Swiss star uses heavy January snowfall to create stunning tricks down steep gorge.
Swiss snowboarder Markus Keller used the heavy January snowfall in St. Gallen to create a stunning line down the picturesque Mulenenschlucht gorge part of the old town. Here is all you need to know:
- Keller has carved out an impressive career as a true snowboard all-rounder with his exploits across all the main disciplines such as Big Air, Mountain Freeride, Halfpipe and Slopestyle.
- With St. Gallen experiencing way above the 15.4-inch average January snowfall, the 2003 World Halfpipe Champion started in the Saint-Georges district at more than 800 metres altitude then went down to the lowest point.
- Keller and his team followed the 350-metre slope by foot with filming lasting all day and the 38-year-old either snowboarding over existing snowy terrain or building a small take-off to achieve extra air.
- Keller, who lives in nearby Erlendbach, was welcomed by locals hungry for winter sport entertainment with the police giving him free rein to put smiles on their faces
