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Skida ambassadors and pro partners

At Skida, we’re proud to be backed by a growing crew of passionate ski tourers, mountain guides, creators, and outdoor explorers. The Skida Ambassador team and pro partners. These are people who live and breathe the backcountry – and who believe in our mission to make ski touring safer, smarter, and more inspiring for everyone.

They test the app in real conditions, share their adventures, and help us build the future of mountain navigation. Scroll down to meet the faces behind the feedback, stories, and stoke – our Skida Ambassadors and pro partners.

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Nadine Wallner

Ambassador

Nadine Wallner

Arlberg charger with titles to her name and perspective to spare, stay calm, stay ready, and keep the joy front and center.

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Nikolai Schirmer

Ambassador

Nikolai Schirmer

Twice European Skier of the Year, Tromsø-based Nikolai chases deep, safe snow with a calm focus, good friends, and a thermos of honeyed tea, bluebird vibes, clean lines, and zero fuss.

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Melissa Brandner

Ambassador

Melissa Brandner

Elite splitboarder and freerider based in the Lyngen Alps, blending worldclass results with deep mountain sense. Melissa rides with joy, direction, and respect for conditions, because every snowboard day counts.

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Angela Strolz

Ambassador

Angela Strolz

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Merlin Libicky

Ambassador

Merlin Libicky

Arlberg-based powder chaser with a straight-to-the-point vibe: wake up early and go shred. Merlin lives for open bowls, playful drops, and keeping the stoke high with the right snack in his pocket.

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Claudine Talbot

Ambassador

Claudine Talbot

Claudine is a backcountry ski guide, avalanche technician, and APSI Level 2 instructor with experience guiding across Japan, Canada, and Australia.

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Silviu Silaghi

Ambassador

Silviu Silaghi

Austrian-based line hunter who mixes alpinism with snow sense, over-prepared by design and happiest finishing a long firn run.

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Irene Scacciati

Ambassador

Irene Scacciati

Italy-based powder chaser who lives for deep snow, good friends, and one more lap. Irene brings playful energy, multiple re-skins, and a simple rule: ski it today.

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Luis Rafael Dávila Serrano

Ambassador

Luis Rafael Dávila Serrano

Tromsø-based topptur enthusiast who chases loose, safe snow under blue skies, practical, humble, and never without a Kvikk-Lunsj.

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Clément Carasco

Ambassador

Clément Carasco

Rogers Pass local who blends playful lines with sharp decision-making, many plans, good friends, and leave-no-trace habits.

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Fabio Perotti

Ambassador

Fabio Perotti

South Tyrolean “powderhead” with an uncanny feel for fresh snow—calm, safe, and stoked to share the day.

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Lasse Vinter

Ambassador

Lasse Vinter

Powder-loving realist who leads with honesty and avalanche awareness—bluebird or storm, he keeps the crew grounded and grinning.

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Massimiliano Iaquinoto

Ambassador

Massimiliano Iaquinoto

Steep-skiing enthusiast in Nordreisa—curious, prepared, and happiest when stable snow meets fast, focused skiing.

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Pep Simón

Ambassador

Pep Simón

Catalan ski mountaineer who keeps it simple—clear communication, smart training, and objectives that fit the day.

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Romain Ricchi

Pro Partner

Romain Ricchi

Harstad/Lyngen skier chasing winter beyond the next horizon, with a positive mindset and a strong respect for safety. Romain loves early starts, steep lines, and sharing snacks—because good energy makes great days.

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Ville Strandman

Pro Partner

Ville Strandman

CSGA ski guide and FINLAV snow-safety instructor with 40 years on skis and 20+ years in the backcountry. Ville guides in Northern Norway and the Caucasus, bringing big smiles, solid judgment, and a simple truth: ski more, have more great days.

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Jacopo Riccesi

Ambassador

Jacopo Riccesi

Julian Alps freerider with a “wild and free” spirit and a deep respect for the mountains. Jacopo thrives on early starts, fresh snow, and the right partners—sharing the same judgment about when to push and when to turn back.

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Riley Knox

Ambassador

Riley Knox

Kiwi skier with a temple for Temple—observant, playful, and fully tuned to the terrain from approach to last turn.

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Tobias Bétrisey

Ambassador

Tobias Bétrisey

Swiss freerider with endless stamina and a feel for timing—sunrise starts, stable snow, and perfect turns shared with friends.

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Cosmin Andron

Pro Partner

Cosmin Andron

Cosmin Andron is an IFMGA/IVBV Mountain & Ski Guide based in Chamonix with decades of guiding across the Alps, the Carpathians, New Zealand, Africa, South America, Tibet and the Himalaya.

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Jason Don

Ambassador

Jason Don

By day, Jason is a software engineer in Salt Lake City. By snow day, he’s a certified Level 2 snowboard instructor chasing powder in Utah’s Wasatch Range.

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Nicola Pedrolini

Ambassador

Nicola Pedrolini

Italian Alps freerider with a love for steep lines, deep snow, and clear-headed decisions. Calm under pressure and always present, Nicola pairs full commitment with a safety-first mindset.

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Marcin Pośpiech

Ambassador

Marcin Pośpiech

Marcin Pośpiech is a freeride skier with one foot in Zillertal, Austria, the other in the Tatra Mountains, and his sights set on backcountry terrain across the globe, including British Columbia and beyond.

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Roger Dou Castañé

Pro Partner

Roger Dou Castañé

Pyrenees mountain guide based in La Cerdanya, always hunting fun lines from bowls to couloirs. Roger brings sunny energy, solid judgment, and surprisingly strong form when the snow turns crusty.

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Tom Jarman

Ambassador

Tom Jarman

A passionate advocate for inclusive, all-mountain skiing, Tom supports both volunteer-led and guided adventures, always with a focus on safety and fun.

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Maj Stirn

Ambassador

Maj Stirn

Slovenian national champion turned mountain focused freerider from the Julian Alps. Maj skis with instinct, creativity, and respect, pushing limits while listening closely to what the mountain says.

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Wānaka Mountain Guides

Pro Partner

Wānaka Mountain Guides

Wānaka Mountain Guides is proudly locally owned and operated by certified New Zealand mountain guides and offers personalised mountain adventures throughout the Southern Alps / Kā Tiritiri o te Moana.

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Tim Steward

Pro Partner

Tim Steward

Southern Lakes skier who brings playful energy to powder days and spring missions, open bowls, steep gullies, and big playground vibes. Tim keeps it simple: scroggin, tea, and a day that feels like pure fun.

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Robert Ungh

Pro Partner

Robert Ungh

Sweden/Norway-based skier with a calm, fun, and analytic approach to ski touring. Robert keeps it simple, make a plan, follow the basics, and remember the mountain always gets the final vote.

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Andy Smith

Ambassador

Andy Smith

Military ski instructor and GIS professional based in Ischgl, known for smart route planning and calm, capable leadership. Often the “group spare-parts guy,” Andy keeps powder days smooth, safe, and high-vibe.

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Lion Tegeder

Ambassador

Lion Tegeder

Innsbruck-based skier who blends powder-day stoke with a responsible, safety-first mindset. Best days = friends, first lines, and smart calls when conditions change.

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Ludvig Urbye Myhre

Ambassador

Ludvig Urbye Myhre

Oppdal/Storlidalen skier with an easygoing, always-stoked vibe chasing deep snow, storm day softness, and bluebird turns with friends. Known for keeping the crew fueled (inner-pocket Snickers included) and ending the day with hot cocoa.

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James McKenzie-McHarg

Ambassador

James McKenzie-McHarg

A high-stoke ski tourer split between Bogong High Plains and Lyngen, chasing deep turns, ridgelines, and big days with good people. James runs on unwavering uphill excitement, proper snacks, and the belief that the best adventures end with a cold dip and a cold beer.

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Eskil Løkke

Ambassador

Eskil Løkke

Splitboarder and photographer drawn to the steep and playful terrain of Hamperokken and Lyngen. Eskil blends courage with solid planning, chooses partners he trusts, and lives by one principle: always be ready to turn around.

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Isaac Thompson

Ambassador

Isaac Thompson

Snowy Mountains local and true team player who helps Skida with data and insight into the Australian ski touring community and terrain. Isaac brings big stoke, “all the snacks,” and a strong safety instinct, never afraid to turn back.

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Timotej Hercog

Ambassador

Timotej Hercog

Alps-based skier always chasing sunrise and fresh turns. Timotej brings early starts, easygoing stoke, and a welcoming mindset, because if you want to have fun out there, you’re good enough.

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Michel-Pierre Hauzeur

Ambassador

Michel-Pierre Hauzeur

Verbier-based skier with a simple philosophy: go out anyway. Michel-Pierre thrives in all conditions and keeps the day smooth with steady pacing, good partners, and an “enjoy the ride” mindset.

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Fabio Aliverti

Ambassador

Fabio Aliverti

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Amanda Savage Ludlow

Ambassador

Amanda Savage Ludlow

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Enrico Veronese

Pro Partner

Enrico Veronese

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Tanja Hollerrieder

Ambassador

Tanja Hollerrieder

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Yannis Tsipouris

Ambassador

Yannis Tsipouris

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Blake Votilla

Ambassador

Blake Votilla

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Truls Mörfelt

Ambassador

Truls Mörfelt

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Become a Skida Ambassador

To join our team of ambassadors, please anser a few question in the form underneath, and we will get back to you.

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