Notre mission
« Faire vivre une expérience inoubliable, en totale immersion outdoor, pour se reconnecter à l'essentiel. »
Notre mission
« Faire vivre une expérience inoubliable, en totale immersion outdoor, pour se reconnecter à l'essentiel. »
The converted van, a warm and mobile refuge, has become the preferred means of transport for many outdoor sports enthusiasts. Blacksheep's sports ambassadors are fans of this lifestyle, which allows them to combine their passion for sport with their love of nature. The Blacksheep ambassador team currently comprises : Pauline Ado, Julia Chanourdie, François d'Haene, Victor de le Rue, Xavier de le Rue and Jean-Baptiste Chandelier, each embodying the Blacksheep philosophy in their own way.
Victor de le Rue was born in the Pyrenees into a family of winter sports and mountain enthusiasts, and, like his brothers before him, was soon hooked on the thrill of snowboarding. He quickly became a strong performer, winning the freeride world champion title twice, in 2019 and 2021. Passionate about making snowboarding films, he explores the world's peaks to share his breathtaking videos with us. For him, using a van is the ideal way to find the best spot according to the day's weather, a warm and mobile cocoon, always ready to set off and ride the most beautiful slopes.His van: A Baroudeur California 4Motion (4x4) so he never gets bogged down in the powder.
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Julia Chanourdie, an accomplished climber in a world still dominated by men. She travels the world's mountains and cliffs in search of the most spectacular rock faces. For her, the converted van is an indispensable partner in her explorations. It offers her a comfortable refuge after a hard day's climbing and allows her to be as close as possible to the climbing sites. Julia sees her van as a real base camp, equipped with all the comforts needed for a nomadic life accompanied by her lover.Her van: A Barouder California to get closer to a climbing spot where she works on her projects on the crag.
Jean-Baptiste Chandelier, professional paraglider and videographer, has found his converted van the ideal way to live out his desire for free flight. His quest for freedom has led him to explore summits the world over, in search of the most exhilarating air currents. His van is equipped with a platform on the roof, enabling him to take off from remote areas that are not easily accessible by paraglider. For him, the combination of the mobility offered by his van and the freedom offered by his paraglider is the key to a life full of thrills. Jean-Baptiste Chandelier embodies boldness, innovation and passion, values that Blacksheep holds dear.His van: An adventurer + with a shower and an auxiliary battery to work on his video editing between 2 flights.
Pauline Ado, from the Basque country, is a renowned professional surfer. Her love of the waves has taken her to the four corners of the world, and it's in a converted van that she's found the freedom to follow the best surfing conditions. For her, the van isn't just a means of transport, it's an extension of her lifestyle based on nature and sport. She can load up her surfboards and equipment, and even sleep near the most isolated beaches. Pauline Ado is the perfect example of a Blacksheep sports ambassador who uses a converted van to live out her passion.Her van: A Barouder California with a rear shower for rinsing off after a surf session.
François d'Haene, the famous long-distance runner and ultramarathoner, is one of Blacksheep's most emblematic sports ambassadors. His passion for mountain running has led him to spend weeks on end on the most remote trails. His converted van is a real haven of peace between two gruelling races. With all the space he needs to store his equipment, amenities to prepare before a competition, and a comfortable bed to recuperate in, his van is an essential asset in his sporting career. François d'Haene embodies the determination, perseverance and taste for adventure that are the hallmarks of Blacksheep.His van: A 5-seater Beach Baroudeur to take his 3 children to school and to the mountains.
Xavier de le Rue has long been the absolute reference in French freeride snowboarding. He started out in speed before moving into snowboard cross, where he won multiple world titles, before branching out into freeride snowboarding. 10 years older than Victor, his younger brother, he opened the way for him to compete at the highest level. Now married to Scottish champion Beanie, a former freestyle ski pro, they travel by van to indulge their passion for the mountains. Often accompanied by their 2 children, they enjoy the freedom of this off-road companion adapted to family travel.Their van: A pop-up Explorer where everyone has their own living space and, above all, a shower and WC. 5* comfort for children!
Our Blacksheep athlete-ambassadors show that the converted van is not just a means of transport, but a way of life that allows you to live your passion for outdoor sport to the full, while enjoying the great outdoors. Each in their own way, they embody Blacksheep's values of independence, adventure and freedom. Their van is much more than a vehicle, it's a travel partner that accompanies them on their most daring sporting adventures. Blacksheep ambassadors remind us that adventure is at hand and that nature is a fantastic playground.