How did you get into action sports, when did the passion start?

I was born in the late '80s, right in the middle of the action sports boom in America. The first rumors started reaching Italy through early magazines, videos, and TV shows/movies. My dad was a windsurfing pioneer back then, hitting the lake waves at dawn every morning before work. My uncle was a world runner-up in BMX racing. I've always been drawn to freestyle, and by the late '90s, I finally got into snowboarding. Story going from being an action sports enthusiast, becoming a professional instructor and now organizing trips with groups of people in the outdoors.

Did you ever hesitate to take a more safe career path?

Snowboarding changed my life; it's been and still is my obsession. I was lucky enough to experience the "golden years" of the snowboard scene in Italy, competing in events and giving my all at the parties! Back then, I worked at one of the most famous skateboard/snowboard shops in Northern Italy to pay for college and appease my parents by finishing my studies. On a whim, I tried out for the snowboard instructor training course, which was very challenging at the time, and I passed on my first attempt, ranking in the top 10. That was the sign that made me realize this was my path and that you should do things for yourself, not for others. Sure, another path would have been a safer career choice, but one of my qualities is that I'm not afraid to reinvent myself. I've done it several times in the past, and I'll probably do it again in the future. Watching my peers buy houses, have kids, and make plans, I realize more and more that in 2024, not having plans is a luxury.

What activity makes you lose track of time?

It's not about the activity itself but the context in which you do it. Snowboarding allows me to interpret the mountain in my own way, surfing challenges me with my fears, trekking and camping connect me with nature. Lately, I've been really into cross-country mountain biking, which lets me get lost in the woods and explore the trails I used to roam as a child.

What challenge would you take on if you knew you could not fail?

Let me preface this by saying I'm a rookie at surfing. Probably trying to surf the big waves at Nazaré. When I watch videos of those mountains of water, I think that riding them at full speed is much more like a snowboard descent than regular surfing. The problem is, if you fall, you're risking your life.

What is your main purpose behind Outdoorable?

Outdoorable is born from the idea of giving people an experience similar to a typical “day in my life”, allowing them to push beyond their comfort zone and escape the monotony of city life by getting lost in nature. It combines trekking, a night in a tent, and a second day filled with adrenaline. The adventure starts with the desire to explore and challenge oneself. Recently, many people have been drawn to the outdoor world because it's trendy. Social media is flooded with copy-paste tips, and people flock to these places just to show they've been there without truly experiencing or savoring them. The idea behind Outdoorable is to raise awareness and help people approach these activities safely, always guided by top professionals in each field.

When was the last time you did something for the first time? And what was it?

This winter, I tried telemark skiing, brushing up on the skills I had as a young skier. I love new challenges, starting over as a beginner, and savoring every small progression.

Being so often on an adventure should bring a lot of memorable experiences. Can you share one of your most unexpected memorable experiences from being on adventure?

Last year, after an April splitboarding trip to the Lofoten Islands, I was lucky enough to return in August thanks to a sponsor, with a mission: to cross them on foot, self-supported. It was my first thru-hiking experience, and I honestly had no idea what I was getting into. My adventure buddies and I braved the area's unpredictable weather—wind, rain, cold—and the weight of our backpacks seriously tested us. We might not have been the first to complete this madness, but we were probably the fastest, covering nearly 200km and about 9000m of elevation gain, more than the height of Everest, in just one week. This included a day’s delay when we helped some girls in trouble along the way, causing us to miss a ferry that only runs once a day on that island, forcing us to stop.

What is the most rewarding about organizing outdoor events for groups?

There's nothing more beautiful than seeing all the participants challenging themselves, overcoming their fears, bonding with each other, staying in touch, organizing, and embarking on other adventure together.

You’re very active in a lot of action sports and outdoor activities. If you had to pick one of these to do the rest of your life, which one would it be? 

Snowboarding! You never forget your first love!

Connection with Brixton

One of Brixton's mottos is BRINGING PEOPLE TOGETHER. This is exactly what I strive to offer in my experiences and everyday life, trying to inspire people and bring them closer to the world of action sports and the outdoors. Nowadays, everything is too fast-paced; we need to take a breath, focus on the details, and remember where it all started.