Montec athlete profile: Sarah Bacher
At just 24 years old, Austrian snowboarder Sarah Bacher has already carved out a place for herself in the freeride scene, with her eyes now set on the Freeride World Tour 2026. Born in Mödling and now based in Innsbruck, Sarah has grown from lapping her local ski hill as a kid to chasing big mountain lines and exploring the full lifestyle that snowboarding offers.
Name: Sarah Bacher
Bio: Snowboarder · Montec Team Rider · Freeride & Freestyle
Age: 24
Place of birth: Mödling, Austria
Where you live now: Innsbruck, Austria
Since joining Montec in 2022, she’s been bringing her creativity, drive, and passion for the mountains into everything she does - from filming projects with friends to pushing her own riding further every season. For Sarah, snowboarding is more than just a sport. It’s patience, progression, and respect for the mountains, but also joy, freedom, and the unforgettable moments shared with a crew on a bluebird powder day.
We caught up with Sarah to hear more about her journey, her inspirations, and what keeps her motivated both on and off the snow.
How did your snowboarding journey begin, and what do you remember most about those first days?
I started my snowboarding journey at six years old, when my mom first taught me how to ride. Before long, I was spending full days at our local ski resort, riding with friends, exploring every run, and falling in love with the mountains. I was hooked right away, and I’ve never looked back.
I started my snowboarding journey at six years old, when my mom first taught me how to ride. I was hooked right away, and I’ve never looked back.
Sarah Bacher
How did your snowboarding journey begin, and what do you remember most about those first days?
I started my snowboarding journey at six years old, when my mom first taught me how to ride. Before long, I was spending full days at our local ski resort, riding with friends, exploring every run, and falling in love with the mountains. I was hooked right away, and I’ve never looked back.
How did your connection with Montec start, and what does being part of the team mean to you?
My connection with Montec began in 2022, and I was so excited when the opportunity came up. Since then, I’ve been proud to represent the Montec crew. For me, it’s about pushing my riding, creating projects together, and growing alongside people who share the same passion for snowboarding and the mountain lifestyle.
A perfect day snowboarding is a bluebird powder day, chasing fresh lines with friends from first chair to last run.
Sarah Bacher
What’s been a highlight or proud moment in your snowboarding journey so far?
Definitely qualifying for the Freeride World Tour 2026. I had been chasing this goal for years, and when the dream finally became reality, I felt incredibly proud. Reaching that level in freeride snowboarding has been one of the biggest highlights of my journey so far.
