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Racing to the Mountains

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Photos by: Mattias Fredrikson
Words by: Mattias Fredrikson
Words by: Mattias Fredrikson
Words by: Mattias Fredrikson

Speed was the defining element of life for 17-year-old Leoni Zopp. Her entire world revolved around going as fast as possible through a blurred forest of gates to a finish line.

For years, she trained almost daily in pursuit of her goal to become a World Cup and Olympic skier, and in 2017, it was finally starting to pay off. In a country where alpine ski racing has an almost religious heritage, Zopp was a standout prospect with a promising future.

Zopp is no stranger to speed. The young Andermatter has flawless ski technique and knows how to make it look stylish. Photo by Mattias Fredriksson