Daron Rahlves has had one hell of a career.
Alongside Matthias Hargrin and Aurelien Ducroz, he’s one of 3 wildcards to celebrate the big two zero.
You have filmed with pretty much all the big ski movie producers.
Not till now has it been possible due to scheduling.
That’s what’s so motivating for me.
I’m honored to be invited.
For him, that says something.
My palms are sweating thinking about it.
I like getting scared though.
It makes me focus more and I find out what I’m made of.
That’s what life is about.
Live for making it happen!
What’s the obsession of a downhiller?
What is the most important?
I enjoyed interpreting the mountain trying to find the best line to get down the fastest.
You need a lot of confidence and belief in yourself to lay it all on the line.
I was willing to take all the risk necessary and that’s what I took enormous pride in.
It was a challenge against the mountain and my own ability, not the competition.
Now I’m 41 years old, married and have two kids and boy and girl twins age 7.
A little more on my mind these days.
When I performed at my best the flow is what I enjoyed the most.
Like motocross on skis.
In this sport you should probably study your competition and ski.
What different skills does that take in your opinion?
What will be the greatest challenge for you on the ‘Bec’ do you think?
Do you keep up the elite athlete lifestyle and strong training regimen?
- Ha, I have not been training at an elite level like I use to.
I was so specialized with my training when competing.
I used to train to ski race.
Now I train for life.
Have you done anything particular to prepare for the Xtreme?
I haven’t freeskied much, but mentally I’ve been training.
What other projects do you have coming up?
Well I just wrapped up my final of three events for the 2015 Rahlves' Banzai Tour.
My ski season will end off on a high in Verbier.
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/763798/The-2015-Rahlves--039--Banzai-Tour
