Our ambassadors

Meet the people who inspire us and push our products to the limit. Our ambassadors are at the heart of Norrøna’s Extreme User Testing program. Our prototypes are tested by some of the world’s most demanding athletes. In brutal weather. Across seasons. High in the mountains, deep in the snow, on rock, trails, and wild water. They push every sample hard, question every detail, and help us create products built for the real world.

A skier in a Norrøna jacket descends a snowy slope, kicking up snow. A blue fjord and mountains are in the background.

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Torstein HorgmoSnowboarder, United States
Torstein Horgmo is a world-renowned professional snowboarder from Norway, widely considered one of the most influential and technically proficient riders in the history of the sport.

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Christian NummedalSkier, Norway
Christian Nummedal is a highly accomplished Norwegian freeskier known for his technical precision and success in both Big Air and Slopestyle.

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Matt SterbenzSkier, United States
Matt Sterbenz is a pioneer in the modern freeskiing industry, known for founding iconic ski brands and leading innovations in sustainable materials. Based in Salt Lake City, Utah, he has spent over...

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Maxime ChablozSkier, Switzerland
Maxime Chabloz is a Swiss skier who has achieved the rare feat of becoming a World Champion in two completely different elements: snow and water. He won the Freeride World Tour (FWT) in 2022, and...

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Fien Van ZwietenSkier, Sweden
Fien van Zwieten is a freeride skier with Dutch roots who grew up in the Sunnmøre region on Norway’s west coast. She started skiing at three years old and later moved from alpine racing into freeride...

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Victor Hale-WoodsSkier
Victor Hale-Woods is a Swiss professional freeride skier from Verbier, Switzerland, where he grew up skiing some of the Alps' most iconic terrain. In 2025 he claimed the Freeride World Tour...

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Tobias TritscherSkier, Austria
Tobi Tritscher is a mainstay in the freeskiing world, known for his smooth style and deep roots in the Austrian Alps.

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Darcy ConoverSkier
Darcy Conover is a mountaineer and skier who has traded the fast-paced energy of New York for the high-altitude serenity of the Rocky Mountains.

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Asbjørn Eggebø NæssSkier, Norway
Asbjørn Næss career spans more than two decades of progression in skiing, with key milestones including filming with Free Radicals in the mid-2000s and joining the Field Production crew on influential...

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Zian Perrot-CouttetSkier, France
Zian Perrot-Couttet is a French mountain snowboarder and alpinist. He is a member of the PGHM (Peloton de Gendarmerie de Haute Montagne) in Chamonix and is currently training to become a high mountain...

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Minna RiihimakiSkier, France
Minna Riihimaki is a force of nature who defies easy categorization. Originally from the flatlands of Lappeenranta, Finland, she followed her fascination with high peaks to the French Alps over 25...

Megan DingmanSkier, United States
Megan Dingman is a professional skier from Park City who transitioned from alpine racing into freeride and big-mountain skiing.

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Benjamin Forthun Skier, Norway
Benjamin Forthun is a prominent Norwegian professional freeride skier and one of the country's most influential figures in action sports media. Originally from Bergen, he has built a unique career by...

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Merrick JohnstonSkier, United States
Merrick Johnston is a professional ski guide, mountaineer, and athlete originally from Alaska, now based in Tromsø, Norway. Known for her lifelong connection to the mountains, she has been a prominent...

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Maggie VoisinSkier, United States
Maggie Voisin is a professional freeskier who's a multiple X Games medalist and Olympian. By 15 years old, she became the youngest American to qualify for a Winter Olympics since 1972.

McRae WilliamsSkier, United States
McRae Williams is a professional freestyle skier from Park City, Utah. He is a highly decorated athlete in the freeskiing world earning multiple X Games medals and being a World Champion in...

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Gaspard BuraudSkier, France
Gaspard Buraud is part of a new generation of "Chamoniards" (residents of Chamonix) who combine multiple disciplines like skiing and paragliding to explore high-altitude peaks. He became a Norrøna...

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Petra OhlsonSkier, Sweden
Petra Ohlson is a Swedish professional freeride skier and brand ambassador known for competing on the Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) circuit.

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Caroline WinslowSkier, United States
Caroline Winslow is a professional skier particularly known for being a "dawn patroller" and "weekend warrior," maximizing her free time with multi-sport adventures like bike-supported ski missions.

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Teal HarleSkier, Canada
Teal Harle is a professional Canadian freestyle skier raised in Campbell River, BC. He is now based in Pemberton, where he is known for a creative and technical style in big-mountain freeriding and...

A smiling man with a beard, wearing a blue beanie, white goggles and a red Norrøna jacket. Snow in the background.

Tyler ReidSkier, United States
Tyler Reid is a professional American ski and mountain guide based in the Methow Valley. He is a certified AMGA Ski Guide and the founder of Pacific Alpine Guides, a service specializing in year-round...

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Emil LeendertsSnowboarder, Norway
Emil Leenderts describes himself as a semi‑professional snowboarder, surfer and filmmaker and spends most of his time in the mountains and in the ocean.

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Johanna StålnackeSkier, France
Johanna Stålnacke is based in the alpine capital of Chamonix, she has forged a career that seamlessly blends extreme skiing, elite alpinism, and professional guiding. As the fourth Swedish woman ever...

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Martina MüllerSkier, Switzerland
Martina Müller is a Swiss professional skier whose life and career are defined by technical precision, creative freedom, and an extraordinary story of resilience.

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Chris DavenportSkier, United States
Two-time World Champion big-mountain skier known for skiing all 54 of Colorado's 14ers in a year. He is also a guide, author, and Hall of Famer.

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Owen LeeperSkier, United States
Owen Leeper is a professional big mountain skier widely recognized for his high-consequence lines, massive cliff drops, and technical backcountry expeditions.

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Juliane GrosdidierSkier, France
Juliane Grosdidier is a woman of the mountains, driven by a mission to make the outdoors more accessible, beautiful, and inclusive.

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Forrest Jillson Skier, United States
Forrest Jillson is a powerhouse of the American freeride scene. Growing up in Alta and now calling Jackson, Wyoming, his home, Forrest has transformed a childhood spent watching ski legends on film...

Xanthe DemasSkier, United States
Xanthe Demas is a self-proclaimed lifelong "ski bum" who has turned a passion for the mountains into a masterclass in living well. Since joining the Norrøna family in 2021, she has become a voice for...

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Mons RøislandSnowboarder, Norway
Mons Røisland is a world-class professional snowboarder from Norway, recognized as one of the most consistent and versatile freestyle riders on the global circuit. Based in Høvik, just outside of...

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Amie EngerbretsonSkier, United States
Amie Engerbretson is a professional big mountain skier, producer, and host based in Lake Tahoe. She has been a prominent figure in the ski industry for over a decade.

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Ben BurattiSkier, France
Ben Buratti is a professional French freeskier who has transitioned from a high-level competition background into the world of freeride and film production.

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Dani ArnoldMountaineer, Switzerland
Dani Arnold is a Swiss alpinist and mountain guide who grew up at 1700 metres above sea level and has set speed records on all six great north faces of the Alps.

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Ludwig KarraschMountaineer
Growing up in Murnau, Germany, Ludwig Karrasch developed a relentless curiosity for his own capabilities and a profound humbleness toward the peaks. Today, based in Ohlstadt, he has turned that...

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Matthias SchererMountaineer, Italy
Matthias Scherer is a prominent figure in the world of professional ice climbing and alpinism. Known for his incredible endurance and technical precision, he has spent decades pushing the limits of...

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Eva EskilssonMountaineer, Sweden
Eva Eskilsson is a woman of the high mountains, splitting her time between the Swedish wilderness, the granite spires of Chamonix, and the arctic peaks of the Lyngen Alps. A veteran of the Norrøna...

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Elisa RøtterudAdventurer, Norway
Elisa Røtterud is a storyteller and adventurer who has transitioned from a high-profile career in the fashion industry to becoming a prominent explorer and mental trainer.

Giuliano BordoniMountaineer, Italy
Giuliano Bordoni has spent decades exploring the vertical world, from technical ice to steep ski descents. A member of the Norrøna family for over 15 years, Giuliano lives by a philosophy of speed and...

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Heike SchmittMountaineer
Heike Schmitt is a world-renowned ice climber and mountain guide. Born in South Africa and raised in Germany, Heike has traveled the globe in search of frozen water, eventually finding her home in the...

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Sigurd FeldeSkier, Norway
Sigurd Felde is a highly accomplished Norwegian alpinist and mountain guide. He's recognized for some of the most technical and demanding ascents in modern climbing.

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Robert CaspersenMountaineer, Norway
Robert Caspersen is a renowned mountaineer, professional guide, and adventurer. He is famous for pioneering new routes in some of the most remote regions on Earth, and he's considered one of Norway's...

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David RoetzelMountaineer, United States
Climber, guide, and outdoor industry veteran from Gypsum, CO. David has pursued rock and ice since 1988, driven by a love of mountains and the freedom they offer.

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Tanja SchmittMountaineer
Tanja Schmitt is a true specialist of the frozen vertical. Born in South Africa and raised in Germany, she eventually followed a childhood fascination with polar exploration to the icefalls of the...

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Wolfgang HuberMountaineer
Wolfgang is the ultimate mountain all-rounder. With over two decades spent as a professional mountaineer, guide, and skier, he combines technical mastery with a deep-rooted respect for the natural...

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Marthe Kristoffersen Trail runner, Norway
Marthe Kristoffersen is a former elite Norwegian cross-country skier who has successfully transitioned into a career as a high-level coach and outdoor ambassador.

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Mike AigrozTrail runner, Switzerland
Mike Aigroz is a Swiss endurance athlete best known for his successful career as a professional triathlete and his subsequent transition into elite trail running.

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Stefan EhrmeierTrail runner, Germany
Stefan Ehrmeier is a German endurance athlete and ultrarunner. He has competed in numerous high-profile trail races, and is the co-founder of SALTY Trailrunning.

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Kyle CurtinTrail runner, United States
Kyle Curtin is a professional trail and ultra-runner often described as a "quiet crusher". He transitioned from a military contract in the US Army to professional ultra running in 2015.

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Gjermund NordskarTrail runner, Norway
Gjermund Nordskar is a true mountain nomad. Raised in Lommedalen and later on a mountain farm at the foot of Jotunheimen, Gjermund’s life has always been framed by Norway’s highest peaks. Since...

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Hilary McCloyTrail runner, United States
Hilary McCloy is a former U.S. Ski Team athlete turned professional coach, physical therapist, and trail runner. She is widely recognized for bridging the gap between elite athletic performance and...

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Andrew DrummondTrail runner, United States
Raised in New Hampshire's White Mountains, Andrew Drummond is a trail runner and ski mountaineer who uses photography to share remote wilderness and advocate for clean energy.

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Mountain Biking

Rémy MétaillerMountain biker, Canada
Rémy Métailler is a world-renowned professional mountain biker, freerider, and content creator. He is widely recognized for his high-speed "trail previews" and POV videos, which have made him a major...

Mountain Biking

Andreas TonelliMountain biker
Professional mountain biker and Norrøna ambassador Andreas Tonelli lost his life in a biking accident on July 15 2025, near Piz Duleda. He made a profound impression on everyone fortunate enough to...

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Mountain Biking

Kathi KuypersMountain biker, Germany
Kathi Kuypers is a professional German mountain biker, content creator, and pioneer in the world of women’s freeride and slopestyle. Known by the nickname "Senderella," she has spent over 14 years in...

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Mountain Biking

Birk Gunnar SelquistMountain biker, Norway
Birk Gunnar Selquist is a professional Norwegian mountain biker who's widely recognized for his high-speed riding and technical skills, which he shares with a large audience through his viral GoPro...

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Mountain Biking

Aslak MørstadMountain biker, Norway
Aslak Mørstad is a veteran of the trails whose life has been defined by two wheels and a constant search for the perfect flow. After years of competing as a professional mountain biker, Aslak has...

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Mountain Biking

Joline JohanssonMountain biker, Sweden
Joline Johansson is a professional Swedish mountain biker and enduro racer currently living in Norway.

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Mountain Biking

Antoni VilloniMountain biker, France
Antoni Villoni is a professional mountain biker, extreme sports athlete, and filmmaker known for his daring freeride projects and stunts.

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Mountain Biking

Dylan CraneMountain biker, United States
Raised on the Colorado River, Dylan Crane traded ski slopes for dusty trails before mountain biking took over. A four-time DH National Champion with a passion for pushing limits.

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Mountain Biking

Geoff GulevichMountain biker, United States
A professional mountain biker from North Vancouver, Geoff Gulevich has spent two decades pushing the sport's limits — filming, competing, and riding on every continent.

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Mountain Biking

Armin Beeli Mountain biker, Switzerland
Armin Beeli is a man of the mountains in every sense of the word. A fixture in the Norrøna family for over 15 years.

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Mountain Biking

Thomas KlingenbergMountain biker, Norway
Thomas Klingenberg is a professional Norwegian mountain biker and outdoor adventurer known for his high-speed riding and technical skill in steep terrain. Often referred to as one of Norway's "local...

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Børge OuslandExplorer, Norway
Børge Ousland is a polar explorer who is widely considered one of the most accomplished explorers of the modern era. He is best known for his record-breaking solo and unsupported expeditions to the...

Sebastian CopelandExplorer, United States
Sebastian’s work is built on three essential pillars: polar exploration, climate analysis, and photography. He has used his global platform to bring the beauty and fragility of the Earth’s most remote...

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Vincent ColliardExplorer, France
Vincent Colliard is a world-renowned French polar explorer, guide, and environmental advocate who has become a leading figure in modern high-endurance expeditions.

Shannon AinslieSurfer, Norway
Growing up in East London and the legendary surf mecca of Jeffreys Bay, South Africa, Shannon developed a world-class connection to the ocean. Today, he has traded the boardshorts of his youth for the...

Erik BotnerSurfer, Norway
Erik Botner has traded the city for the wild coast of the Lofoten Islands, where he lives a life defined by the tides and the snowpack.

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Frode GoaSurfer, Norway
Frode Goa is a Norwegian professional surfer. He is widely recognized for his influence on the coastal lifestyle and boardsports culture in Norway.