Nevin Galmarini

Nevin Galmarini, professional snowboarder, Olympic champion and ambassador of the holiday region Engadin Scuol Zernez, Graubünden, Switzerland

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Nevin Galmarini wandert durch das eingeschneite Unterengadin

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Kolumnen in der Zeitung Südostschweiz 2021/22: Januar, Dezember, November, Oktober, September, August, Juli, Juni, Mai
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G&G – Mein Wald mit Nevin & Oceana Galmarini
iMpuls – Nervenkitzel
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Duality – a four – part series about opposites

A film project by Nevin Galmarini about the intense interplay between mind and body, and between day and night.

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Nevin Galmarini trains even when he is at home with his family and friends in Ardez

«Of course I also train when I'm not on the road with the national team».

We wanted to know where...

«Of course, the proximity to the Motta Naluns ski area is and was a decisive factor in the success of my career. Nowhere else have I covered more kilometres on the snowboard. On the 'Motta' I learned to snowboard properly and even today I can often be found in the ski area. But the Lower Engadine also has the perfect infrastructure in terms of fitness. I regularly use the training rooms of the sports school of the High Alpine Institute in Ftan HIF and also the fitness centre in Scuol. But the most important infrastructure for me is even better and accessible to everyone: nature! The Lower Engadin has the best bike trails, the best hiking trails, the best cross-country skiing trails, etc. I can only recommend these treasures to everyone».

For me, alpine snowboarding is pure adrenaline: you feel the centrifugal force in the turns and can lean extremely deep into them.

Nevin Galmarini Professional snowboarder

So you are not only to be found on the board and in winter in your home in the Lower Engadine?

«No, not by a long shot. I really do a lot of sports, but apart from snowboarding, of course, I'm most likely to be found on a mountain bike. I like the versatility of 'biking' because it requires strength, endurance, courage and technique. And there are so many trails in the Lower Engadine that every biking round offers something new.

Otherwise, I like to go windsurfing and surfing, I play football and occasionally get on my cross-country skis. Actually, I'm up for anything.
Since I'm on the snow for about nine months, from August to April, I don't really miss the snow in summer. Nevertheless, I always feel a little melancholy when another winter is over.

Between April and May is the only time I can go on holiday. I go somewhere for two to three weeks at a time. Actually, I always take my surfboard or mountain bike with me. When I get back from my holidays, I immediately start my fitness training. In May, June and July I lay the foundation for a successful season. Here, it's a matter of taking a step forward every year. I try to break the test values from the previous year in order to be even faster on the snow from August onwards».

...back to your passion, snowboarding, what should we know about the Olympic discipline Alpine Snowboarding?

«It is simply a super sport! You feel the centrifugal force in the corners and can lean extremely deep into them. The competitions are very easy to understand thanks to the parallel mode. Whoever reaches the finish line faster is one round further. This results in exciting duels where both athletes drive absolutely at the limit. If anyone is interested in learning this sport or improving their alpine snowboarding skills, feel free to contact me via carvingcamp.ch».

Favorite slope: «Siert» under the ski lift Salavina

"There is room for big and fast swings and the steepness is just right. If there is fresh snow and the avalanche situation allows it, there are best freeride possibilities next to the slopes".

Favorite bike trail: Through the wild Val Tasna to Ardez

«A challenging single trail from Alp Laret down into the Tasna Valley. Ideal for advanced bikers. At the Tasna creek you cross a bridge and ride on the demanding side down to Ardez».

Going-out tip

«After a day on the slopes, locals and tourists meet at the Apres-Ski Bar Marmotta. For those who like it quieter, the Hotel Belvédère Bar offers a glass of wine and a chat in a relaxed atmosphere».