The Swiss freeride community was hit by a tragic report. The young and hopeful snowboarder Eliot Dänzer lost his life on Mount Eiger. Only a 22-year-old athlete died last Saturday afternoon when he was hit by an avalanche. She pulled down seven other people with him. Two of them, including Dänzer, did not survive, he informs.
Eliot Dänzer was one of the greatest talents in the world’s freeride snowboarding. In 2019 he became a junior world champion in this adrenaline discipline. Recently It was just a step away from the prestigious freeride world tour – the highest competition in this sport.
His sudden death caused deep sadness in the sports community. The organizers of the acquaintance Nepdaz Freeride eventsin which he regularly attended, they honored him with a moving expression on social networks. “With a deep sorrow, we learned about the death of our dear Eliot, who died on the avalanche on Eiger on Saturday,” They reported the organizers and described it as “Talented, modest and passionate” athlete.
They also highlighted his character and values that made him a model for others: bravery, friendship, freedom and respect for the mountains. It was these values that they perfectly embodied Eliot. The death of a young man is another blow to the Swiss winter sport. Only In December, another snowboarder Sophie Hediger († 26), who died under the avalanche, lost her life.
