On skis through the Alps: Viktoria Rebensburg hosts the new series “First Chair”

With “First Chair”, Innsbruck-based media house REC3 sends Olympic champion Viktoria Rebensburg on a journey of discovery on skis. The new documentary series visits some of the most fascinating ski resorts in the Alps and shows that skiing is about much more than spectacular descents.

Each episode is dedicated to one resort: Courmayeur in Italy, Hochfügen in Austria, and Lenzerheide, Andermatt and the Aletsch Arena in Switzerland. Viktoria seeks out what each region is known for – a legendary run or a very special character – and meets the people who shape the local scene, from young talents to the lift crew. Along the way, the series explores regional culture, culinary discoveries and the often surprising history behind each ski area.

The first season comprises five episodes of 26 minutes each and will be completed in autumn 2026.

Viktoria Rebensburg, born in Tegernsee, Bavaria, in 1989, is one of Germany’s most successful alpine ski racers. At just 20 she became Olympic giant slalom champion in Vancouver in 2010. With 19 World Cup victories and three giant slalom World Cup titles, she belonged to the world’s best for more than a decade before ending her racing career in 2020.

REC3 was founded in Kitzbühel in 2018 and is now based in Innsbruck. The media house tells stories from adventure, sport and travel and specialises in high-quality outdoor and sports documentaries – most recently the series “Slope Gems” and the ORF documentary series “Trail Dreams” with Tom Oehler.