This year’s Hiking Trail of Arts is designed by Stefan Gimpl, one of the most successful freestyle snowboarders. A native of Leogang, he shaped the sport for over a decade before discovering his passion for photography and film production. His love for these arts blended with his passion for travel, allowing unique moments to find their way home.
In his work, Stefan Gimpl combines the patience of a nature observer with the dynamic eye of a former extreme athlete to make moments visible that would otherwise often remain hidden.
“I am grateful that I was able to experience all of this. The travels and encounters with people, the experiences and disappointments, the successes and defeats, the growth and the moments of stillness.
And somehow, the snowboard was always there, like a teacher who, never lecturing, never patronizing, never unscathed, never without risk, led me right into the heart of life.” Stefan Gimpl
The photographs become part of nature and invite viewers to pause and immerse themselves in the artist’s world.
Martina Riedlsperger | Chairperson Kulturverein Freiraum
