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If you’ve spent any time following freeride skiing, chances are you’ve heard the name Fabio Studer. Born and raised in western Austria, Fabio grew up chasing gates as an alpine racer before discovering the freedom of the backcountry and never looking back. Since then, he’s carved out a career that’s taken him from the Freeride World Tour to film shoots in deep powder and dream trips across the globe.

But Fabio isn’t just about big lines and perfect tricks. As one of the first athletes to join the Montec family, he’s been part of the brand’s journey from the early days, bringing the same authenticity to gear and community that he brings to the mountains. In this interview, Fabio shares his roots, what drew him into freeride skiing, the highlights that still give him goosebumps, and what’s next on his bucket list - from stomping cliffs in Chamonix to chasing powder in Japan.

When and how did your skiing journey begin?

I started skiing when I was just two years old. My mom was a ski instructor, and she was the one who first taught me how to ski and really sparked my love for the mountains.

You were one of the first athletes to join Montec. How did that connection start, and what does it mean to you - or what has the experience been like - being part of the team and journey for so many years?

It was basically perfect timing. I was starting to focus more on social media and ski content production, and at that moment Montec and Dope were using those platforms in a completely different way than most other brands. I also really liked their cuts and the wide selection of ski apparel. I’m super happy that Montec trusted me from the beginning, and being part of the team for so many years has been really motivating - especially getting to see everything that goes on behind the scenes.