Jacob Slot on Schindler, St. Anton am Arlberg
Ski-mountaineer Jacob Slot’s exploits have taken him to some extraordinary places from the minefields of Afghanistan to the high peaks of the Patagonian ice-cap. He has achieved numerous first descents around the world and shows no sign of letting up.
Date of Birth:
01/09/74
Website:
www.piltriquitron.com
Jacob Slot throwing the Austrian powdernear Langen am Arlberg
Nationality:
I’m a Danish passport holder but I class myself as a world citizen.
Home Mountain:
St.Anton am Arlberg and entire Patagonian Andes.
Sponsors:
Arc’teryx, Crispi, Black Diamond.
Favourite set of skis:
Black Diamond Zealots.
Jacob Slot playing in the Austrian powder, St. Anton am Arlberg
Favourite spot:
Hielo continentales Patagonico (Patagonian ice-caps)
How did you get involved in skiing?
I’m over 30 and I don’t really remember anymore how it all started for me.
Plans for the future:
Explore more unskied terrain and do more fly fishing.
Favourite Country:
Patagonian Chile and Patagonian Argentina. Why do I like Patagonia so much? ……….no se
Jacob Slot playing in the Austrian powder, St. Anton am Arlberg
Influences:
History and my girlfriend. By history I mean what people have explored before, where they went and what they did. All this influences my projects and ideas.
Motivation:
My motivation is my passion and obsession.
Best Moment:
When you feel ‘flow’.
Worst Moment:
A few which belong to the sport; one big storm in Patagonia, one avalanche in Chamonix and when my ACL broke.
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