| Rolf Petersen Born: 22 may 1972 Lives: Copenhagen & Val Thorens |
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Rolf's from Stro about 30 kms from Copenhagen. He started skiing when
he was 17 years old, and the first trip went to Isaberg in Sweden. He's
educated in the computer world and works now as the IT-administrator in an
off-set print. When he reached 22 years he tried out as a ski bum for the
first time and the first winter went to Val Thorens in the French Alps.
Rolf got so happily addicted to the mountains and the skiing that he
hasn't returned yet - that's six years ago! The work in front of the
computer at home permitted him to continue the job from the mountains in
the winter - which is still his way of living!
After the first season Rolf entered the National Team in mogul skiing, and
he's competed in French Cup and Europa Cup until he peaked as
the National Champion in 1998.
Due to several long indurations he quit the team in 1998 to continue as
Freerider and to train the new style; New School Skiing. He was therefore
one of the idea makers to Freeride.dk
Though out the five years in Val Thorens Rolf's trademark has been his
different hair colors; i.e. red, blue, purple, white and brown... He thinks
it gives a plow of color on your life!
Rolf is sponsored by:
Helly Hansen, Smith, Sony, Val Thorens, Tignes & Kuvertgrafik