Team Athletes
Jacopo Bufacchi
Big Mountain, ITA
Jacopo grew up in Courmayeur at the foot of Mont Blanc. At the age of three when he began his climbing and skiing career. As a youngster, Jacopo was a Junior Italian Champion in ski racing, and well on his way to the national team. But instead of becoming the next ‘La Bomba' Tomba, Jacopo decided to take his skills to the big hills. He became an aspirant guide at the age of 18 and one of the youngest UIAGM certified mountain guides at 22 as well as one of the most popular freeriders.
Jacopo works for the Mountain Recue and is an instructor for guide course. For some years he has also educated the local Bolivian Mountain Guides, which have made them the first certified Mountain Rescue in South America.
With an aggressive yet controlled style, Jacopo uses his incredible insight of the mountains to find the good snow and steep lines around the world.
About
Nick Name:
Jac
Date of Birth:
31/12/1977
Height:
183 cm
Weight:
80kg
Residence:
Courmayeur Italy
Major interest/hobby apart from skiing:
Cooking, my dog Pumba, traveling.
Other sports:
Climbing, DH biking
What, in your life is most awarding:
Have nice friends arround me
What gives you energy and lets you think about other things than skiing:
Life
Best idea of having good time:
Beiing up in the mountains with friends and the Geppo saussice.
Favorite reading:
History books, I’m courius!
Favorite food:
Indian or Japanese food
Favorite music:
REGGAE!
Favorite place to travel to:
South America
What is your favorite city to visit and why:
Huaraz, Perù. Its a nice city in the middle of the mountains with beautiful people, and huge mountains
Favorite spots and resorts:
Courmayeur, i know every thing and therefore it is easy to find nice spots every day.
Where do you preferably spend your time off:
If i have time off, I would like to spend it in my sofa, but at the same time i love spending time with my friends and Jenny, climbing or doing something in the mountain.
Skiing since:
2 years old
What started you skiing:
My dad, but i never listened to him so my mum took over.
Why do you ride:
Freedom and the smile that it gives me.
Best part of skiing:
Crash into the deep powder and have snow everywhere!
Hardest part:
To crash in the hard snow and have pain everywhere!
Weakness:
Some times I’m to kind
Most important people in your life and career:
Paolo Biamonti
Worst moment in career:
Lost Paolo
Best moment in career:
2 years ago in Kamtchatka with Baptiste Blanc and friends, super nice experience!
General career goals:
Discover new places in the world and make reportages with beautiful pictures
Most respected skiers:
Bruno Compagned
Other most respected athletes:
Mike Horn
Advice to beginners:
Keep smiling and everything´s gonna be allright!
A training week:
I´m always in the mountains, better than being closed in at the gym
Training "secret":
Eat a lot of pasta!!!!
Occupation If I was not a professional skier:
Chef
