Andreas Tonelli
Andreas Tonelli is a passionate mountain biker and splitboarder from Südtirol, Italy. He calls the Dolomites his primary home but feels at home wherever he travels. Joining the Norrøna family in 2023, Andreas is committed to sustainability, living in an eco-friendly wooden house, and minimizing his carbon footprint. His career highlights include adventurous biking expeditions and climbing feats. For Andreas, the Dolomites and Lofoten Islands are the most cherished places, and he advises everyone to travel extensively as a way of learning.
Where did you grow up?
I was born and raised in Südtirol, the northernmost, german speaking Province of Italy.
Where do you currently call home?
First and foremost the Dolomites, but since I travel 7 months a year also all the other places around the World where I feel free and happy.
Activity
Mountain biking, Splitboarding.
What year did you join the Norrøna family?
2023
What current items on norrona.com are some of your go-to favorites?
Fjørå Infinium Pants, Fjørå flex1 Shorts, Skibotn wool 3/4 T-shirt, Lofoten Gore-Tex Pro Jacket, Lyngen down850 Hood.
What do you actively do to cut back on your carbon footprint?
I live in a wooden eco house and try to use my car as little as possible. I try to buy only local food and eat very little meat. Last but not least, I bike a lot!
Career highlights/accomplishments
Quitting my boring office job to become a full time bike guide and organizer of sport trips around the world. Climb and descend by bike of Ojos de Salado (6.893m) in Chile, the world's highest active volcano. First ascent of "Onda di Hokusai" (750m, WI6, 60°, M3), one of the longest ice climbing routes of the Dolomites. Bike Expedition to Volcán Tupungato (6.570m) in Central Chile, which was captured in a documentary film.
Where is your favorite place in the world?
My home mountains, the Dolomites and Lofoten Islands in Norway.
What advice would you give your 10-year-old self?
Travel as much as you can, because traveling is still the most intense form of learning.
What hobbies do you enjoy participating in?
I am lucky to have turned my favorite hobbies and passions into my profession: Biking and Splitboarding!
What is/are your hidden talent(s)?
Cleaning home and cooking good Italian food! ;-)
If you could choose a superpower, what would it be and why?
The ability to travel through time. I would love to explore the world before humans started to impact it.