Ultra runner Mike Kratzer joins Matthias to explore endurance that goes beyond pace charts and results. Mike explains how habits outlast motivation, how he keeps training fresh, and how he adapts when plans change. He shares how long efforts fit alongside family life and why progress begins with simple daily movement. A grounded conversation about presence, curiosity, and finding joy in the process.
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#19 with Daniel Hug
Outdoor photographer Daniel Hug shares how his geography background and passion for adventure shaped his career—from dives and Alpine climbs to documenting Jost Kobusch’s winter expeditions on Everest. He reveals what it takes to capture real stories in extreme places, balancing risk, creativity, and authenticity in a world increasingly shaped by AI and social media and why he leaves his camera behind in free time.
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#18 with Patrick von Känel
For Patrick von Känel, flying is more than a passion – it’s part of his identity. He took his first flight at 14, long before the law allowed it, and never looked back. Today, he ranks among the world’s best speed paragliders.Patrick talks with Matthias about his unique path to the sky, the mental discipline it takes to fly fast, and why staying true to yourself is the real mission.
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#17 with Daniel Ladurner
Daniel Ladurner balances two contrasting worlds: apple and wine farming in South Tyrol and his passion for alpine climbing. In this episode, he shares his journey from the Dolomites to Fitzroy, his training approach for aesthetic climbs, and his experiences with wingsuit flying and BASE jumping.Discover how Daniel navigates risks, builds mental resilience, and draws strength from nature for his adventures.
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#16 with Dave Watson
Embark on an inspiring journey into the world of high-altitude mountaineering and beyond. In this episode Matthias Giraud sits down with the extraordinary climber and guide Dave Watson.
Dave shares his near-death experience during an avalanche, his mission to ski K2, and the profound lessons he’s learned from nature and life. Together, they reflect on the challenges of balancing family, career, and personal goals.
Professional mountaineer Matthias Giraud, also known as Super Frenchie takes you into the base camps of the highest mountains in the world. He is your tour guide in conversations with the most extreme mountain athletes of various disciplines: mountaineering, alpine skiing, base jumping, paragliding and many more. Join in for a deep dive into their missions, the call of the mountains and learn what it means to be “made for missions”.
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