van took the necessary time. In the meantime, Peter spent a lot of time with Maksat’s family and friends. He got to know the ins and outs of Kyrgyz life. When he returned to the Netherlands, he wanted to support the local skiers. Peter took a job at Bizztravel in Groningen. As a buyer for winter sports, he spent enough time in the snow. He also met many entrepreneurs from the winter sports industry. In this way, Peter collected material for Maksat in Kyrgyzstan. Skis, snowboards, clothing, sledges and avalanche equipment. He sent this to Central Asia to breathe new life into the local ski rental. Moreover, he regularly went there to freeride. When he started supporting several ski projects, he founded a foundation with friends. This Ryce Travel Foundation helped with the construction of a yurt camp, donated clothing, gave ski lessons and started a football school (because they happened to receive a container with second-hand football clothing). The foundation also tried to bring Central Asia to the attention of Western travelers. When you got there on the slopes you would hear no language other than Kyrgyz, Kazakh, Uzbek or Russian. When Bizztravel was sold in 2015, Peter decided to offer trips himself. These journeys naturally began in Kyrgyzstan. It had to be a trip where the local economy was supported and where travelers would see something of the country in addition to winter sports. It had to be a winter sport that you will never forget. The ski areas are quite limited so Peter was committed to creating a total experience. He convinced local owners to run a yurt camp in the winter and he ensured that the horses came from the stable in the winter. Eventually it became a trip with skiing in a ski area, droppings with a Pistenbully, sleeping in yurts, swimming in hot springs, singing during karaoke, horse riding with downhill, hiking among red rocks, strolling in the capital Bishkek and dancing in a pajama in a spa complex. Everywhere you are taken care of by local people, you sleep in local guesthouses and you eat local meals. And if you are white, you can leave winter sports items for local projects. These journeys have been expanded enormously in recent years with destinations along the former silk route. Ryce Travel now offers trips to Kyrgyzstan, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Kosovo, Serbia, Montenegro, Northern Macedonia, Turkey and Lebanon. In addition, the foundation has started building so-called Travel HUBs. In the town of Karakol (Kyrgyzstan) a meeting center for tourists and locals was opened last summer. In the HUB is a ski rental, an outdoor shop, a coffee shop, a pub, a roof terrace and an information center. The same concept will be realized in Peja (Kosovo) and in Tbilisi (Georgia) in the coming years. Peter nowadays spends most of his winters in countries along the Silk Road. This year he even organizes the first Silkroad Freeride Tour where local freeriders can participate in a four-day event in Karakol, Kyrgyzstan. They are trained by pro-riders from Europe and the US. The goal is to prepare local freeriders for the World Freeride Tour.
Lees verderMarco is our Snowplanner in Norway and was born in the Lake District of Italy on February 4, 1967. Married. Master in Business Administration at Bocconi University. Self employed. Italian passport. Operating with the company Sailingtheweb Ltd, UK. As a Snowplanner Marco organize cool Ski and Sailing trips in Norway. Land-based career and activities Financial manager from 1990 to 1999 Yacht broker since 2000 at Sailingtheweb Ltd. Technological start-up manager since 2016 at egoprivate.com Sailing History Italian bluewater licence in 1990, power and sail. Several years dinghy sailing in Snipe Class. Purchased an old S&S Swan in 1998 and started 5 years of sailing between Atlantic and Pacific. Chartering for Ocean Voyages since 1999. Sailing expertise Specialized in high latitude sailing, always as vessel master; several seasons and around 20,000 miles sailed in Alaska, Patagonia, North and Baltic Seas, Brittany and Norway. Sailing in cold waters, icy conditions, strong currents and williwaws. Charter Charter captain since 1999, with hundreds of guests on private and charter monohulls and catamarans up to 60 ft. Sailing areas Patagonia, Brasil, Alaska, Norway, Sweden, Caribbean, Central America and Mediterranean (especially Italy, Corsica, Sardinia, Spain, Croatia and Greece). I have been also embarked, upon special request, as cook. A long list of references is available upon request.
Lees verderMy dream was to turn my hobby into my career. I started to do instructor course at the age of 16 and I have been working as a ski & snowboard instructor ever since. I studied Sports Management at the University of Applied Sciences in Groningen. During my studies I worked as an event manager in water and winter sports. I have organized international kitesurfing events in the Netherlands and the Caribbean. In the summer months I work as a kite surfing instructor and tour guide. I fly all over the world to go kite surfing in beautiful places and to let people enjoy this beautiful sport. My favorite sports can also be combined and then it is called Snowkiting. we use the kite to go up instead of the lift and you can cruise through the mountains in no time. it may sound extreme but it is more accessible as you may think. For the last 2 years I have been organizing snow kite trips to Alp dhuez in France with KiteActive. I hope to meet you soon in the powder or on a beautiful white beach.
Lees verderMy love affair with Snow-Sports began when I was a kid, no idea how old. But less than 10 for sure. I remember sledging on a private ski club hill in the Peak District, Derbyshire. Seeing some skiers and a button lift, I knew I wanted this. Ski Sunday and the two Bell Brothers, Martin and Graham racing for GB later caught my imagination. My course was set. I first skied age 14. Pamporovo, Bulgaria, 1989. Day 1. I reasoned snowplough was unnecessary. I could basically speed skate on the ice rink. Surely, I could do parallels easy? I suggested this to my instructor, he disagreed. I refused to learn snowplough. On that basis we fell out. So, after lunch on day 1, for this reason, my instructor said follow his directions and snowplough with the class or ski on my own. On my own it was. I skied on the same hill next to my ski class, alone. I fell. Lots. End of Day 2, after falling & failing, then failing & falling, the parallels clicked. I never looked back. A speed demon was born. End of Day 3 I skied down “the Wall”. These days, I’m a 21year old kid trapped in a well-used (maybe abused) body, 44 years old. My sporting lifetime includes playing a little pro & semi pro cricket, being a licensed free fall skydiver, motorsports participant, martial artist (karate) and super keen skier (I qualified as an instructor with IASI in 2015) for 30 years. In 2019 I vowed to step away from corporate life to develop myself as a Life/Success Coach. My intention was for my life to be reformed around my skiing. I am slowly re-dedicating my life. Skiing is now my dominant sport & passion. Mountain life is in my soul. My love of sport at the heart of it all. My vision, through the medium of skiing, is to coach people in the art of the growth mindset. To help develop and leverage internal mental power to drive you onwards and upwards, to strengthen the body and mind and fulfil all your potential, create success for yourself and discover your joy, on or off the Mountain. January 20, 2020 brought a significant life event. My right ski came off carving round an S bend hard left. I was thrown into at least two trees. My injuries? 16 bone fractures, a lung haematoma, exploded knee. 2 operations, titanium leg plates, reconstructed knee. Still a speed demon lives. Rehab will be long and hard. For season 2021 to be my comeback I will work harder than ever before. I will recover. I will be stronger. I will be a better skier and a better coach. I will succeed and leverage my experience to help people who want and need a little help to reach their dream. I will make this experience become a benefit for myself and others What is my experience for, if not for the use and benefit those who seek help and support to develop their life and realise their dreams? Combining innovative approaches to traditional ski teaching with other modes of learning and a proprietary model for success, psychological resilience and strength development, I will enable and support people to reach and achieve their own dreams, in skiing and in life. Because for Me, Skiing IS LIFE and every Human Being deserves to live unlimited. Come & Ski, let me delimit you.
Lees verderFloris is a fanatic snowboarder and would prefer to hit the mountain all year round on his board. As the son of founder Alex, he is “obliged” to go on a winter sports holiday with his father. He can be found regularly in SnowWorld to improve his technique and skills. The ski area that he finds absolutely fantastic is Saalbach-Hinterglemm. There are of course many ski resorts on his bucket list, but that will be all right. As a “crown prince”, Floris is involved with Snowplanners to learn the tricks of the trade and to participate in the company at a young age. Because tell yourself … you can’t start early enough with that. He thinks it’s great to be able to work with people who are just as stoked as himself when it comes to snow, mountains and speed.
Lees verderFrom an early age Jaco has had a passion for the weather and especially for extreme weather. Even as a little boy, when it was snowing he could not be kept inside. Until last year, his winter sports experience consisted only of walking in the snow and cross-country skiing in the Ardennes. In 2017 the opportunity presented itself with Weeronline and Zoover on a ski trip to Kirchberg. Here Jaco received his first ski lessons and became infected with the “winter sports virus”. This winter sports experience tastes like more. Jaco started as a meteorologist in 2010 at Weeronline. Since 2015 he has been responsible for PR and spokesmanship at Weeronline and he also manages the team of meteorologists. From February 2018, together with the team of meteorologists, he provides news reports about the weather in the Alps for Snowplanners. Jaco van Wezel – Meteorologist and spokesperson from Weeronline Bekijk hier meer wintersportweer: Weeronline
Lees verderMy name is Ricardo Romijn, I am 26 years old and I am a graduate from Zoetermeer. In daily life I a Production Specialist at Oculenti and also a Producer / Sound Engineer. From childhood I have been a fanatic athlete. I played soccer and tennis on a nice level, but where does snowboarding come from? In the 2nd grade of high school I got the chance to go on a (winter sports) school trip to Malnitz. There I was taught snowboarding for a week and from that moment on the love for snowboarding started.
Lees verderAmanda Romijn is 30 years old and lives in Zoetermeer. In daily life she works as a Physiotherapist in The Hague. She also works with multiple handicapped people and gives tennis lessons. Tennis has always been her sport from an early age. As a child, Amanda and her family also went on winter sports, but at that time she was still rather uncomfortable. Every time she went to class she took her ski’s off to make snowmen! Amanda liked that much better then 🙂 That Amanda is sporty is evident from the fact that she has done sport and exercise as a pre-education. During this training Amanda naturally also got snow sports and then she loved it! Nowadays she goes to the snow every year and she can’t live without it anymore! She has tried skiing a number of times, but apparently Amanda is not a hero in that. No snowboarding, that is where her passion lies and that is a lot easier for her and she thinks it’s great to do! Amanda also owns her own travel website https://justmytravel.nl I really enjoy winter sports because you are so active in the snow all day and afterwards you can look back tired and satisfied on a great day. The feeling of pushing your limits on a snowboard is really great! When you go down the mountain on your snowboard, you just forget everything, but then everything! You can empty your head and relax and enjoy nature and sports.
Lees verderRaised in the Limburg mountains, with a huge love for the Austrian mountains. From childhood on, every year on wintersport trips. It is therefore really in her DNA. Started as a skier at the age of five but eventually switched to snowboarding. She is only happy making long tours, with a bit of responsible off-piste here and there. She seizes every opportunity to stand on her board. Always in for a party, trying to turn every day into a festival and is a terrible animal lover. Monique currently also works as a graphic designer. Passion for image and video, therefore, always makes an after movie of every winter sports holiday. She loves to capture memories on image.
Lees verderBorn in ’99, lawstudent with a lot of enthusiasm for winter sports. Did one season of ski and snowboard instructing in Serfaus-Fiss-Ladis in ’17-’18 and like to come back there once in a while. Besides that I’m a big fan of the Arlberg region and love to come back there every year.
Lees verderNot only started my wintersport history when I was four years old, it got a boost when I chose to study Applied Physics. What started with building my own ski’s as a physics project ended up in several homemade ski’s. Whenever I have free time I try to travel throughout the world and use these days to ski wherever it’s possible.
Lees verderWhen something is a passion, the motivation is there. When I first started skiing, on a plastic carpet, I knew this was just the start of living the dream of skiing as many days as possible a year. The first opportunity I had, after my high school, was to go and work as an “Anwärter instructor” for a season in Austria, in Neukirchen am Grossvenediger. The years after, I came back several times to Neukirchen and explored many other great places to ski. Over the past years I had the opportunity to ski an incredible number of days with other passionate people. I obtained my full Austrian Landes Qualification and coincidentally became also an Anwärter snowboard instructor. Since I now live in Frankfurt, having the mountains closer by, I feel blessed to have the opportunity to ski very often, to train together with many different people, all having a one thing in common: a passion for snow.
Lees verderLarissa van der Laan is a Dutch/German scientist, artist, and snowboard instructor, who lives for the cold. Skiing and snowboarding during holidays weren’t enough, so it led to getting her teaching license and being fascinated by snow even more. Now, between doing glacier and climate change research at the University of Hannover and running her art business ANDA Design, she still finds as much time as possible to be in the mountains or in the north, exploring snow and ice in all its forms. Larissa is passionate about communicating and teaching, whether it’s about science, painting, or how to make your first backside turn. If you want to know more, find her on Instagram at @anda.designstore, e-mail her or visit her website andadesignstore.com “
Lees verderI’m Patrick Bätz, 28 years old, and I was born and living in St. Anton am Arlberg! Close to the slopes. Started skiing as soon as I started walking^^ nearly before. I was racing until the age of 17… After Racing I did all the ski instructor and Trainer Education in Austria…Since there I’m Ski instructor, off-piste and Touring guide in my hometown… Since 2014 I’m an educator and examiner for the Highest Level in Austria for 6 years…Was a member of the Interski DEMO Team Austria in 2015 Argentina and 2019 Bulgaria and won 2 times the Demo European championship with Demo team St. Anton am Arlberg (Schwungdesigner) I’m also a professional photographer and videographer^^ it’s a nice combination with skiing and being outside in Nature! (do what you love and love what you do!!) I really like skiing on the slopes but what I love most is skiing off-piste!!! And there is never bad weather for skiing!! The best days are those with the heaviest snowfall!! Up and down up and down all day long!!! 😀 So, from November till May there are maybe only 5 days where I’m Not on skis! !!!!So skiing is not only a lifestyle, it’s Life!!!! https://www.skischule-arlberg.com
Lees verderDouglas Stoup is the world\\\’s leading polar explorer and has skied to both North and South Poles more than anyone on the planet. Douglas has lead international climate change expeditions to both poles, including POLETRACK in which he pioneered locator beacons that track climate change for scientists. As founder and President of both Ice Axe Expeditions and the Ice Axe Foundation, he is an educator dedicated to sharing the profound beauty and fragility of our planet and continues to push the limits of human endurance leading disabled adventurers in the polar environments while raising monies and awareness for charities. Ice Axe Expeditions is one of the world\\\’s premiere ski touring companies taking skiers and snowboarders to some of the most remote places on the earth! Such as pioneering skiing in Antarctica, Svalbard as well as Greenland, Iceland, Norway, Kashmir, Chile, New Zealand, Russia and Peru. Douglas is a Protect Our Winters Ambassador, Plastic Pollution Coalition Ambassador, Global Green Ambassador, Expedition Leader, Environmentalist, Humanitarian, Father and Husband! You can learn more at www.iceaxe.tv
Lees verderI’ve only got one true love… Skiing! The fact that I may join this team is a great honor. My first ski experience was when I went to a ski camp with my secondary school. I was 14 when I stumbled down the first slope. I immediately got addicted and was the first one to go up, the last one to go back to the hostel. With school, and later on with friends, I’ve been to different areas in Austria and France. I’m educated as a teacher in Physical Education. I studied at the ALO in Tilburg, the Netherlands. I always had a dream… To go to a skiing area and ski for the winter season! I took the Anwarter course at the SBSSV in Austria and got a job as a ski instructor in Flachau. Due to health issues, I couldn’t ski for a few years, but now I’m up and running again and looking forward to discovering some new areas, meet new likeminded people, and test gear!
Lees verderDear skilovers, I was bornin January the 13 in 1982. in Serbia, South-eastern Europe, and started with skiing when I was 3 years old. Racing career began when I was 6 years old and it last till my 14 in the first phase. I won many national races and medals. In 2002. I become a member of a national ski patrol/mountain rescue squad. Two years later I become a ski instructor with licence, and been working still. In 2005. Serbian RED BULL corporation offered me to go in Slovenia, Kanin, as country representative and to took part in international freeride race, which I did, cause I am a huge offpiste lover. It was a great experience for me. In 2011. I started with ski camps for kids from 7 to 15 years old, and have from 200 to 300 kids during season. That camps become something very recognizable in Serbia with much integrity. In 2015 and 2016. I worked as a ski coach of a local racing kids ski team. In 2010. I received a call from national sport military team and become a member. In the same year, a brought a bronze medal to my military team, and also in a top ten in a slalom race. The winner of the race was Giuliano Razzoli for Italian military team, and only a month before, he won a gold medal in Vancouver winter olypmic games. In 2017, I have opened a ski school in a Kopaonik ski resort, with about 50 ski instructors. Since 2005. I took a part in many ofroad actions and expeditions, heli skiing in Monte Negro etc. In a last three years I organize 3 days ski courses for advanced skiers with lecturing, video analisys. Last year, i had more than 50 participants; this year, I expect around 100. I am also a founder of a brand @skilikepro wich will provide the best quality online ski tutorial – 15 GOLDEN RULES OF SKIING with more than 15 world languages. We filmed it in Dolomity, with professional cameras, did a very good design, animations, and original music. The course will be published in the middle of october 2020. Longing to see reactions, and wish you all another great season!
Lees verderJack van Nunen, 53 years old and living in Salzburg-Stadt. Since 1998 full-time in the winter sports industry in various shops in NL. I have had various positions, such as sales, manager, purchasing, boat fitting, and events. Until 2002 I had an outdoor sports company with activities in Belgium, France, Italy, and Slovenia, specializing in Canyoning and Caving. Emigrated to Austria in 2018 and fulfilled a long-cherished dream there let go … your own Boot fit company. A Dutchman as a boot fitter in the heart of the Alps… exciting! I have followed a number of solid boot-fit courses at the American MasterFit University and of course many clinics and courses of all ski boot brands. I am active in the instruction group of the SnowSafetyCenter that provides avalanche training caters for skiers, snowboarders, tour skiers, splitboarders, snowshoe hikers. All this in Dutch and with Dutch-speaking mountain and ski/snowboard guides. Super fun and above all educational days where we familiarize people with responsibility being busy in the undisturbed terrain. Stay safe and stay boot-fitted.
Lees verderToen ik 2,5 was stond ik voor het eerst op de latten en al snel was het mijn favoriete bezigheid. Ieder jaar ben ik in de voorjaarsvakantie in Serfaus-Fiss-ladis, Oostenrijk te vinden, maar dat ene weekje per jaar vond ik niet genoeg. Na het behalen van mijn middelbare schooldiploma heb ik mijn Anwärter gehaald en heb ik in de winter van 19/20 als skilerares gewerkt bij Skischule Fiss-Ladis. Het delen van mijn passie met anderen zodat zij er ook van kunnen genieten, is iets waar ik veel plezier uithaal. In de winter van 2021/2022 heb ik via EA Ski & Snowboard in Canada mijn CSIA levels 1 & 2 behaald, en tegelijkertijd gewerkt als skilerares in Big White, British Columbia. Een avontuur waar ik ontzettend van heb genoten. In sep 2022 ben ik begonnen aan de studie International Sport Management en naast mijn studie probeer ik zo vaak mogelijk de bergen weer op te zoeken. Wat ik nog allemaal voor avonturen ga beleven in de toekomst is de vraag, maar het zal in ieder geval in de sneeuw zijn!
Lees verderI am an ambitious, sporty man, born and raised in the valley of Engelberg, Switzerland. My name Kili Weibel, 34 years old. Skiing is my big passion. Since I was two years old I have always loved being active and spending time outdoors, if possible in the snow. After a few years of ski racing, I started training to become a ski instructor. In 2011 I became an expert in the Swiss Snowsports Education Pool. Since 2013 I’ve been a member of the Swiss Snow Demo Team, representing Switzerland all around the world at different conferences and meetings and developing the snowsports industry. I have participated two times at INTERSKI (Argentina 2015, Bulgaria 2019). I have won 2 times ISIA World Champion title with my team in synchronized skiing Back home I’m the Technical Director of the Swiss Ski School and responsible for quality control. Apart from that I also work as a ski instructor, offpiste guide and race coach. In my freetime, I meet up with friends and go ski-touring and freeriding. In the summer months I do a lot of mountain-biking. As Technical Director of the Bike School and Swiss Cycling MTB Instructor I was able to connect my second hobby to my profession too. « The mountains are my playground »
Lees verderRichard owns the Heemskerk Ski Center. He has been active in the winter sports world for 30 years and knows like no other everything about winter sports equipment and its maintenance. A real winter sports specialist in heart and soul. He has a CIOS background and is a ski and snowboard instructor. Outside of his direct work for Ski Center Heemskerk, Richard is busy as: Team rider Fischer Teamrider Shred Team rider Hestra Teamrider Peak Performance Visiting instructor Canadian Ski Instructor Alliance Lecturer Wintersport Specialist Mitex Trainer Dutch Ski Association A and B training Trainer Ski Racing Heemskerk Trainer Maxxtracks Indoor ski slopes Participant World Cup Synchro Ski with Rene Rijsdijk Dutch champion Synchro Ski 2005 Winter sports magazine Skitest from 1994 to the present. Technical Coordinator Winter Sports Magazine 2007 up to the present Interski participant since 1991
Lees verderHi, my name is Floris Lafeber and currently, I am studying master meteorology at Wageningen University. My biggest passion is skiing and since childhood, I have been spending time in Berneroberland (Swiss) every year. In addition to all my ski experience, I am an enthusiastic, creative, and energetic person who loves nature.
Lees verderHello everyone, my name is Robin Zweep and I’m studying journalism. I started skiing at the age of four. Every one of my family loves it. Skiclub De Wolfskamer is located in my hometown and you can find me there on the slopes every week. Now for almost 20 years. It\’s nice to combinate my study with my favorite snow sport. I really like to discover new skiing areas \’s and to write some excellent articles about them. Besides that, i always love to make some cool action videos while skiing. This year I’ve visited the world’s largest ski area named Les Trois Vallees in France and the Famous Matterhorn mountain located at the border between Italy and Zwitserland. For skiing with family, my favorite destinations are Pec Pod Snezkou in the Czech Republic and Lienz in Austria because everyone knows there is a way to those places which makes it easy to find each other while skiing.
Lees verderHey there! I am a Dutch journalist, anthropologist, and chief editor of this platform. I have been on the slopes since I was about three years old. First as a skier, and later the snowboard also found me. Now I do both. I am a real speed demon and always look for the fastest descents. As a traveler, culture lover, and storyteller, I am also always on the lookout for beautiful people, and inspiring and intriguing stories. That wonderful winter sports culture, special people, and beautiful nature: that\’s what keeps me warm. – and gluhwein of course! I and this incredible team of Snowplanners can\’t wait to warm you up with the most beautiful stories on and around the slopes. See you there!
Lees verderHi, my name is Danielle and I am 25 winters old. Since I was a little ‘Daantje’ my parents took me twice a year to the mountains. I could barely walk and they had already put me on skis. So it’s no surprise that skiing feels like second nature to me. I have to admit that it wasn’t always fun to have lessons every year until the age of 15. I wanted to ski for myself to create my own track. So when I am in the mountains you will probably find me off-piste. That’s what I like the most. I also love the atmosphere of winter holidays and secretly really enjoy apres ski songs and heisse oma. I look forward to showing you the most amazing ski destinations, fun events, and awesome slopes. Bis später!
Lees verderHi, my name is Meghan Edgar. I am a 20-year-old Dutch snowboarder. The mountains have been a passion of mine since I was little. I was born in Rang-du-Fliers, France where my parents ran a Bed & Breakfast for a couple of years. This was conveniently right beside a ski slope, so I was on skis from the moment I was able to walk. We moved to The Netherlands when I was 4 and fast forward to now 16 years later I am a couple days away from my first season in Austria. The fire never burned out! About 3,5 years ago is when my passion really sparked. I would join the school trips to go skiing, but one day I discovered these videos on YouTube by Stale Sandbech & Spencer. The two of them made funny vlog-style videos that were all about having fun snowboarding with your friends and enjoying life. And at one point I decided that was what I wanted for myself too. So I joined a freestyle snowboarding team in Snow world and started. Every week I fell more and more in love with snowboarding. I just love the community it brings along. Good friends, positive vibes, cheering on everyone’s progression, and above all, having fun!
Lees verderHi there, snow enthusiast! My name is Elise, a Dutch journalist and one of Mountain Media Network’s winter sports fanatics. When I was three years old, my mom put me on little skis for the first time. She grew up in the Swiss mountains and is a really passionate skier, so think I inherited the ‘white DNA’ and love for the mountains from her. Because I fell in love with skiing and never stopped. As a journalist and member of the Mountain Media family, I get the chance to write about the most beautiful winter sports destinations, extraordinary adventures, and the sickest new gear, so that you can enjoy your holiday to the fullest! I’m looking forward to a great new season full of snow and fun and I can’t wait to hear your unique snow story. See you on the slopes!
Lees verderI’m Harley 24, originally from Bermuda and very far from any snow fall. However, my first memory of seeing snow was when I was a child in Switzerland. Not long after I found my love for snowboarding and being up in the mountains. It gives me a sense of peace and happiness to be surrounded by the beautiful wistful white snow, in ways it mimics the white sand I’m so used to on my tropical island I call home. Join me in my articles for this years snow sports across the European mountains, winter in Bermuda, and summer in Australia.
Lees verderMy name is Merle Anema and I am 19 years old. I study journalism. Every day I meet the most inspiring people and go to the most random places. I want my life to be one big adventure. That’s why I have always loved to travel. With my parents, I traveled a lot. We often traveled to the mountains. For me, it is a place for adrenaline (climbing and backpacking) and on the other hand a place for peace (nature). My favorite season in the mountains is the snow sports season. Since I was six I have been skiing every winter. My ski style used to be ‘immer geradeaus’. Now my ski style is a little less dangerous. I look forward to spreading my passion for the mountains, adventures, and snow sports through my articles.
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