I started snowboarding when I was 12 years old because i got bored in the winter time when i was not able to go skate because of the rough weather conditions in Austria.

From the first day on I was hooked and fell in love with it. Just the fact that you are outside in the mountains made it really special to me.

As I grew older, I more and more realized that it was not just a hobby that I started as a kid, it was more like a lifestyle that I grew into.

I always liked the freedom of it.

All you need is some snow and a hill to ride down from. You dont have to  attend practice at a certain time or need anybody else to do it.

You just go by your own schedule and motivation. Nowadays I really appreciate it as an outlet for my creativity, whether it`s trying to learn a new trick or working on a project which I have on my mind.