Joël Mooser

Portfolio 2009/2010

2011-05-18T03:33:00.001-07:00

Just found my last year’s portfolio while searching my harddisk drive.

Open publication - Free publishing - More freeskier

Season Edit

2011-05-10T00:40:00.001-07:00

I finally found a little – really only a litte – time to cut my season edit.

Have fun!

Early Season Ending

2011-04-25T04:27:00.001-07:00

I’m sorry for my laziness!

One reason is, that there is just nothing very interesting to tell you guys.
I was riding at Laax and Davos and finally found some time to get some shots. The only thing I’m missing now is time to edit them.

The other reason is the fact, that I' wasn’t riding the last 10 days due to an incident which resulted in a breach of my hand/thumb.
I had surgery last monday and now am enjoying some time without skiing, which sucks a little!

Swiss Championships

2011-04-03T10:55:00.001-07:00

Past weekend, there were held the Swiss Freeski Championships at Hoch Ybrig, which is, compared to other resorts here in Switzerland, still pretty well blessed with snow.

The weather was super nice and hot, the riders were motivated and well in a very good mood over the whole weekend. Also the park was well prepared, which, believe me, was not an easy task!

Winner and Man Of The Day was and is the supernatural Kai Mahler. First he won the category rookies and then decided to kick all our asses in the category men which makes him now owner of 2 gold medals and 2 iPads. Furthermore he’s also won the rookies’ overall ranking of the Swiss Freeski Tour. Do I need to say more?

Anyway, in the category rookies, 2nd place was Rico Schuler and Frederick Illiano completed the podium.
In the category men, Kai was followed by Jonas Hunziker and Yannic Lerjen.
Big up to all those guys!

Finally, me, myself and I became 10th. At first I was happy about it, because the level was the highest ever seen in Switzerland I suppose but now, I’m not so happy anymore about it, because I think I could have taken a little more risk.. Anyway, that’s sports and I’m happy to be one of this unique community.

Cheers

BELOWZERO Summer 2011 Escape Part 1 – Val Verzasca, Ticino CH

2011-03-23T04:10:00.001-07:00

BELOWZERO geht mit Dir auf eine Reise. Unser Motto für Sommer 2011 lautet:
Raus aus dem Alltag, Abenteuer erleben, aktiv sein und in jeder Situation die richtige Bekleidung tragen!
Deshalb ist „Escape“ für uns mehr als ein Wort – es ist die Seele unserer neuen Kollektion.
Part 1 dieser Reise, umgesetzt in die aktuelle Sommerkollektion, nimmt Dich mit auf ein unbeschwertes Wochenende in das bezaubernde Verzascatal im Ticino.

BELOWZERO ist die perfekte Fusion. Sie vereint Funktion auf noch nie da gewesene Weise mit modischer Optik.

No more need to change the dress!

www.belowzero.ch

http://blog.belowzero.ch

http://win.belowzero.ch

Freeski Madness Video Update

2011-03-03T13:37:00.001-08:00

Freeski Madness, Lenzerheide

2011-03-02T12:15:00.001-08:00

After my interview with the guys from QParks, they invited me to compete at one of their competitions at Lenzerheide.

It was a funny and mostly sunny day. The park was well shaped and the crowd was stoked.

After the whole day throwing myself over the kickerline, I was the lucky winner followed by my buddy Silvan Jäger.

QParks Interview

2011-02-27T10:11:00.001-08:00

Last week I was asked for an interview by QParks, one of the largest snowpark promoters in Switzerland and Austria.

Follow this link to read the whole interview.
http://www.qparks.com/news/1/14225/4940/

Engadinsnow 2011

2011-02-06T11:33:00.000-08:00

Last friday, the day after my last exams at university, I went straight to St. Moritz, where there took place one of the most important competitions in Switzerland - the EngadinSnow.

The setup actually was pretty nice - apart from the flat landings. Anyway, I had my fun and I really enjoyed skiing after 2 weeks of learning.

Long story short, I became 2nd, had a great time and I'm looking forward to 2 weeks skiing without thinking about any school stuff!!

Pictures by Marc Weiler

Swiss Open Photo Update

2011-01-20T11:06:00.000-08:00

Riccardo Götz has just sent me some pictures from last weekend.

Davos Shooting and Swiss Open

2011-01-18T07:08:00.000-08:00

Hi folks..

I'm tired of apologizing for my weak blogging behavior - so I'll let it be from now on. (Which doesn't mean that it's gonna change for the better. Hope you don't mind.. ;) )

Just in a few words, the last 3 days were pretty amazing!
On saturday, I spontaniously went to Davos with some of my buddies and one of my preferred photographers named Riccardo Götz.
The sun was shining from the clear blue sky and the roller was shaped in perfection! No wonder, Riccardo came home with two drives fully filled with nice shots. No, I won't show them to you right now - be patient, it's worth to keep an eye on this blog.. ;)

picture: raiders.ch

On sunny sunday, there was the Swiss Open held also in Davos - on another kicker, which unfortunately was not as nice as the one the day before, but nice enough to have fun on it.
To cut a long story short, I had fun and became 4th with my Switch 12 behind 3 murder doubles. I'm pretty happy about it, but it's time for me to get to the doubles - damn!

Check the vid!

And finally, yesterday I went to Laax, my home resort to reimprove my rightside skills. Was fun too!

But now.. back to the other side of my actual life.. learning sucks!

Coverage

2011-01-07T11:34:00.000-08:00

Today, I was informed that there was a picture printed in a regional newspaper.

Yes, it's the same you have already seen, it's not a déjà-vue.

Photo Update Swiss Freeski Draft

2011-01-04T11:13:00.001-08:00

Just found this one on the web.

For further photos of the event, check http://www.flickr.com/photos/swissfreeski/.
All pictures taken by Ruedi Flück.

Slopestyle Braunwald

2011-01-01T08:22:00.001-08:00

Two days ago, I had my first comp of the year - in Braunwald, a really small swiss village with very little snow. Therefor, the setup was a little bit very sketchy but funny - except for the rollercoaster box which seemed to hate me and vice versa. My hip still hurts!
Anyway, I ended up 6th in a competition with some pretty good riders and few good obstacles - but it was fun as hell. :D

© Stefania Di Rocco

MyTP Freeskiing 2

2010-12-24T00:01:00.000-08:00

Bad weather? No snow? Summer?
Finally, there's a solution for days like that - MyTP Freeskiing 2 for iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad!

The 2nd version shortly released - believe it or not - is even better than the first! It appears with new parks and obstacles, new events and last but no least has now a multiplayer modus for online battles!

What are you waiting for? Go out and get it!

Swiss-Ski Team Draft

2010-12-21T14:38:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, there was a Swiss-Ski Team Draft at my home resort Laax.
Unfortunately the setup wasn't too various but however, it was fun to shred with all those swiss guys again.

Check the edit..

Or if you want to improve your swiss german, watch the tv report following this link.

First shooting of the season

2010-12-15T03:45:00.000-08:00

Last weekend, we had our first shooting of the season.
Actually, it was planned for the weekend, but due to unexpected trees and missing snow in the inrun, we decided to wait 2 more days with the action. It happened to be the right decision; however by 50%.
The tree was easy to cut but the thing concerning the missing snow remained the same.

After all, we had one good session and one amazing spot still to do. There are worse things than that! =)

Indoor Base Opening

2010-12-05T06:33:00.000-08:00

Finally, since friday, europe has got his own freestyle indoor base!!
Together with Bimmel Nadig, Sina Candrian and Luca Hitz I was invited to dedicate the Freestyle Academy Indoor Base in Laax.

Besides a big air section for skiers, snowboarders, skaters and BMXers, there's a quarterpipe, a trampoline section with foam pit, a boulderwall, a miniramp, a bowl and even a golf indoor facility.

For further information visit http://freestyleacademy.laax.com/indoor-base/!

photos: www.raiders.ch

Snowstoked Profile

2010-11-30T22:48:00.000-08:00

Hi folks

Check out my new rider's profile on snowstoked.com!

http://freeskiblog.snowstoked.com/joel-mooser-rider-profile/
http://freeskiblog.snowstoked.com/en/joel-mooser-rider-profile/

Nouvelle collection de Keetch

2010-11-29T09:46:00.000-08:00

The street clothes company Keetch just released its new winter collection.

Check out the entire collection on www.keetch.ch!

Stupid weather!!

2010-11-22T01:16:00.001-08:00

Again, we had pretty bad weather in Laax this weekend, so we had to be a little inventive.
After they closed the resort, we grabbed some obstacles and tried to have fun with it.. wasn't too good..

Laax again

2010-11-13T07:48:00.000-08:00

Today we had beautiful weather and fresh snow on 2500 m above sealevel. Unfortunately it was a bit windy too, but not too much to shred some rails and boxes.

Laax opened its doors - finally!

2010-11-07T22:45:00.000-08:00

Finally, with a little delay, Laax opened its doors this weekend.
Weather was perfect, obstacles were funny and the snow was ok.
Unfortunately i didn't have enough battery to take any photos.

There was another very nice surprise this morning when I opened the curtain to check the weather..
That's what I was looking at..

www.riccardogoetz.ch

2010-10-27T03:57:00.001-07:00

Riccardo Götz, another friend and photographer put on his own website!
It's worth to check it out!!

www.riccardogoetz.ch

Red Bull - Off the planet by ENESS

2010-10-23T11:26:00.000-07:00

Freakin' awesome! No need to say more!!

www.belowzero.ch

2010-10-22T09:15:00.000-07:00

Check Belowzero's new website!!
It's worth it!

www.belowzero.ch

2010-10-22T05:26:00.000-07:00

New helmet - new design!

Hope you like it!

At this point, once again thanks a lot to all of my sponsors!

2010-10-21T06:54:00.000-07:00

Long time no post - I'm truely sorry about this!

Today, when I woke up and opened the curtains, I couldn't believe my eyes.
We got a huge amount of snow over night.

He's a real winter lover..

The Box Coverage

2010-09-30T00:43:00.001-07:00

There's a new picture of me in a swiss magazine.

Check the photogarpher's blog on www.matzphoto.blogspot.com!

DaKine BBQ

2010-09-21T11:06:00.000-07:00

Last weekend, the whole Swiss DaKine team was invited to join the DaKine BBQ that takes place in Biel every year.

The meat was amazing and everyone had a good time talking about the upcoming winter..

www.maurin-bisig.ch

2010-09-18T00:59:00.000-07:00

Hi folks!

Another very talented swiss photographer created his own website.

It's worth to check it out!!
www.maurin-bisig.ch

Saas Fee Video Update

2010-09-04T10:42:00.000-07:00

Here are some shots from our days up in Saas Fee.
It's not about heavy skills - it's about fun!

Saas Fee the 1st

2010-08-31T01:22:00.000-07:00

Finally I managed to take some days off to go to beautiful Saas Fee for a couple of training days!

The weather's supposed to be good for the entire week, the cam's ready and my skis are waxed - so stay tuned!

Fredy Iliano in New Zealand

2010-08-24T04:13:00.000-07:00

My 14 year old homeboy Fredy Iliano killing it in NZ.

A few weeks in New Zealand from Frederick Iliano on Vimeo.

Bodo Rüedi

2010-08-15T08:27:00.000-07:00

Check out the website of another swiss photographer I really like working with.

BELOWZERO Gewinnspiel

2010-08-11T05:52:00.000-07:00

Mit dem neuen, permanenten Gewinnspiel möchte BELOWZERO seine treuen Fans belohnen.

Ab heute laufen die Verlosungen unter win.belowzero.ch das ganze Jahr über, die Themen und Gewinne
wechseln in monatlichem Abstand.
So wird zum Start das beste Action-Regen-Foto gesucht. Die Gewinner werden am
15. September 2010 gekürt und erhalten Kleidung aus der aktuellen Kollektion. Die Fotos der Gewinner werden auf
dem BELOWZERO-Blog und der Facebook Fanseite veröffentlicht.

Also weshalb noch lange warten? Kamera gepackt und raus ins Regenwetter!

Zum Wettbewerb geht’s hier!

Photoissue 09/10

2010-08-09T13:09:00.000-07:00

Looking for something new to post, I stumbled over my photoissue from last year.

Mathias Nägeli Blog

2010-08-05T22:45:00.001-07:00

As I really don't have clue, what to blog about myself, I decided to blog about someone else.. =)

Mathias Nägeli is one of my preferred photographers here in Switzerland.
There's no spot or obstacle, he isn't capable of getting a shot.

Check his blog!

Join Belowzero on Facebook!

2010-07-30T14:02:00.001-07:00

Join my main sponsor on Facebook - do it now!

Trampoline Edit

2010-07-19T07:04:00.000-07:00

Hi there!

Just another short edit.. lame sound, lame cut, but still I hope you enjoy it.

Belowzero Team Day

2010-06-27T01:17:00.000-07:00

Since last year, I'm working as the team manager for Belowzero Switzerland. So the last few weeks I was planning the team day to introduce all the riders to each other, to share ideas about the brand and of course to have a good time together.

Actually it was planned to go to an outdoor pool area to play beach volley, soccer, go swimming and finally to have a bbq. But as so often, we had to change plans. The reason was that due to an event, the pool area closed its doors less than an hour after we arrived.

Fortunately, Corinne Suter, one of our female snowboarders doesn't live too far away from that place we were. She decided to go to her to have the bbq and to relax in the sun enjoying the view on the lake near her house.

What was to be doomed, ended with a cozy afternoon with bbq, chips and a lot of sun!

Biking

2010-06-17T13:06:00.000-07:00

I just returned from my first mountainbike tour of this summer.
Actually, I didn't wanna go for too long - just to salve my conscience. Anyway, I was riding my bike for 2 hours until darkness came in.

Summer Training

2010-06-15T10:25:00.000-07:00

I'm so sorry for my laziness! Fact is, that there is still nothing interesting to write about.
Every morning, I leave my home at 6:15 am to go to work. After 10 hours more or less boring financial works, I head back home to grab my sports stuff to go jogging, biking, swimming, trampolining or just to have a work out.
As you can see, really not too many things to blog about.

But still, stay tuned!

Trampoline

2010-06-06T11:43:00.001-07:00

Trampoline season has begun! =)

Keetch Summer Collection

2010-05-31T11:26:00.000-07:00

I just ordered the new summer stuff of my street wear sponsor Keetch.
Here are some pieces from the actual collection..

Go and get it online!! www.keetch.ch

Merci beaucoup à Robby!!

MyTP Freeskiing App

2010-05-28T12:43:00.000-07:00

Hi everybody out there

Some time ago, I had the opportunity to help a friend creating a freeski game for the iPhone/iPod Touch. Against all expectation, it wasn't that easy to explain the tricks and grabs to someone who's never done it by himself. But it was quite funny though.
I really like the final product! Roger did a very good job!

Check it out and form your own view!

MyTP Freeskiing for iPhone and iPod Touch:

And of course also for the iPad:

For more info go to
www.randerline.com
www.mytpfreeskiing.com
www.hd.mytpfreeskiing.com

And for all snowboarders reading my blog www.mytpsnowboarding.com!

Springtime

2010-05-23T04:45:00.000-07:00

I'm sorry for my lazyness the last days!
Fact is, there isn't anything really interesting to blog about.

I started working at the financial office of a regional railway company this week, to earn some money for the coming adventures and to get prepared for my time at university which is starting in september this year.

The last two days, we had pretty nice weather here in Switzerland so that I could spend a little time with my girlfriend and her dog enjoying the springtime.

USA Viewer Pt.3

2010-05-12T00:07:00.000-07:00

And now the final one..

Picture series pt.2

2010-05-11T01:36:00.000-07:00

2nd part, Los Angeles..

USA Viewer Pt.1

2010-05-09T03:25:00.000-07:00

Just a tiny picture selection from our time in Mammoth..

May 3rd, 6am, Flims, Switzerland

2010-05-02T21:44:00.000-07:00

When I woke up this morning, I had the following view..

Notice: Flims has an elevation of about 3600 ft.

Mammoth final edit

2010-04-26T22:38:00.000-07:00

My time in Mammoth is over now and I'm looking back to another great month here in CA!
I'm leaving tomorrow morning to head back to Switzerland.

Check my final edit!

Finally good weather

2010-04-25T16:32:00.000-07:00

The last few days, we finally had good weather!

Unfortunately, tomorrow's gonna be my last day up here. =(
I really enjoyed the time and had some good practice days.
I'm already looking forward to my next trip to the US of A!

A new edit's already in progress!

Dinner in Mammoth

2010-04-21T15:25:00.000-07:00

We're pretty much fed up with fast food! Now, that's dinner at John Muir Road 265!

2 shots from today

2010-04-19T19:39:00.000-07:00

Today, we made use of the good weather for some shots. Here some of the results.

Las Vegas

2010-04-17T22:53:00.000-07:00

The last two days in Vegas were awesome. =) Don't wanna say too much - just gambling, partying and not too much of sleep.

For once we changed our style completely!

But it didn't help.. none of us got the jackpot.

The 2nd night, we went to the Stratosphere Tower. At first I was pretty excited and almost couldn't wait to get to the rollercoasters on the top. Unfortunately, when we finally reached the top at 356m, I noticed that I had forgotten about my vertigo! Suddenly, I was scared as hell! I just begann asking myself which idiot would build a rollercoaster at over 300m! Stupid idea!! But paid was paid and so I had to do it. I've never been so scared in my life before, I can tell you!

Never to be done again!!

Monolake

2010-04-14T20:58:00.000-07:00

Due to some shootings arount Mammoth Mountain, the park crew is neglecting the main park. I'm a little pissed! As they told us, they're not gonna shape it until at least Sunday - thanks!!

To forget about my frustration, I went together with my two room mates Thomas Holzer and Sandro Pollinger to the near Monolake. It's a really nice place!

Now, what to do as long as the park's not done? What a luck that Vegas isn't that far!
I'll be back on Sunday!

Bad weather activity!

2010-04-12T22:10:00.000-07:00

Holzer, myself, Fabian

Fabian Kronig

Thomas Holzer

Mammoth Edit N°1

2010-04-10T15:59:00.000-07:00

Here some footage from yesterday.
I'm sorry for the lame beat and cutting! Was kinda lazy! ;)

Southpark again

2010-04-08T22:10:00.000-07:00

Hahaha.. just got that picture.
I'm looking pretty damn stupid!

Picture by Abe Kislevitz >> www.abekislevitz.com

Southpark

2010-04-08T19:56:00.000-07:00

Due to the heavy wind, I was shredding the smaller Southpark with Sämi and Dave Ortlieb today.
It was pretty fun so that we didn't have any time film. I'm really sorry 'bout that!
But my two buddies made a short park check a few days ago.

Check it!

Mammoth Unbound

2010-04-06T21:05:00.000-07:00

Today was my first day up on the mountain here in Mammoth.
Due to the snowfalls during the week, we had really good snow condition in the park.

Check the park!

Mammoth Crib #1

2010-04-05T22:33:00.000-07:00

Hey ho!
Today we finally travelled to Mammoth Lakes and guess what! It was snowing during the whole week - so much fresh powder! And all that, just in front of our doorstep!

Our crib is again pretty big and luxurious. Just as we like it.. ;)

If the weather is not too bad, we're going to check the park tomorrow. So stay tuned!

Los Angeles, the second

2010-04-03T22:26:00.000-07:00

My 2nd day in L.A. in a few words and pics..

Del Amo Shopping Mall!

Fabian Kronig and me at the mall wall

the whole crew at Venice Beach

Deal!

Sunset at Venice Beach

Los Angeles, the first

2010-04-03T09:07:00.000-07:00

Hey folks!
Two days ago, I reached the City of Angels in the middle of the night, were I was picked up by Fabian Kronig and some more friends.
Together with those friends, I'm gonna stay a few days here in L.A. before we travel along to our destination Mammoth Lakes.

our motel in L.A. with pool area

Yesterday then, we went to the Six Flags Magic Mountain.. hell yeah! It was just awesome! Never seen something like this before!

The child in myself awoke!

One of the best - Tatsu!

The best - X2!
Damn, that thing frightened the hell out of me!

And the best fact - the park was open till 10pm!

Raiders.ch Weekend Video Review

2010-03-31T01:19:00.000-07:00

Check out the video review of our raiders.ch weekend in Davos, Switzerland!

Cut by Lorenz Hilpert.

Leaving for Mammoth Lakes

2010-03-30T23:51:00.001-07:00

I'm sorry for my lazyness the last few days!
The reason is, that I'm preparing for my time in Mammoth CA.
I'm leaving tomorrow and I'm going to stay for 4 weeks.

And the best thing of all? It's snowing right now in Mammoth! :)

Will post some news as soon as I'm connected to the e-net!

Stay tune!

A.A.I. Video Review the 2nd

2010-03-27T09:03:00.001-07:00

There is another short video review from the A.A.I. 2010!

Enjoy it!

A.A.I. Video Review

2010-03-24T02:02:00.000-07:00

DaKine introduces you to it's swiss team!

2010-03-23T04:24:00.000-07:00

Check out the whole swiss DaKine crew on www.dakine.ch/fr/team/riders_1.php!

Duality at the European Freeski Open 2010

2010-03-23T04:23:00.001-07:00

Andri Ambühl's Invitational Day 3

2010-03-20T13:57:00.000-07:00

Day 3 is over and I'm even mader at myself.
Again, I couldn't stomp my tricks as I wanted to. First I was too short with my Cork7 Blunt Tail to Reverse Tail and then I went twice too big with a Switch 10 High Mute.
All in all I'm looking back at a very cool session with some good friends but without any success..

The ranking was:

1. Elias Ambühl
2. Roy Kittler
3. Jussi Mononen
4. Cyrill Hunziker
5. Silvan Jäger

Congrats!

Andri Ambühl's Invitational Day 2

2010-03-19T10:11:00.000-07:00

Today was not really my day.
On one of my first runs, I damaged my ski base which wasn't really helpful in the inrun.
After that I got a little pissed and the long waiting times between the 3 runs didn't help to get in better mood.
My first style jump - a Cork7 Blunt Tail to Reverse Tail - wasn't bad but I couldn't stick my following two technical runs - a Switch 10 High Mute and a Switch 12 High Mute - very clean.

But anyway, I made it to the semis I'm looking forward to a hopefully better session tomorrow.

Andri Ambühl's Invitational Day 1

2010-03-18T13:18:00.000-07:00

The first day of 2010's Andri Ambühl's Invitational is over and I'm looking back on a really nice trainings session on the roller followed by an up-box and an up-rail.
We had so much fun and I'm ready for tomorrow's qualification.

The kicker setup

Shooting Davos

2010-03-14T10:45:00.000-07:00

Just one of a dozen shots from Davos.

Stay tuned for more action!

Another beautiful day in Laax

2010-03-12T10:56:00.000-08:00

Today, I got up really early to shred the park.
What a lovely sight I had, when I arrived at 2222 meters above sealevel.
No tracks at all and a tiny bit of fresh snow covering the park.

Just so..

2010-03-11T05:45:00.000-08:00

Found some shots, which I didn't know where to use.. why just cut them all together?!

Have fun!

Chopperin'

2010-03-10T09:43:00.000-08:00

Today, I redeemed a gift certificate from my girlfriend's father for a half-hour chopper flight.
Unfortunately the weather was a little damp, but anyway it was fun as hell!

Thanks to everyone!

My playground once from a different angle!! =)

Shooting days

2010-03-10T01:04:00.000-08:00

The last days weren't busy at all. I just had a good time first in Davos where I had a shooting with Thomas Kobel and Hansueli Spitznagel.
It started as a good day and beautiful weather, so that we could get some good shots at the booter, but in the afternoon wind came up and we had to shred some smaller stuff. But anyway, the footage is good and we're happy.

After that, yesterday I went to Italy to visit my new pole sponsor called FatCan. I'll post more info later. But til then you can check the FatCan Website.

That was my week so far.. =)

Lenzerheide Edit

2010-03-07T09:42:00.000-08:00

Silvan Jäger and me havin' fun at the Snowpark Lenzerheide!

European Freeski Open Review

2010-03-06T02:21:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry for my lazyness the last days. Was a busy time.
On Wednesday, I qualified for the semifinals Slopestyle. I was pretty lucky, that I could start in Heat 3 which was not the hardest. I was pretty content about my kicker section but didn't do that hard tricks on the upper part. My run was a 270° onto the downrail, blindsinde 270° off the flat box, rightside Flat 7 Japan, leftside Cork 9 Reverse Tail to Switch leftside 10 Highmute.

The following days were reigned by bad weather and damn much wind. So the Slopestyle comp had to be cancelled.
Instead, they decided to have a jam session at a stairset with a downbox, a downrail and a double kinked box - all in all not that cool, and just the best trick counted. My best one was a 270° on pretzel 270° on the downrail.

Surselva Jam

2010-02-28T10:05:00.001-08:00

Last saturday, I went to another contest to get used to the competition feeling. I want to be top prepared for the European Freeski Open next week.
It was a Slopestyle Jam near the place I live. It was pretty fun and the level was much higher than I expected.

After my qualification runs I was on second place behind a swedish guy called Jens Nyström. He's a very funny and nice guy as I had to remark. It was really cool to battle someone like him and we had fun during the whole final with competing each other.
At the end, I was the lucky winner with a 360° Nosebonk, Blindside Switch-up on the A-frame, Right 7 Japan, Left Cork 9 Tail and a Switch Left 9 High Mute.

Belowzero Photosession at the Riderpark Pizol

2010-02-28T07:48:00.000-08:00

Today, we had a funny photosession in a small park near my hometown.
As I said, we had a cool day riding with some really stoked swiss dudes.

I'll post some action pictures later.

Cheerio

Restart

2010-02-25T07:36:00.000-08:00

This week, I restarted with my slopestyle training. It went pretty well so far, even though the weather was not that good.
Now, I'm looking forward to the European Freeski Open again!

Royal Jibb Review

2010-02-22T08:37:00.000-08:00

Actually I was invited at the Red Bull 401 in Hoch Ybrig last weekend but since I still could not ride kickers with my aching ribs, I decided pretty spontaneous to compete at a rail contest in Seelisberg which is located about 2 hours from my home.

The journey didn't start that well. After maybe 45 minutes driving I was caught by a radar control.
But after this annoying incident, my weekend was nearly perfect. On friday night, I had a real good training session so that I could start on saturday with a good feeling and plenty of motivation.

The setup - small but funny obstacles

During the comp I could stomp nearly every trick I wanted to do and so I won the event and some cash.
I hope, I don't have to give all the price money to the police!!

Bad weather edit

2010-02-19T03:41:00.000-08:00

Just used the time to make a new edit from last week.
Enjoy!

DC Jib Night Photo Update

2010-02-15T09:05:00.001-08:00

Just received a picture from the DC Jib Night in Thyon last december.

Finally back on snow

2010-02-13T09:29:00.000-08:00

Today I finally found my way back to the Snowpark Laax.
We had beautiful weather and my recovery is going pretty well!
Unfortunately I still have to wait to shred the kickers seriously, but my railskills are already working again - hell yeah!

Stay tuned for coming edits!
Cheers

ISPO Review II

2010-02-11T09:31:00.000-08:00

Check www.belowzero.ch!

Check www.dakine.com!

Pics from our session in Arosa

2010-02-10T10:00:00.000-08:00

ISPO Review

2010-02-09T02:13:00.001-08:00

Yesterday, I travelled pretty spontaneous to the ISPO in Munich. Particularly to say hello and thank all my sponsors but naturally also to see what new stuff's gonna be on next year's market.

So here some samples of next year's stuff of DaKine, Belowzero and Hammer Skis.

Have fun!

Radio Grischa Update

2010-02-05T09:44:00.000-08:00

I'm sorry!
Just saw, that the vids last time didn't work!
Sorry for that!

Try those:

Belowzero on Facebook

2010-02-03T11:10:00.000-08:00

Become a fan of Belowzero Clothing on Facebook!

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Belowzero/284402111817

Join it!

By the way, you can visit Belowzero at ISPO 2010 in Munich.
Halle A3, Stand 404

Powder? Not really!

2010-02-01T08:43:00.000-08:00

Today, I went up to ride some pow and check how my ribs are working.
The thing with my ribs was not that bad, but as it was winding for the last few days, the pow was hard as the landings in the park. Not really nice to shred! And it was cold like hell!! Felt like -30°C!

I hope my recovery goes on like this, so that I can compete at the Engadinsnow or at the Mayrhofen Opfen next weekend!

Cheers

reLaax Edit

2010-01-31T12:57:00.000-08:00

A short jib edit from last week.

Radio Grischa Segments

2010-01-29T13:20:00.000-08:00

As I promised, here the two interview segments from Radio Grischa.
It's in swiss german.. sorry for this!

N°1

N°2

Freeskiing Report on Radio Grischa

2010-01-27T12:50:00.001-08:00

As I told you yesterday, I was at a local radio station to give an interview about myself and the world of freeskiing. It was pretty funny action, because I really hate giving interviews without being prepared. I think, I talked a little rubbish but hopefully not too much!

Anyway, I wanna thank Fabio Nay for the possibility to talk about my passion and to explain our local people what's so special about freeskiing. At the end, I really enjoyed the show!
I'll supply the article as soon as I get it in electronical form.

By the way.. I crushed my rips today on a double kink rail in Laax. It's not such a crook injury but it's damn painful stuff! According to my doctor, I have to take a break of a couple days and then check my pain. If I'm lucky, I'll be back on the slopes in a week.

Cheers

Alpamare!!

2010-01-26T10:03:00.000-08:00

Yesterday and today, I took a break to recover from my shinbang. I really needed it and stayed in bed until it hurt. =)

Today, my girlfriend and me decided to go to a near aquapark called Alpamare. It's the only one like that in Switzerland. Pretty funny for foggy days and nice to go to recover from a burnout.

Back home, I got a phone call from a friend, who's working at a radio station. He wanted to talk to me about myself and freeskiing as my passion.
I'll tell you tomorrow how it was.

Good weather week

2010-01-22T23:27:00.000-08:00

There wasn't much to report the last few days.. the weather always was good and I was working on my rightside skills.. some bails included.
Yesterday, Fabian Weber, the Tribute filmer was in Laax as well to get some shots on the kicker line. I think, we got some good shots..

I'll keep you up to date!

Belowzero Shooting II

2010-01-18T10:57:00.000-08:00

The last two days, I had another shooting for my clothing sponsor Belowzero with Mathias Nägeli.
Since we didn't want to shoot park obstacles, we had our problems to find real good spots for a shooting like that. And the little snow we have at this moment, didn't make it any easier.. So we spent the most time with looking for something fitting.

Finally, we found a curved-box in the depot of the Snowpark Laax.

And today we built a small quarterpipe in the backcountry.