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was born and raised in a small town called Tamsweg, which is located in the Province of Salzburg in Austria. Franz started skiing at the age of 6 in the rolling hills of his family's farm.

Having no real interest in the maintenance and upkeep of the family farm, Franz decided to pursue working in the local ski resorts in Austria. This is where he realized that the world of skiing could open new doors for him with a chance of lifetime opportunities.

Franz loves that Red Bull after a hard workout

After successfully completing his ski instructors exam for full certification at the Sports Government Institute in St. Christoph, Austria, Franz decided to discover the skiing in America. Only knowing a few words of English, he landed his first US skiing job at Boyne Mountain, Michigan for the 83-84 season.

Franz then moved on to Big Sky, Montana and worked there for three years. This is where he was introduced to the sport of Powder 8 skiing by Hans Schernthaner, a fellow ski instructor, good friend and first Powder 8 partner. Now they compete against each other at Powder 8 worldwide.

In 1987, Franz decided to make a move to Vail, Colorado, and has been there ever since. During Vail's summer season, he taught in Australia for 6 seasons in Guthega and Perisher Valley. He then tried the South American scene for two seasons. Franz taught at Chapelco in San Martin de los Andes in Argentina, and is quite competent in the Spanish language.

Franz is recognized in the local racing arena in the Vail Valley and his skiing accomplishments encompass many areas of the sport. Here are just a few honorable mentions out of his many:

During his visit to Austria Franz received the GOLDEN Honorary Medal from Mayor and City Hall Representatives of Tamsweg in the province of Salzburg. Standing by with Franz are friends and Family members. This recognition is handed out only with special performances in Sport -- there Franz goes again -- THE KING OF POWDER hasn't been forgotten in his home town TAMSWEG.

Now you know the SECRETS to his success. A daily work out in the SchneiderRacingUSA office on the PLYOMETRIC Power machine from SKIERS EDGE - thats it!

	Franz was the trend setter amongst the World Powder 8 competitors in promoting the sport and his personal achievements with his own Web Site: www.powder8.com
	Franz was the co- director for the Pepis Wedelweeks ski program, which is headed up by the legendary Austrian Pepi Gramshammer. www.wedelweeks.com
	3 - time World Synchronized Demo Ski Team Champion / Team Vail
	10 - time Vail/Beaver Creek Ski School Overall Champion SG/GS/SL
	25 - time Powder 8 Champion 17 - top three finishes in Powder 8 competitions
	1991 - US Ski Instructor Champion GS, Individual and with Team Vail
	1996 - Overall Vail Town Champion in SG/GS/SL
	1997 - Number One Ranked Nastar Racer in the US (www.nastar.com )
	1997 - WORLD POWDER 8 Champion with Hayden Scott.
	1998 - World Alpine Synchronized Skiing Champion / Team Vail-Snowell
	1998 - Ski Instructor of the Year
	1998 - WORLD POWDER 8 Champion with Hayden Scott.
	1999 - Overall Vail Town Champion in SG/GS/SL
	1999 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	1999 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2000 - Synchro Ski World Championship Victory Samnaun/Switzerland
	2000 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2000 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2000 - US Powder 8 Series Champion with ERIC ARCHER
	2001 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2001 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2001 - US Powder 8 Series Champion with ERIC ARCHER
	2001 - World Powder 8 Champion with ERIC ARCHER
	2002 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2002 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2002 - World Powder 8 Masters and Overall Champion with partner PEPI NEUBAUER
	2002 - Runner up to Pepi Neubauer "DUKE CUP" - Vail/CO
	2003 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2003 - Vail Ski School Overall Champion SG/GS/SL
	2003 - World Powder 8 Masters Champion
	2003 - Runner up to Pepi Neubauer "DUKE CUP" - Vail/CO
	2003 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2004 - Runner up to Pepi Neubauer "DUKE CUP" - Vail/CO
	2004 - "Heli Schaller Challenge Cup" Champion - Winterpark/CO
	2004 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2004 - Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2004 - World Powder 8 Masters Champion
	2005 - Runner up to Pepi Neubauer "DUKE CUP" - Vail/CO
	2005 - Vail Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2005 - Vail Town Race Series Individual Overall Champion
	2005- Beaver Creek Town Race Series Champion ( Team SnowellUSA.com )
	2005 - Vail Ski School Overall Champion SG/GS/SL
	2005 - Rocky Mountain Masters -- ELITE CLASS Champion
	2005 - 2nd Place World Powder 8 Masters Championships
	2005 - National Masters Downhill Champion - Overall
	2005 - 1st Place PRO-AM / Team Summit Fundraiser Giant Slalom


Franz at age 8	As a teen	US Powder 8 Series champions Franz and Eric


It's no crime to be perfect	Franz "rippin" it on his Oxygen snowboard


Franz walking away with the National Masters DH Overall Title in Big Sky/Mt. - March 2005


Pepi & Franz enjoying a little break during a Powder 8 training session in Big Sky/Mt.

As you can see above, Franz is not only a top notch skier, but he is also quite the "rider". He knows how to carve it up on his Oxygen snowboards. He is truly a natural born talent when it comes to skiing. He makes the sport look like an art.

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