In the middle of the 80s everything started at family Krebernik’s local mountain “Gaberl” at Steiermark. At the age of 41, Dieter started snowboarding and straight away infected the whole family with his new passion snowboarding. Since day one the mountains and the snow were like a second home which never changed.
Today, the family is in its third generation connected through the passion of snowboarding! The age of the youngest and oldest boarder differ in 75 years, but the family loves to rock the powder or slopes together. Most important is the passion for nature and activity for both kids and adults. Of course adventures have changed, especially for the kids, but never affected the family. New adventures mean new possibilities, so the family’s snowboard skills grow more and more.
When the whole family is snowboarding, it’s obvious that every junior wants to start as soon as possible. For a great start to the sport, it is necessary to allow enough time for growth which is very important for the Krebernik family. Success comes from pleasure and patience for riding even faster than expected. Especially kids learn from each other.
Dieter Krebernik
The heart and soul of the family was the pioneer for his snowboard family. After long years of skiing he bought his first snowboard in 1985, which was the kick-off for everything. His skis were never to be touched again.
Ingeborg Krebernik
One year after her husband, in 1986 the former ski instructor picked up her first snowboard. She even participated at a contest in 1989. In 2007 Ingeborg took a break from snowboarding but started again to spent time on the snowboard with her grandchildren.
Kathi Macheiner
Kathi’s first experience with a snowboard was with an alpine board but she quickly changed to a freestyle board. Before shredding contests she worked as a snowboard-companion-teacher. Today she’s not just a good snowboarder, she’s also a proud mother of four children.
Lilo Krebernik
At the age of 11, Lilo started snowboarding and rode his first contest just two years later. Over the years, he won many national contests . Until today, the father of the kids loves to go riding with his family.
Lilo and Ferry
Mac Krebernik
In 1988, Mac’s carreer as a snowboarder began at the age of 12. Today he spends as much time as he can on snow and rides more than 100 days a year. His snowboard- and skateboard skills got him on many podiums in competitions in the past.
Dieter and Mac
Philipp Krebernik
At the young age of just 2 years, Philipp had his first experience with a self-made snowboard by Dieter. He literally grew up into the snowboard scene in Europe. Today he is still snowboarding as much as he can but his job doesn’t allow for many days on snow.
Hedi Macheiner (9 years)
The oldest kid of four got her first board for her 3rd birthday and therefore rides already her 7th season. She developed already to a real big mountain snowboarder and climbed four different summit crosses!
Wally and Hedi
Wally Macheiner (7 years)
Wally is a real natural talent! She learned snowboarding just after walking at the age of 17 months. Till today she is motivated to learn a lot of new tricks and is always smiling.
© The Snowboarding Family
Ferry Macheiner (5 years)
Ferry was just four months older than his sister when he tried first runs on a snowboard. Since his age of 21 months he gets better and better and is already in for some powder runs.
Stani Macheiner (2 years)
The youngest offspring made his first tries at the age of 1 year on a riglet board with handle bar. At the age of 2 he had his first attempts on a snowboard with a helping hand of a family member.
Blue Tomato has been working with The Snowboarding Family for a long time and together with Ski Amadé, GoPro, TSG, and Burton we support their projects. We are always looking forward to news and the next adventures of the family!
