10. Philosophy of the extreme

Before what is now defined as freeriding, there was extreme skiing, and its main interpreter was Tone Valeruz. No wall was too steep to stop him. In his long career, he tackled descents on the steepest faces around the world with skis on his feet. From the Gran Vernel in Marmolada to the Lyskamm on Monte Rosa and even to the Himalayas, Valeruz never backed down. Despite the obvious risk, in reality, all his endeavors were always approached through a meticulous study of the route thanks to his dual experience as an alpine skier and a climber.