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See below for articles about the Hans Fund as well as a full library of Hans's press coverage. The library includes Hans's own published writing as well as articles documenting his ski mountaineering career.

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Down Time

November 11th, 2009 Posted in About Hans

by Rob Buchanan
Once you’ve made a name for yourself in the burly world of ski mountaineering, astonished your buds, bagged a few sponsors, shot some sick footage that had Banff buzzing–in short, once you’re at the top of your game, can you actually take a vacation? The author investigates in Peru’s Cordillera Blanca, where [...]

Southern Charms

November 11th, 2009 Posted in About Hans

by Ptor Spricenieks
“Fou” is French for crazy or mad. In recent years, the term “Ski-Fou” has rarely been seen. there is a history behind the origin of the term, but here in North America it remains elusive and obscure despite its continued evolution. In the late 70’s, a renaissance in ski-mountaineering took [...]