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Matthias Giraud also known as "Super Frenchie" ( born on September 24, 1983) is a professional skier and B.A.S.E. jumper. He was born in Evreux, France and grew up skiing at St Gervais-les-Bains/ Megeve, France. His first highly publicized accomplishment was the first ski B.A.S.E. jump off Mississippi Head on Mt Hood, Oregon. Matthias Giraud started as a competitive ski racer, but moved on to freeskiing and later on big mountain skiing. Matthias Giraud is known for combining BASE jumping with skiing and completed several first descents and ski BASE jumps across the globe including the first ski BASE jump off the Matterhorn in Switzerland. He is also known for escaping an avalanche off Aiguille Croche in Megeve, France while performing a ski BASE jump with his friend Stefan Laude. Matthias Giraud currently lives in Portland, Oregon.

Career accomplishments[link]

• 2011:

First person to ski BASE jump off the Matterhorn, Switzerland - First Wingsuit flight from the State of Washington, USA to the State of Oregon, USA

• 2010:

Ski BASE jump off the Eiger West wall into the North face, Switzerland; First ski BASE jump off Ingram Peak, Telluride, Colorado, USA

• 2009:

First Descent and ski BASE jump off Aiguille Croche, Megeve, France; First person to ski BASE jump off Ajax Peak, Telluride, Colorado, USA

• 2008:

CNN Headline News - Video segment Voted “Best of Year”; First person to ski BASE jump off Mt Hood, Oregon, USA; First descent and ski BASE jump off Engineer Mountain South Face, Colorado, USA; First BASE jump while wearing a 360 camera with Miles Daisher.

• 2007:

Cover of SKI magazine; 7th Stihl Colorado Freeride Series (Aspen, Colorado, USA); Semi-finalist US Extreme Freeskiing Championships (Crested Butte, Colorado, USA); Forerunner US Freeskiing Open (Telluride, USA)

Publications & Media Coverage[link]

• CNN Headline News
• ABC - Good Morning America
• National Geographic TV
• Weather Channel
• Fox News
• ABC News
• NBC News
• Ski Magazine
• Skiing Magazine
• The Ski Journal
• Backcountry Magazine
• Skydiving Magazine
• Ski Canada
• Ski & Board (UK)
• Skipass.com
• SBC Skier
• ESPN Freesking
• WIDSIX TV

Media Testimonials[link]

“I’ve worked with Matthias Giraud on numerous projects over the last three years, and have found him to be hardworking, professional, and enthusiastic. Matthias possesses a rare mixture of natural physical talent, unbelievable enthusiasm and energy, and the ability to work with a team to accomplish incredible goals. He understands the needs surrounding the projects he works on, and makes sure that everyone is taken care of. Matty is incredibly focused and diligent, and we always look forward to any opportunity to work with him.”

John Trousdale, Inside Durango TV

“Matthias rocks! Ok, so that phrase is over-used, but it couldn’t be more appropriate for an adventurer like this. It’s rare to find someone so out-going, ready-for-anything and just down right fun. He’s the ultimate professional when it comes to being interviewed on television. He knows exactly the sound bite to give that will actually be used in stories, he generates a genuine excitement in viewers, is loyal to his sponsors, and engaging. Not to mention… the camera loves his charming French smile! I’m always hounding him to hurry up and take the next plunge on some crazy adventure because this guy is great for ratings!”

Anita Kissee, KATU-TV Anchor, ABC Network

“As a producer for National Geographic Television I recently completed a profile of extreme sports adventurer Matthias Giraud. On camera he grabs your attention with his passion for his sport and life. His enthusiasm is infectious, and he is captivating to watch whether jumping off a cliff or recounting his life’s experiences. Matthias is a great communicator and storyteller. He maintains a love for adventure and fun, while being thoroughly professionally in his work. He was helpful both creatively working in story development and also in completing legal contracts. I would look forward to working with him in the future”.

April Chabries, Producer, National Geographic Television

References[link]

1. CNN Headline News - Best of the Year
2. Good Morning America 2008
3. Skier makes daring base jump off Mount Hood
4. Special camera puts viewers in the adventure
5. Skipass.com Aiguille Croche Video
6. Man BASE jumps off Engineer
7. Extreme Skier Jumps Off Cliff, Films Avalanche
8. Smith Optics The Lounge
9. Ski B.A.S.E. Jumper Matthias Giraud

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