Tell us a bit more about your background and your current work: 

Like all kids from Bolzano, I started skiing in the valley when I was 3 or 4 years old. At first, I didn’t like it, but as soon as I started racing at age 7, I wanted nothing more than to be a World Cup skier. At the age of 13, I studied in Austria at Stams, a top high school for skiing. Here, I learned so much, and it only further cemented my dream. At 18, my dream came true when I raced in my first World Cup race for Italy. The following year, I raced in my first Olympics doing Slalom and Alpine, and competed again in 2022. Today, I’m out on the slopes at least 200 days a year, trying to become the strongest skier I can! 

Why did you choose to stay in Italy?

There is no better place to return to than my beautiful valley. The people are kind, the food delicious, and the views breathtaking. I couldn’t live in a more beautiful place. Plus, in Italy, the slopes are always prepared very well. Abroad they are often not prepared and maintained with the same care. My favorite slope of all is Ciampinoi 3 in Val Gardena. In competitions, it’s the 3tre in Madonna di Campiglio and the Gran Risa in Alta Badia!

What do you see for the future of the world of skiing in Italy?

It’s difficult to say in what direction the ski world will go in the coming years. Climate change makes it much more complicated and unpredictable. Nevertheless, there are many athletes who are carrying on our sport, and I hope to be one of those. 

What are the greatest obstacles and satisfactions that you face working in this country?

At some times, it can be quite complicated to live and work here; the Italian organization is not always the best. But, we have many great technicians who work hard to help us practice and train in the best conditions. 

On the other hand, what’s amazing is that our fans, especially in Italy, care about us so much. Their cheering and support makes all of our sacrifices and challenges so much easier!