Nadine
Wallner

Nadine Wallner skis in Mammut equipment
Born in
1989
Mammut athlete since
2014
At home in
Wald am Arlberg, Austria

“If
you
don’t
go,
you
won’t
know!”

11 questions with Nadine

Something on your bucket list

Plenty of adventures and great days in the mountains!

What you wanted to be when you grew up

An interpreter or an air stewardess

Your favorite mountain snack

Chocolate

Your hidden talent

Cooking and crafting

A moment you'll never forget

My victories at the FWT 2013 and 2014 as the youngest rookie, completing my mountain guide training so that I can keep developing my skills at a high level in skiing, trad climbing or paragliding.

Your role model

Whether an athlete, actor, scientist, designer or musician - I am inspired by unique and creative people, and who push the limits in what they do.

What you love most about freeriding

The freedom and energy of the mountains, being in the moment, the flow of movement, playing with the elements and really feeling them.

Something you learned from sports

Everything has its time (Now or Never ↗)

Other hobbies and interests

Spending time with my nephew and niece - they're five and three and a lot of fun.

Your top tip for other freeriders

You have to invest, even with all the talent in the world, "no pain, no gain”.

Your message to the outdoor community

Be respectful with each other and with the mountains.

Nadine's current favorite gearÂ