News From Xavier De Le Rue
Xavier de Le Rue (* 01. July 1979) from France is one of the most accomplished freeriders of our time. After winning the Freeride World Tour three years in a row he ventured out and made snowboard films in some of the most adventurous places of the world, such as the Antarctica. In his early career in 2008 he just barely survived a gigantic avalanche himself, which added to his extreme and almost superhuman image as a snowboarder.
In the past years however, his main efforts go towards educating mountain safety through films and seminars.
Invisible Ground Full Film Release
After tragic avalanche accidents, professional snowboarders Xavier De Le Rue and Elias Elhardt deeply questioned their motivation for the potentially life-threatening pursuit of freeriding, which they have dedicated themselves to.
During several days in the mountains together, they shared personal experiences of extreme risk taking and what being vulnerable actually means to them.
By questioning unrealistic ideas of control, Invisible Ground sets out to explore how to obtain a reasonable balance between the love for adventure and a misguided drive to expose oneself.
Xavier says;
"Last winter I spent a number of days in the mountains with Elias Elhardt, after both being close to tragic avalanche accidents we explored the darker side of snowboarding and the mountains. Elias has shared our explorations in his thoughtful film Invisible Grounds. Through the film we question our unrealistic ideas of control, extreme risk taking and the attempts to find a balance between the love for adventure and a misguided drive to push the limits."
- 33 min. documentary
- Directed & Produced: Elias Elhardt
- Filmed & Edited: Christoph & Phillip Kaar
- Verbier, Switzerland & Valsertal, Austria 2022
How To Xv is in its 5th Season.
He says "I never thought I would have so much to share, but today sees the release of episode 73 and counting…
"I really enjoy encouraging people to broaden their horizons of what is possible in the mountains, whilst motivating them to learn more so that they can be safe and enjoy their adventures."This weeks episode is “Taking off on a snowboard on a paraglide”… this is certainly broadening my horizons and I hope to share more on this topic soon.
"You can find all 73 episodes of How To Xv on my channel."
Mila De Le Rue Vice-Champion at Junior World Tour Championships.
Xavier says "I couldn’t be prouder to share with you my daughter’s podium at the Junior Freeride World Tour Championships in Kappl.
"Mila was Vice-Champion with a fast and fluid run incorporating a 360 off a feature at the top of her line, I was so proud to see her keeping her cool and riding through the difficult conditions with her signature laid back style, making it all look so easy.
"You can see her run in the Freeride World Tour Final Replay Video - you have to search for her name- or on Mila’s instagram: @mila.delerue"
Rad Season Podcast
Xavier says "I had a great chat with Rad Season Podcasts, we talked about snowboarding (obviously!), staying competitive, life after competing, my avalanche, passing the baton to Mila, keeping things new in the mountains, sustainability and a whole lot more.
"You can find it here on Rad Season: https://radseason.com/xavier-de-le-rue-big-mountain-snowboard-icon/
"Or search “ Rad Season Episode 110” on your podcast provider."
