Sybille
Blanjean

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Born in
1999
Mammut athlete since
2022
At home in
Verbier, Switzerland

"Believe
in
your
dreams!"

A person wearing a Mammut helmet and ski goggles stands in a snowy alpine landscape.
A lone climber in red Mammut snow gear ascends a steep, snowy mountain slope under a foggy sky.

11 questions with Sybille

Advice you’d give your younger self

Don't give up! You know what you're able to do and what you want, so just keep pushing.

Your favorite mountain

My home mountains in Verbier, Switzerland. Mont Gelé is my daily playground and Bec des Rosses has a special meaning to me.

Your favorite mountain snack

Ovomaltine chocolate bar.

What you wanted to be when you grew up

I couldn't decide between doctor and skier.

A moment you’ll never forget

Winning the Verbier Xtreme in 2022 was definitely a highlight.

What you love most about freeride

Trying something new, exploring new lines, and pushing yourself – it never gets boring. 

Other hobbies and interests

Biking and kite surfing.

Your top tip for other freeriders

Hard work always pays off.

Something you’d like to learn

Paragliding, maybe sky diving, mountaineering, a master's degree in sports management, psychology or physiotherapy – or all of them. I don’t really know yet.

Something you’re often asked – and the answer

Aren't you scared when you ski down from the top of a mountain and jump cliffs? Yes, I am scared or "nervous" almost every time. But this is adrenaline and I love it.

Your message to the outdoor community

Let's not take ourselves too seriously. We should do what we love and not what other people think we should do.

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