Mission Statement
To promote the sports of skiing and B.A.S.E. jumping in a professional and humble manner to inspire human adventure.
Achievements
2011:
Featured in the Ski Journal “Finding Home Under Icelandic Sky” issue 5.1
National News in Iceland (2 segments)
First BASE jump off Paradísarfoss, Iceland
First wingsuit flight over the crater of Eyjafjallajökull, Iceland
BASE jump off Háifoss waterfall, Iceland
Wingsuit jump off Mt Baring, WA, USA featured on ESPN Sporstcenter Top 10 and ESPN Weird Web Stories
First wingsuit flight from Washington to Oregon across the Columbia Gorge, Hood River, USA
First ski BASE jump off the Matterhorn, Switzerland
Ski BASE jumps into the Argentiere Glacier, France
Ski BASE jumps off Hellgate in Alta, Utah, USA
Escaped an Avalanche by ski BASE jump off the Aiguille Croche in Megeve, France - GoPro Commercial
Guest athlete in Bon Appetit Episode 6 presented by Salomon and Skipass.com
Guest presenter at The Gathering, Red Mountain, BC, Canada (presented by Powder Magazine)
Hot air ballong wingsuit jump over Park City, Utah, USA
Featured on CNN Headline News, Yahoo news front page, Aol Travel front page, Fox News, ABC News, NBC News, Huffington Post, ESPN Freeskiing, SBC Skier, Ski Canada
2010:
5 first descents in the Artic Circle of Iceland (Troll Peninsula) with Artic Heliskiing
National News in Iceland
Skied with the midnight sun in the Lyngen Alps of Norway
First French athlete to ski BASE jump the Eiger, Switzerland
BASE jump trilogy in one day - Eiger, La Mousse and High Ultimate, Switzerland
First ski BASE jump off Ingram Peak, Telluride, Colorado, USA
Triple Backflip ski BASE jump, Utah, USA - GoPro Commercial
Backflip BASE jump through the structure off the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho.
Publications in Skiing Magazine, Powder Magazine, The Ski Journal, ESPN Freeskiing, Snow Magazine, Backcountry Magazine
Featured in the movie Up and Down, national news in Iceland, Adrenaline on l’Equipe TV, Plum TV
2009:
First descent and ski BASE jump off Aiguille Croche in Megeve, France
First ski BASE jump off Ajax Peak in Telluride, Colorado, USA
Wingsuit jump from Hot Air Balloon and sub-terminal BASE jumps for National Geographic TV
Wingsuit jump off paragliders, Salt Lake City, Utah, USA
Guest presenter at The Gathering, Red Mountain, BC, Canada (presented by Powder Magazine)
Interviewed and featured in Good Morning America, Outside Magazine, ESPN Freeskiing, Skiing Magazine, Inside Outside Magazine, Plum TV
2008:
First ski BASE jump off Mt Hood, Oregon, USA
First ski BASE jump off Engineer Mountain, Silverton, Colorado, USA
First BASE jumps with a 360 degree camera with Miles Daisher, Twin Falls, Idaho, USA
Cover of SKI Magazine and the Oregonian
Featured in the Best of the year - CNN Headline News, News to Me, Good Morning America, Fox News, ABC News, NBC News, Yahoo news front page, skydiving magazine
2007:
7th at the Stihl Colorado Freeride Series, Aspen, Colorado, USA
Semi-finalist at the US Extreme Freeskiing Championships, Crested butte, Colorado, USA
Forerunner for the US Freeskiing Championship in Telluride, Colorado, USA
Cover of Durango Magazine
Featured in Skiing magazine, Outside Magazine, Ski magazine
Publications & Media Coverage
• CNN Headline News (26 segments over the past 4 years)
• ESPN Sportscenter
• ESPN 2 (April and September 2011)
• ESPN Freeskiing
• ABC - Good Morning America (February 2008, April 2009)
• Weather Channel
• FOX News
• ABC News
• NBC News
• AOL Travel
• Yahoo News
• Grind TV
• WIRED Magazine (April 2010, April 2011)
• Sports Illustrated
• Huffington Post
• Washington Post
• Powder Magazine
• Ski Magazine
• Skiing Magazine
• The Ski Journal
• Backcountry Magazine
• Skydiving Magazine
• Ski Canada
• Ski & Board (UK)
• Skipass.com
Media Testimonials
“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, I wanted to let you know that our shoot last week at the Perrine Bridge in Twin Falls, Idaho has generated a lot of awestruck response from our company. Not only are the images wildly entertaining to watch, we have opened a whole new avenue of revenue potential and are moving quickly to capitalize on the media buzz your jump has created.
From our first encounter with your historic first Ski BASE jump on Mt. Hood in Oregon, you have been a pleasure to work with - Your unbounding enthusiasm for your sport translates well on camera and the energy you put toward these projects has been the driving force in their successful completion.
As you know, there are countless obstacles in bringing such extreme camera work to fruition and your persistent attention to details has been the turning point in both productions. I was also blown away at how quickly you were able to get the Mt. Hood jump out to major news organizations such as ABC News, Good Morning America and CNN News. That piece went viral on the internet within days of the actual jump!
Moving forward, I see more involvement with your exciting career and look toward our next project together this winter - 360 Ski BASE jumping! Best Regards,”
Craig Adkins, Director of Photography, Immersive Media Company
“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