Online shopping from a great selection at books store. Base jumping off skis is what killed iconic skier shane mcconkey. From ski base jumping to bend marketing conference local. And this episode, posted by matthias giraud to his instagram account from. Matthias giraud did the first ski base jump from the summit of mont blanc happened june 24th 2019 at 9. Super frenchie matthias giraud decided to ski base off the matterhorn.
Man skis off mont blanc cliff and lives the whiteroom. Base jumping involves parachuting or wingsuit flying from a fixed structure or cliff. New record set for worlds highest ski base jump inthesnow. Once the jump was done, i wondered what else i could. Matthias giraud is an ideal match to aid the design of superdrys snow collection as he has a vast amount of experience out on some of the toughest mountains in the world. Two flyers have made history after they performed a daring wingsuit jump from the summit of matterhorn. Matthias giraud also known as super frenchie born on september 24, 1983 is a. Matthias giraud learned to ski at 18 months five months after learning to walk and has hardly stopped moving since. Matthias giraud tried to skibase jump off the matterhorn. The worlds most masculine men on raising better boys.
Matthias giraud also known as super frenchie is a professional skier and b. After a series of epic ski base jumps like this one on an icefall line, matthias took this line down the iconic mont blanc in france and launched it off a cliff this iconic achievement happened just this monday, june 24th. Skibase jumping is not for the faint at heart, as athletes fly off massive cliffs while. I skied the north face and jumped off the serac next to the roches rouge at 4359m 14298ft and landed on the grand plateau. In episode 4 of the super frenchie diaries, matthias giraud pulls off the worlds first skibase jump on the matterhorn in the pennine alps, switzerland. Pretty wild takeoff by matthias giraud during the first ever skibase off the matterhorn in switzerland.
In 2011 matthias giraud made the first skibasejump off matterhorn. To promote the sports of skiing and base jumping in a professional and humble manner in order to inspire human adventure. The tour of the matterhorn has been documented only in the last few years but the paths it uses are often ancient ways over passes leading from one valley to another. He has accomplished many first descents and ski base jumps across the globe, including the first ski base jump off the matterhorn in switzerland. Super frenchie nails first ski base jump from mont blanc. It also marks the first ski base jumping completion of the alps trilogy eiger, matterhorn and mt blanc which matthias. A letter to my son about facing fear, embracing risk, and finding fulfillment fleeing from negative emotions is an act of cowardice that can haunt you for your life. Matthias tags some rocks as he launches and looses a ski, which forces him into a. For matthias giraud, pro trek wsdf20a isnt just a watch. We are very sorry to hear about the closure of the muni arts centre, pontypridd, yesterday sat 22 dec we had three shows scheduled for the venue.
It was a bit touch and go because i hit a rock just as i jumped and i went into the north face in a spin, but it happened. Giraud would need a long enough window to book a flight to the alps from. There is a lot to know about zermatt and numerous facts, anecdotes and stories exist about the matterhorn. How to stick your landing matthias giraud tedxberkeley. Matthias super frenchie giraud is a world recordholding big mountain skier and base jumper, known for combining both sports. Matthias giraud gopro series host and professional athlete, matthias is known for combining base jumping with skiing and has completed several first descents and ski base jumps across the globe including the first ski base jump off the matterhorn in switzerland. While written as a novel, it is obvious this book is based on reallife experiences by the author. He was lucky enough to avoid the same disaster that cost the late shane mcconkey his life losing a ski on exit. Matthias giraud wants the trilogy of european skibase first descents. Wingsuit flyers make historic jump from matterhorn.
He decided to just point it over nothing but pepper rock. He has completed many first descents and ski base jumps across the globe and he is the only person to have ski base jumped the reknowned alps trilogy. Matterhorn would be a sharper book if it stuck to a single persons experiences rather than switching arbitrarily from mind to mind. In the video below, matthias giraud becomes the first person in the world to skibase jump off the matterhorn. Not only is the matterhorn seen from all sides, but there are also superb vantage points for views of many of the other high summits of the region. Worlds first skibase of the matterhorn super frenchie diaries. Then, in march, in what he called the gnarliest skibase of his life, giraud jumped off the matterhorn. Wingsuit flyers make historic jump from matterhorn summit. After being helicopterlifted to the summit, giraud bolts down the mountain, loses a ski on the takeoff and front flips to safety.
If frenchie was getting this gnarly on the 1st generation gopros, imagine what he is up to now that will be coming to widsix tvincluding footage from. First person to ski base jump off the matterhorn, switzerland first wingsuit flight from the state of. In true frenchie fashion he barely survives and thinks it all worked out. Base jumping is a pursuit for the crazy, the unhinged and the downright eclectic.
And so, after the matterhorn, the classic alpine trilogy, it had to be the mont blanc. Matterhorn is a perfect complement to the vietnam documentary. Crediblemind how to stick your landing matthias giraud. The majority of us though, myself included, just like to live vicariously through someone elses experience and video footage, especially when it comes to something like ski base jumping. See the complete profile on linkedin and discover matthias. Captured by several gopros and other cameras, super frenchies jump come very close to ending in disaster when his ski hits a rock and he is forced to throw a giant front flip off the peak to avoid death. Six years ago, he skied off of ingram peak in telluride and returned to do the same on the heavens eleven in 2016. Matthias giraud, aka, super frenchie is an extreme athlete known for combining two of the most dangerous action sports in the worldbig mountain skiing and base jumping. Matterhorn tells the story of the daytoday experience in a combat situation as well as any book i have read, and far better than most. And giraud will be talking about that offslope adventure at the upcoming swivel conference formerly bend web cam as the events keynote speaker. Base stands for four categories of fixed objects from which a jump can be made. Captured by several gopros and other cameras, super.
In stunning footage the two wingsuit jumpers can be seen making a heartstopping descent down the mountain. Matthias giraud also known as super frenchie born on september 24, 1983 is. Worlds first skibase of the matterhorn super frenchie. Watch the latest videos, see the latest photos and read the latest news of super frenchie. I skied the mont blanc north face and jumped off the serac next to the roches rouge at 4359m 14298ft and landed on the grand plateau. A novel of the vietnam war is a novel by american author and decorated marine karl marlantes.
Matthias giraud is going 50 miles an hour when he slams into the rock spire. Published on mar, 2020 matthias super frenchie giraud is a world recordholding big mountain skier and base jumper, known for combining both sports. Matthias giraud president super frenchie inc linkedin. Matthias is known for combining base jumping with skiing and completed several first descents and ski base jumps across the globe including the first ski base jump off the matterhorn in switzerland. It also marks the first ski base jumping completion of the alps trilogy eiger, matterhorn and mt blanc which i respectively did in 2010, 2011 and 2019. However, as crazy as it is, i think theres a part of us that likes to believe that we have the mettle to do it ourselves. Matthias giraud tried to skibase jump off the matterhorn and it. Matthias giraud is the first person in the world to skibase the matterhorn. Embracing your fears is not just an act of courage, but the only way to find yourself. He set a new standard for ski base jumping with a number of firsts, such as ski base jump off the matterhorn world record highest ski base jump in zermatt. Matthias giraud is known for combining base jumping with skiing and completed several first descents and ski base jumps across the globe including the first ski base jump off the matterhorn in switzerland. This is the world record of the highest ski base jump. View matthias giraud s profile on linkedin, the worlds largest professional community. He chose to just point it over nothing but pepper rocks.
Giraud, not surprisingly, pushes him to practice, focus, and pay attention to his surroundings, so that he can master his early passion. Matthias giraud aka super frenchie is a pro skier and base jumper who was the first person to ski base the matterhorn. The frenchman, also known as super frenchie, ticked off switzerlands mount eiger in may 2010. Some of the books are available from zermatt tourism, others from zermatts book shops. Matthias giraud tried to skibase jump off the matterhorn and it went horribly wrong thursday october 17, 2019. A great read, whether you are preparing for a trip, reminiscing about a memorable stay, looking for entertainment or gathering knowledge. Matthias giraud super frenchie extreme athlete keynote. We had a very short window with the weather, so we had to take a helicopter. Eiger, matterhorn and mt blanc which i respectively did in 2010, 2011 and 2019. Checking the pro trek before he skis off a cliff helps ensure his safety. Matthias giraud super frenchie first ski base from. Hans reys riding life in january, leo houldings the spectre expedition in march and mark beaumonts around the world in 80 days in may.
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