For Patrick von Känel, flying is more than a passion – it’s part of his identity. He took his first flight at 14, long before the law allowed it, and never looked back. Today, he ranks among the world’s best speed paragliders.Patrick talks with Matthias about his unique path to the sky, the mental discipline it takes to fly fast, and why staying true to yourself is the real mission.
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#17 with Daniel Ladurner
Daniel Ladurner balances two contrasting worlds: apple and wine farming in South Tyrol and his passion for alpine climbing. In this episode, he shares his journey from the Dolomites to Fitzroy, his training approach for aesthetic climbs, and his experiences with wingsuit flying and BASE jumping.Discover how Daniel navigates risks, builds mental resilience, and draws strength from nature for his adventures.
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#16 with Dave Watson
Embark on an inspiring journey into the world of high-altitude mountaineering and beyond. In this episode Matthias Giraud sits down with the extraordinary climber and guide Dave Watson.
Dave shares his near-death experience during an avalanche, his mission to ski K2, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature and life. Together, they reflect on the challenges of balancing family, career, and personal goals.
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#15 with Mark Twight
From extreme mountaineering to training Hollywood's elite, Mark Twight's journey has been anything but straightforward. He has reinvented himself countless times, often more than he acknowledges, delving deep into his core to gradually accept himself. Facing and overcoming challenges can leave lasting marks, sometimes making one hard and unyielding, with little room for inspiration. However, maintaining sensitivity and staying in touch with one's ever-changing environment fosters dynamic growth rather than becoming rigid and static.
Tune into this enlightening and inspiring podcast episode where no emotion, no experience nor wisdom falls short.
Thank youMark and Matthias for sharing.
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#14 with Julian Fink
If, like Julian Fink, your mission is to enjoy life to the fullest, sometimes you have to be strong enough to know when it's time to turn back. Fortunately, having experience in mountain rescue and in an intensive care unit, he has always kept a cool head. Listen to our new episode to discover how this helped him and his strong rope team of friends on their ascent of the majestic "mountain tower" Cerro Torre, Patagonia.
Professional mountaineer Matthias Giraud, also known as Super Frenchie takes you into the base camps of the highest mountains in the world. He is your tour guide in conversations with the most extreme mountain athletes of various disciplines: mountaineering, alpine skiing, base jumping, paragliding and many more. Join in for a deep dive into their missions, the call of the mountains and learn what it means to be “made for missions”.
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