Matthias "Super Frenchie" Giraud | Skiing & BASE Jumping

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Flying Off Mountains With a Ski-Base Jumper

Blog June 29, 2018

Birthday BASE Trip – Twin Falls, Idaho

Blog March 26, 2018

SUPERADVENTURE WEEK SIX – Grand Prize Week!

Super Adventure September 30, 2016

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SUMMER CARVING - A little faster than skiing, si

SUMMER CARVING -

A little faster than skiing, simply replacing snow with air.

I’m definitely frothing to get back on skis though.
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Follow the rabbit… and bring a parachute 📸 @i

Follow the rabbit… and bring a parachute 📸 @iamorazio #superfrenchie
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@thule #thulecrew #bringyourlife

#TBT Last year, I had the chance to surf big waves

#TBT Last year, I had the chance to surf big waves on the Oregon coast with @real_deal_richardson.

The ocean in many ways is similar to the mountains. Riding big waves is very much a cousin discipline of big mountain skiing - speed, carving a line on a big face and elaborating escape routes.

A childhood dream come true, I have a lot to learn which I am looking forward to.

Oh and yeah… being a skier, I had to put on a knee brace and helmet - ready for impact 😅 #superfrenchie #towsurfing #childhooddream

REDEMPTION - After a close call the previous day,

REDEMPTION -

After a close call the previous day, I returned to Mt Hood to send this backflip off the 230ft cliff on Mississippi Headwall (full description in yesterday’s post).

I had so much amplitude on this backflip that my skis were stuck against the relative wind when finishing the flip.

I threw my pilot as far away from my skis as possible to avoid entanglement and the opening was perfect.

Thanks for the memorable shot @wiegandphoto

#flashbackfriday #FBF #MtHood #2009 #SuperFrenchie

#TBT Mt Hood May 2009, shot from @richardhallman_p

#TBT Mt Hood May 2009, shot from @richardhallman_photo.

Another survival story for the books.

I was filming with @wiegandphoto for Nimbus Independent. The day before was the first time I was being filmed from a helicopter.

I dropped in from the side of Illumination Rock, made 30 fast GS turns and launched a front flip as I hit the cliff.

It was my first front flip on a ski BASE and when I pulled, the bridle wrapped around my arm (for the non-jumpers, webbing strap on the parachute system).

The cliff is only 230ft (70m). I untangled my arm and opened about 20ft (6m) above the ground. I landed fine but the close call made me really angry.

The next day, I went back up and launched a massive backflip off the same cliff and nailed it (I had done more backflips than I can count skiing but this was my first one on a ski BASE).

Total redemption and Richard capture this amazing shot after anchoring himself on the edge of the cliff called Mississippi Head (Frenchie’s Leap is the name of the exit).

Will post the video tomorrow. #superfrenchie

Chickity-check yo self before you wreck yo self 📸 @iamorazio #superfrenchie
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Sleepless nights, alpine starts & raison d’être

Sleepless nights, alpine starts & raison d’être.

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EXIT POINT PODCAST - Nothing held back… Thoro

EXIT POINT PODCAST -

Nothing held back…

Thorough introspection with @mattblanket and @laurent.frat .

Risk vs societal impositions, selfishness, tragedy & loss, jumping with purpose, how to become pro and what it means.

One of my favorite conversations with skillful and respected jumpers ➡️ Link in Bio.

#superfrenchie #exitpoint #podcast

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS - Highlight of an eventful

ROCK, PAPER, SCISSORS -

Highlight of an eventful shoot for @BlackYak_global with @iamorazio and my flying partner @floriankong in Switzerland.

Locals know best!

#blackyak_global #madeformissions #superfrenchie

BACK AT IT 💯 Blustery morning but toasty in the

BACK AT IT 💯 Blustery morning but toasty in the Yakutian Jacket! Thank you @blackyak_global #blackyak_global #madeformissions #superfrenchie

Torino Refuge, Italy - Testing Thule’s new Sti

Torino Refuge, Italy -

Testing Thule’s new Stir Alpine 40L mountaineering backpack.

Be accurate, details matter.

📸 @uhrastrom

@thule #thulecrew #superfrenchie

WAX ME 📸 @akissnergirl @blackcrows_skis #black

WAX ME 📸 @akissnergirl @blackcrows_skis #blackcrows #solis #superfrenchie

Already plotting lines and cliffs to send on the A

Already plotting lines and cliffs to send on the Aiguille Croche during the @backtobackfreeski invitational, March 18th -20th, 2022. This place gets my heart racing every time! #superfrenchie

Big Productions are intricate and complex - thank

Big Productions are intricate and complex - thank you @adventureproduction for a memorable time in Iceland with @thule. I keep reminiscing about it. When the job gets tough, these guys want to do more and I love working with this team! Their dedication to their productions is exemplary 📸 @callemedc.f #thulecrew #bringyourlife

SEATTLE, WA - October 22nd 2021, you can catch @su

SEATTLE, WA - October 22nd 2021, you can catch @superfrenchiemovie on the big screen at the Egyptian Theater - @siffnews #superfrenchie #superfrenchiemovie