frozen
mind

VICTOR DE LE RUE

A journey of discovery on the steep peaks
of the Mont Blanc Massif

Discover this compelling story of friendship, commitment, and discovery.

He’s ridden the four corners of the world. But no place inspires snowboarder Victor De Le Rue like Chamonix.
When Victor and his old friend Pierre Hourticq head for Chamonix and the iconic mountains of the Mont Blanc Massif,
with its 45° slopes and 60 km / h winds, they know the stakes. Extreme conditions bring extreme consequences.

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The Challenge of Chamonix

Performance is the essence of Frozen Mind.
Pierre and Victor are never more spectacular than when taming
 Chamonix’s most extreme slopes.

WHERE

One of the world’s most
prestigious locations for mountaineers.

WHO

Renowned snowboarder Victor de Le Rue and his longtime friend Pierre Hourticq. Two men on unique paths, intent on conquering the same objectives.

WHAT

Four challenging mountain faces:
 Mallory, Nant Blanc, Pain de Sucre, and Frendo.

WHERE

One of the world’s most
prestigious locations for mountaineers.

WHO

Renowned snowboarder Victor de Le Rue and his longtime friend Pierre Hourticq. Two men on unique paths, intent on conquering the same objectives.

WHAT

Four challenging mountain faces:
 Mallory, Nant Blanc, Pain de Sucre, and Frendo.

Victor De Le Rue

Snowboarder

Constantly testing the limits of what is possible and experimenting with adrenaline-soaked new ideas, Victor has made a name for himself as one of the most original and exciting talents in freestyle snowboarding.

Dramatic shots from Frozen Mind

It’s an unforgiving location that has vanquished so many skiers and snowboarders, and which has Victor firmly under his spell in Frozen Mind.
The many severe faces of Chamonix provide the dramatic backdrop as Victor and Pierre push their limits right to the edge.

View the gallery, and take a glimpse at why Victor is compelled by the history and challenge that he can only find on his home peaks of Chamonix.

The gear that powered Frozen Mind

Fuse Brigandine Kit

Purist Triclimate Kit

Fuse Brigandine KitPurist Triclimate Kit

The Fuse Brigandine Kit is engineered for the toughest missions, from Alpine starts in Alaska to all-day backcountry missions in the Alps. FuseForm™ construction and weatherproof Gore-Tex® material combine to maximise protection and freedom of movement.Built for backcountry fanatics who put in more hours on foot than on the lift, this technical Gore-tex® 3L kit offers improved fit and stretch for greater durability and range of motion.

WATERPROOF

FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT

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