Jakob is 23 years old and he is from Denmark. He has also lived in Norway and now here in Switzerland. He speaks Danish, English and Norwegian fluently and he understands German but is still working on the speaking part.
Why did you choose to teach snowsports?
Ever since my first time on skis and in ski school I have been hooked on skiing. I quickly found out that skiing is the most fun sport. And I want others to experience the joy of skiing. Exploring the mountain, feeling the speed, feeling the sensation of good turns, and being able to be outside a whole day are some of what makes skiing so much fun. I hope to help you experience these fantastic sensations.
Where is your favourite part to ski?
I think every part of the mountain has something special to offer depending on your level, but also what kind of skiing you enjoy the most. With that being said you can never really go wrong with the Sunnegga area. Here you will find terrain for every level to enjoy, some of the best restaurants on the mountain, and the weather is usually better compared to the other parts of the mountain.
Why did you choose Zermatt?
I grew up mainly skiing in Norway, but I knew I really wanted to do at least one season in the south of Europe. Before this winter, I had never been to Switzerland but I had seen a lot of pictures and I loved the nature. So I chose to come to Switzerland. I looked at a bunch of different resorts but there is just something special about Zermatt. It has the nature, and also the skiing here is amazing!
And after moving here I found out how the look of Matterhorn alone can make your day. Then being able to ski with that view is amazing.
What do you do in the summers?
I recently got into road biking and I find it really relaxing for the brain and a nice way to exercise outdoors. Besides that, I really enjoy doing whatever sport I get the opportunity to do and I enjoy spending time with friends and family.
But besides skiing, football is the sport that is closest to my heart as i grew up playing myself. So when I am back home in Denmark I go to a lot of matches to support my favorite club.