Candide Thovex is seen by his peers as one of the best skiers of his time. For Candide, skiing is an escape, a constant connection with mother nature, and a way for him to express his creativity. Born and raised in La Clusaz, France, Candide started skiing at the age of 2. From early on, Candide introduced his vision, level, and creativity to freestyle skiing, inspired by snowboarding.