Skis for Rebeka and Ana

Rebeka Simonič Fink has sport in her blood. It is her passion, her lifestyle, and her job. She is a well-known sports influencer and personal trainer who uses her social media to promote a healthy attitude, body, and mind. She is one of those women who are always on the go. She is most often found in the gym, on her bike, or just heading out in her running shoes. In winter, of course, she skis. Rebeka is a dedicated athlete and enjoys passing the sports activities to her children together with her husband. When she became a mom, she vowed not to give up her sporting lifestyle, but to adapt her goals and teach her children to take it up as well.

For me, skiing is first and foremost a memory of my primary family. My parents were active people as well, so we went on family ski trips for a day, a weekend, or a whole week ever since I can remember. We had a number of family friends who were just as passionate about skiing, so we often went together, combining sports with socializing, and that remains one of my most cherished memories. It is these good feelings that I want to share with my children. 

Actually, my attitude towards skiing and nature hasn't changed a bit. I only expanded my knowledge while studying at the Faculty of Sport, and my husband spent many years working on the slopes and passed his knowledge on to others. The only thing different today is the preparation and organization that a ski day takes. It's more demanding with the kids, but when you're done, you see how it brings the family even closer together and leaves the kids smiling. And it makes us even prouder parents.

I wouldn't have met my husband if it weren't for skiing. And yes, it's true that there is less time now because the organization is more demanding, but we try to make the most of our ski days even with the new family situation. 

Enjoyment and a positive attitude towards skiing are the main goals. We try to teach the kids their first skiing steps and skills through play and fun. Those first runs down the early morning corduroy are hard to catch now. We adapt to the kids. The older daughter Ana is four now and already independent. Maybe at higher speeds she is not confident enough yet for us to let her ski black runs. My husband holds her between his legs, and they can ski down anything together. Meanwhile Nace hangs out with us in the safety of his backpack. He was eight months old last winter and could already ski a few runs with us.

My husband and I take turns so we can get a few runs in for our own enjoyment. We organized ourselves very well this year, staying at the resorts overnight and it made everything much easier. If we go skiing for just one day, we take turns a bit. Anything is possible if the family wants it and has the will. When the kids are bigger, it will become much easier and even more fun. 

Skis play a very important role in skiing. Their features and characteristics give that final detail that every skier looks for in every turn.

I create a lot on Instagram, so the visual impact means a lot to me. Having skis that are beautiful to look at is a very welcome added value. And Elan skis really are gorgeous. They help me take better photos and videos.

Ana is absolutely delighted. As a sports mum, I am her role model and we love to race, so now she is even happier to have the same skis as me. But it's true that we can’t joke about who has the better skis anymore.