I'm half Portuguese and half Austrian, so I've been between the mountains and the ocean my whole life.
I got into skiing because my father had a passion for it. He introduced me to the industry and the skiing world from the time I could walk, and skiing quickly became a huge part of my life.
Japan had always been a destination for me. I had been a long-time admirer of Japanese culture and history, and of course the country's famous dry powder.
So when I had the opportunity to come to Japan six years ago, I didn't hesitate.
What started as a destination I had always wanted to experience eventually became home.
