Commitment
From top-class to popular sport - the sporting activities of our young people are important to us. We are therefore involved in various partnerships with regional athletes, associations and institutions to promote our young talent. Great things always come out of these collaborations. We are delighted every time our "protégés" are able to celebrate success. As small as the progress may sometimes seem, we take the path together step by step.
Sponsoring athletes & sports associations
Many passionate and talented athletes are sprouting up in our region. Some stars are already shining brightly in the sporting sky. Others are still diamonds in the rough, waiting to be polished in a talent factory. We want to help these talents to emerge and give them the space to develop further.
That's why we support the athletes of today and tomorrow to achieve their goals and grow with their dreams. Whether as a personal sponsoring partnership or by supporting sports associations and teams, we invest in the future of the region. As part of our sponsorship activities, we support athletes from various sports. But they all have one thing in common: the Pizol is their playground. Thanks to the good training conditions, it's not just skiers and snowboarders who benefit. Trail running specialists also train regularly on our trails and are even actively involved in product development on the Pizol.
We are convinced that the commitment is worthwhile and wish the athletes continued success.
Ski racer Janine Schmitt
I am a passionate ski racer - and at the highest level: In the 2024/25 season, I was not only able to enjoy my first World Cup points, but also numerous podium places in the European Cup and a strong third place overall.
I am particularly proud of my performances in the speed area - with my best World Cup result (17th place in the Super G in Garmisch-Partenkirchen) as well as top placings in St. Moritz, Cortina, Bardonecchia and Kvihjell. I was also successful at the Military World Games in Engelberg with a complete set of medals - gold, silver and bronze. Despite a few setbacks and painful bruises, I can look back on one of my most successful seasons.
An important part of my success is the support of strong partners. Pizol is my head sponsor - a connection that suits me perfectly: Sport, nature, endurance and determination unite us. I am incredibly grateful for the trust placed in me and am looking forward to wearing the Pizol on my helmet as my home on the international ski circuit.
"Thank you for believing in me. I'm more motivated than ever to go full throttle again next season!"
Ski cross athlete Anna Dietrich
My passion for skiing began at the age of two on the Pizol - my local mountain. Since then, skiing has never let me go. I competed in my first races at a young age, went through all the squad levels of the Sarganserland-Walensee Ski Association and attended the Unterterzen Sports School and the Davos Sports High School. After a strong U16 season, I was accepted into the National Performance Center and then switched to the FIS category. Despite a solid third FIS season, I narrowly missed out on making the Swiss Ski squad.
Injuries have characterized the last two winters, which led me to take a new direction: ski cross. The change had long been in my head - now it's a reality. The preparation went very promisingly, and in my very first European Ski Cross Cup race I stood on the podium - a perfect start!
Unfortunately, this was followed shortly afterwards by a serious training crash with a torn cruciate ligament and meniscus. Instead of racing, rehab was on the agenda again. But my comeback on the snow has already begun - I am motivated to return.
Cycling club RSV Pizol
The Pizol Cycling Association, RSV Pizol for short, experiences cycling in all its facets. The association has been actively promoting youth cycling for some time now. It looks after and supports a kids' bike group with around 60 youngsters aged between 6 and 15 from all over the region every year. The aim is to teach the youngsters the fun of biking with playful elements in nature and with technical aids. In this way, the kids receive appropriate and well-founded training from the trained leaders.
"We are very happy that we can use the Pizolbahnen AG parking lot for our training sessions. The large space in Wangs is ideal for our skills exercises. In addition, our popular Kidsbike event takes place on the Pizolbahnen AG site every year. Thank you very much!"
Mountain bike team Raceteam Südostschweiz RTSO
We are a young, dynamic mountain bike team from the region of south-eastern Switzerland. Our riders come from Sarganserland and the surrounding area - many have been active in racing since childhood, others have only recently started.
The joy of cross-country, training in nature and team spirit are at the heart of what we do. We train individually and together - especially in Sarganserland - and take part in regional and national races. Time and again we celebrate great successes and podium places.
Our club is a member of Swiss Cycling, and some team members even belong to a squad. Our dedicated leaders guide the young athletes with passion and dedication.
We proudly wear the Pizolbahnen logo on our clothing. For many of us, the Pizol is simply "Üsä Huusberg" - a place that combines everything: fantastic nature, great bike routes, hiking trails, ski areas and fine dining.
Whether on bikes, skis or on foot - we love the experience on the Pizol.
"@Pizolbahnen: Thank you very much for your support!"
Mountain bike team Calanda Racing Team
The Calanda Racing Team is an ambitious mountain bike team from the Chur Rhine Valley.
We have been infected mountain bikers for many years. In recent years, we have been able to keep up with the top riders in the various Swiss series (marathon and cross-country) in the various categories and achieve podium finishes. We like the idea of competing as a team. Going to races together, motivating each other and sharing experiences. It's better to do all this together than on your own! We also want to give young riders from the region the opportunity to join a team, share their passion with us and benefit from our experience.
"The partnership with the Pizolbahnen means a lot to us, as it gives us the opportunity to train specifically in the Pizol recreational area or to recover and recharge our batteries after competitions."
Ski alpinist & trail runner Geri Schneider
Geri is a trained metalworker and now works as an SA technician at SBB. He became a top-class ski mountaineer at the age of 20. He has been learning everything from his father as a hobby since he was 6 years old. In 2011, he became Swiss team champion in ski mountaineering - one of his greatest successes. Geri has also won countless regional competitions, including the Pizol Altiski twice.
"For me, the collaboration with the Pizolbahnen is extremely important. It's a great training area for ski touring in winter and for trail running in summer. I take the cable car down a lot so I don't have to walk. That's worth its weight in gold."
Ultra Trail runner Denise Zimmermann
Denise was one of the world's top ultra trail runners for many years. In addition to national successes, the Mels native also achieved various podium places at international competitions. Denise prefers to run ultras of 100km - 350km with lots of steep climbs. Trail running is a passion for her and she is fascinated by what her body can achieve.
"I'm very happy about the collaboration with Pizolbahnen. As I live right at the foot of the Pizol, I'm often out and about in the Pizol region. Even after so many years, I still really like the area. It is very varied and the landscape is unique."
Trail runner Jonas Freund
Jonas Freund, born in 2003, grew up in Vilters and has been enthusiastically involved in running for over ten years. His passion is for long distances: whether on the road over 10 to 21 kilometers or on challenging trails and mountain paths - Jonas feels at home on any terrain.
His greatest success to date was the title of U20 Swiss champion in the half marathon in 2021. He experienced a very special highlight in the same year at the European Mountain Running Championships on La Palma, where he represented Switzerland in the junior category.
For Jonas, trail running is much more than just a sport:
"I've loved being out in the mountains for a long time. Trail running allows me to combine this with my greatest passion, running, in a wonderful way. For me, there is nothing better than running on narrow and challenging trails in an impressive mountain world."
With his enthusiasm for nature and running, Jonas perfectly embodies the values that the Pizol also stands for: Exercise, experiencing nature and the fascination of the mountains.