Feb 22 2025 56 mins 1
In this engaging conversation, Nina Gigele interviews Matthias Haunholder, exploring his journey in skiing from his early influences to becoming a professional skier. They discuss the competitive spirit, the transition to freeride skiing, and the mindset required for success. Haunholder shares his breakthrough moments, the pressures of professional skiing, and how he rediscovered his passion for adventure in the sport. In this conversation, Matthias "Hauni" Haunholder shares his experiences and insights from his adventurous life in extreme sports. He discusses the importance of preparation, teamwork, and decision-making in high-stakes environments. Haunholder reflects on the pressures of performance, the impact of sponsorship, and the personal growth that comes from facing challenges. He also addresses the balance between adventure and family responsibilities, emphasizing the need for a strong mindset and continuous learning throughout one's journey.
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Takeaways
Skiing has been a lifelong passion for Matthias.
Early influences shaped his competitive spirit.
The transition to freeride skiing opened new opportunities.
Mindset plays a crucial role in achieving success.
Overcoming challenges is part of the journey.
Rediscovering passion can reignite motivation.
Professional skiing comes with its own pressures.
Adventure in skiing is equally important as competition.
Preparation is key to success in competitions.
Exploring new terrains can lead to exciting projects. This was a constant learning by doing.
We are dealing with strong storms.
Basic fitness is clear if you do such things.
The less people you take, the less risk you have.
We want to survive and give our best.
It's a real development process.
You have to rely on your skills.
I have to focus on every step.
You have to learn how to deal with distractions.
Can my children in a few years?
Sound Bites
"I'm very grateful for skiing."
"Skiing is everything."
"I knew I had to get better."
"I had to fight."
"I had my breakthrough."
"I had to change my mindset."
"We have prepared this project."
"We want to survive."
"It's a real development process."
"I have to focus on every step."
"Can my children in a few years?"
- (00:00) - Introduction to Skiing Journeys
- (03:14) - Early Influences and Skiing Beginnings
- (05:55) - The Competitive Spirit in Skiing
- (09:09) - Transitioning to Freeride and Freestyle
- (12:05) - The Breakthrough Moment
- (15:10) - Mindset and Preparation for Success
- (18:01) - Navigating the Pressures of Professional Skiing
- (21:02) - Rediscovering Passion and Adventure
- (24:02) - Future Aspirations and New Goals
- (24:44) - Lessons from the Journey
- (27:23) - Navigating Challenges in Extreme Environments
- (30:47) - Team Dynamics and Decision Making
- (34:53) - The Pressure of Performance and Sponsorship
- (39:36) - Personal Growth Through Adventure
- (44:39) - Balancing Adventure and Family Responsibilities
- (50:54) - Mindset and Continuous Learning
