On this episode, we talk with Ranja Schlotte, a German athlete who rips down Alpine lines and carves Mauritius’ fiercest waves. From skiing at three to mastering kitesurfing on a family trip, Ranja’s hunger for adventure led to sponsorships with Slingshot, Alpina Sports, Meier Skis, Ride Engine and many more through relentless freestyle competitions. She reveals how she juggled a mathematics and economics Degree and a Degree in Software Engineering with chasing storms and snow, tests cutting-edge gear like Slingshot’s OneLock system, and tackles the legendary One Eye wave. Whether staring down a near-vertical ski line in Gstaad or outsmarting Mauritius’ brutal currents, Ranja’s stories pulse with grit and stoke.
Episode Highlights:
• Skiing before she could walk and kitesurfing Mauritius’ waves from her early twenties
• Heart-pounding descent of a Gstaad ski line she spies from her window
• Battling One Eye’s waves and testing Slingshot’s game-changing OneLock
• Balancing university exams with competitions across the Alps and Oceans around the world
• Savoring Mauritius’ tuna steaks and Indian curries between sessions
• Pro tips for landing sponsors and thriving in multiple sports
Follow Ranja: https://www.facebook.com/ranja.schlotte or https://www.youtube.com/@ranjaschlotte
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