Candide Thovex is considered by many to be the best professional freeskier in the world. His self produced ski video, "One of Those Days 2", has more than 16 million views on YouTube. He has been named Powder Magazine's "Rider of the Year", won three Winter X-Games gold medals, and created a number of other award winning freestyle ski films.
As of today, thanks to an experience developed using the latest digital imaging technology, Google in association with Candide Thovex and 5 other top athletes will enable users worldwide to embark on a virtual climb to the very summit of Europe to discover the mountain’s legendary sites, history, and the threats it now faces.