Sergio Sbrugnera
Biography
Sergio Sbrugnera didn’t grow up in a mountain family. It was his aunt who first put him on skis, but without regular access to the mountains, skiing faded from his life. Years later, watching Shaun White on TV pulled him back in, this time on a snowboard. From there, his riding moved naturally from groomers to freeride and into the backcountry. With the Dolomites close by, Sergio approaches snowboarding as a way of life rather than something to chase. What keeps him coming back is simple: early mornings, quiet mountains, good people, and the freedom that comes with it.
“It’s the connection with nature and the raw feeling of riding backcountry that drives everything. If that inspires someone else to get out there and chase their own goals, that’s what matters.”– Sergio Sbrugnera
Key highlights
Starting Over
Returned to the mountains later and built his riding step by step
Backcountry Progression
Moved from groomers to freeride and into the backcountry
Global Riding
Ridden in Japan and Georgia, with Norway and Iceland on the list
5 Quick questions with Sergio
Where do you feel most at home?
The Dolomites
What kind of days do you chase?
Early mornings, quiet starts, and that calm after the ride
What keeps you coming back?
Freedom, community and feeling connected to nature
If there's no snow?
Running, trail running, biking and mountain adventures
Dream trip?
A sail and ski trip in Norway or Iceland
“Snowboarding gives me freedom, connection, and those quiet moments when everything slows down”– Sergio Sbrugnera
