Heiner Laengst Skier

Impressions

In action.

Race days, training camps and the moments in between, from the first youth races to the World Cup.

Race day

Heiner Laengst in a low tuck during a downhill race Carving through a speed turn in the German race suit Spraying snow past a gate in a super-G Slalom run in red, bib number 70 Downhill tuck in front of the safety nets Super-G turn in front of a sponsor banner Racing towards the camera in a downhill tuck Giant slalom gate with Audi banner Throwing snow in a fast downhill turn Leaning into a turn on a sunny race course Race run in the yellow German team suit Downhill turn along the red safety nets Low on the skis in a turn, close-up from the side Airborne over a downhill jump Giant slalom run in the yellow team suit Speed turn on a wide, sunlit slope Super-G run past a blue gate Downhill run with the Alps in the background Giant slalom training turn under a grey sky Powering down a steep slope beneath rocky peaks Black-and-white giant slalom turn Jump on a downhill course Racing between gates in coloured evening light Training run below a ski lift

Training & behind the scenes

Portrait in team gear between snow-covered trees Official team portrait Studio portrait with helmet and poles Pulling on the helmet before the start, black and white At the lift station in the evening sun Holding the race skis Portrait with helmet and goggles Racing suit from behind before the start Skis and goggles against the mountains Skis on the shoulder in the sunshine Carrying skis at sunset Resting in the snow next to the skis Golden light over an empty race slope Race course above a sea of clouds Training below the Matterhorn Standing on the slope against the sun Looking out over the mountains Waiting at the top of the course On the glacier in bright sunshine Ready to push off on a steep slope Inspecting the course before training Mountain selfie in the race suit Getting ready with a coach on the glacier Wrapped up warm at the start Leaving the start hut Forerunner with bib 54 in Kitzbühel Point-of-view shot from the start Taking a break in the snow Riding the lift up, black and white Sunrise over the slope Bright winter morning at the start Helmet camera view through the powder Portrait in the team jacket Getting dressed for race day Concentrating before the race Strength training in the gym Testing on the treadmill in the lab A short rest in the gondola Napping in the gondola above the valley Selfie on the lift Teammates on the chairlift Team photo in the fog, black and white Training group on the slope Team photo in Sölden Team selfie A hug in the finish area Snowmen at the side of the slope

The early years

Young Heiner smiling under his goggles Youth giant slalom race, bib 43 Youth race run, bib 77 Children's slalom race, bib 118 Youth giant slalom at the gate Finish area at a youth race On the podium as a youth racer With a trophy after a youth race Celebrating after a race Balance training on the gym ball as a teenager Young racer with his skis Youth award ceremony