A lot of us have been watching Candide Thovex for a very long time. I couldn’t tell you exactly when I was first made aware of him, but I remember One of those days 2 gathering a lot of hype when I was in high school. He is, without a doubt, at least one of the best free skiers to ever live. It’s definitely a bit comforting, then, to hear that he’s still (at least as of when this interview was recorded) spooked by certain lines and jumps.

As for the comment relating to his mother being too scared to watch what he does, I feel that. I’m won’t act like anything I do is dope enough to scare my mother (I wish I was that good), but she has told me that she wouldn’t support me if I started doing the crazy stuff she sees in ski films. Maybe one day I’ll be able too care her with my clips…

Sorry mom…

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