We invite you to share in his high-altitude world, accompanied by the Tecton and the Xenic.

01.03.2021

The pro-skier and alpinist from Chamonix-Mont-Blanc started out in photography 20 years ago in front of the lens as a model for specialist photographers in the realm of the mountains and adventure. He learned about good timing, the right lighting and adapting to the situations required. As a high mountain guide for photo shoots and films for the major brands, stage by stage, he finds sites and manages safety on the mountain.

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Fred Bernard

Since 20 years

“I started using Fritschi bindings 20 years ago, and these last few years I have skied a great deal using Tecton for freeriding and Xenic for steep slope skiing and for my various movements at high altitude.The two models provide an exceptional skiing experience and they are the only pin bindings to offer such safety. On steep slopes, I am a real fan of how easy they are to put on, and the optimised weight of Xenic. I also use this model on my long skiing days off-piste, giving me the opportunity to ski where I see fit.”

Reliable companion

My work consists of being a high mountain guide and photographer, and the ease of use of Xenic is a great advantage for me. I can put them on and take them off quickly. Xenic makes it possible to move around rapidly and with ease in this terrain, as well as on the most remote summits of the wild valleys of the Alps and throughout the world. They are extremely reliable.

Skier: Eli Waga

Xenic for the long free-fouring days / Tecton in most extrem terrain

On steep slopes, I am a real fan of how easy they are to put on, and the optimised weight of Xenic. I also use this model on my long skiing days off-piste, giving me the opportunity to ski where I see fit.

I use Tecton on the most extreme terrain where my skiing becomes very instinctive and more powerful – jumps, high speeds, powdery or hard snow – all on wide free ride skis; it is all very enjoyable. Thanks to the option of taking them off from the front or back using this fixing, or the blocking setting at the front, I feel really safe in these terrains, where a fall is to be avoided at all costs.

The Alps are my office, and the mountains of the world are my domain. I love being in the great white outdoors.

Climber: Jérôme Blanc-Gras

Snowboarder: Marion Haerty