 Giulia Monego
Giulia Monego  Bio: Since childhood Giulia has dedicated herself to her passion for mountains and snow. This passion took her first from the Venetian waters of her birth to the Dolomites. It was here that between the ages of 13 and 20 Giulia found success in a competitive alpine race career - beginning on the regional and national circuit, and then competing on the international F.I.S. circuit. But there is a time for everything - Giulia turned away from the strain of competition and this early success. The opportunity to try telemarking opened a new chapter in her life. Inspired by the concept “Free the heel, free the mind.” Giulia found a new direction and was led onward into the world of freeriding. She has now made her home in Verbier in the Swiss Alps, amongst the mountains which inspire and motivate her, and where she was able really to discover what freeriding means. Her outstanding achievements have gained her well-earned recognition and respect. For many years she has also shared her passion and her talents teaching off piste ski techniques. As a professional skier racing in the World Tour, Giulia lives to share her love for riding free… Birthdate: June 23, 1981 Home: Cortina D’Ampezzo, Italy / Verbier, Switzerland Nickname: La Bandita Best Ever Run: Bec des Roses, Verbier ; Marinelli Couloir, Italy; Holzer Couloir, Dolomites. Greatest Fear: Losing friends in the mountains Favourite Movie: The Big Blue What music gets you amped?: Anything from U2 What relaxes you?: Reading on a tropical beach What wouldn’t people believe about you?: That I come from Venice yet I’m scared of pigeons. What do you have a weakness for?: Men! Proudest Moment: Winning the 2006 O’Neill Xtreme freeride competition in Verbier, Switzerland Recent addiction: Paragliding Career Highlights:
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