SANTI GUZMAN

SKI

Ski coach, beer brewer, and one hell of a freeskier, Santiago Guzman is a master at balancing and blending life and passion. He was born and raised in Bariloche, Patagonia. The son of ski instructors, he was on skis before he was 3 years old and spent many childhood winter seasons in the Italian Alps chasing snow with his family. “They worked, and I skied,” he says. “Good deal.” Ski racing was Santiago’s passion until he was 16—he’s a former national ski team member and South American junior champion. When he was 19, he started traveling by himself, seeking snow in Europe, Canada and the U.S., and exploring freeskiing, mixing park and backcountry. Whistler changed his perspective, and Mt. Baker triggered the addiction. Today, Santi spends half of the year in Bariloche coaching and working on his brewery, Fresco, and the rest of the year is spent chasing snow.

01/03

Passion Project

Santiago believes deeply in the power and importance of mentorship in snowsports. Having grown up in the competitve ski circuit in South America, he currently works as the coach of the Argentinian Youth Freeride team. He is passionate about passing his knowledge and experience in skiing and life onto the next generation of skiers.

02/03

Accomplishments

2009 Founded Club Argentino de Freeski (Argentinian Freeskiing Club)

2015 Named Head Coach of Argentina Freeski Team

2017 Founded Fresco Brewing Company, El Chalten, Patagonia

2020 Feature Athlete, Outdoor Research x DPS Shadow Campaign

Santi's Favorites

  • Award Winner
    Men's Astroman Long Sleeve Sun Shirt
    Color
    Men's Astroman Long Sleeve Sun Shirt
    Regular price $110
    Regular price Sale price $110.00
    (Save %)
    Sale Out Of Stock
  • Award Winner
    Women's Aspire II GORE-TEX® Jacket
    Color
    Women's Aspire II GORE-TEX® Jacket
    Regular price $157.50
    Regular price Sale price $225.00
    (Save %)
    Sale Out Of Stock
  • Women's Aspire II GORE-TEX® Jacket
    Regular price $112.50
    Regular price Sale price $225.00
    (Save %)
    Sale Out Of Stock
  • Ferrosi Hybrid Gaiters
    Titanium/Light Pewter | C1
    Color
    Ferrosi Hybrid Gaiters
    Regular price $39
    Regular price Sale price $39.00
    (Save %)
    Sale Out Of Stock