As We Are – 6 Girls, 4 Countries, 1 Passion

Every year, new freeride films are released that present breathtaking action on the best faces in the world. But what is often missing in these films, or at least gets very short shrift, are the parts of female actors. Considering what's going on in women's freeride at the moment, it's nice to see that the ladies are taking their fate into their own hands and actively presenting themselves.

After a confusing mess, especially in the FreerideWorldTour, "as we are" comes at just the right moment to show the world what the girls are capable of. The ambitious Austrian freeskier, Sandra Lahnsteiner, started her "Girls Ski Movie" project in January 2009. This fall, the time has finally come. The only second film in the history of skiing to feature exclusively female skiers in front of the camera is going on its premiere tour through Europe: AS WE ARE, a girls ski movie presented by Gore-tex.

6 Girls 4 Countries 1 Passion

The film accompanies a group of the best female freeriders in the Alps on a joint tour to their respective home spots in Gastein (AUT), Lech (AUT), East Tyrol (AUT), Hochfügen (AUT) and Verbier (SUI). In addition to the producer, Sandra Lahnsteiner (AUT), Laura Bohleber (SUI), Lorraine Huber (AUT), Giulia Monego (ITA), Melissa Presslaber (AUT) and Pia Widmesser (GER) are also involved. The 48-minute film shows beautiful shots and breathtaking action in HD format, but also sheds light on the lives of the six freeriders and how true friendships have formed over the course of the project. The topic of avalanches and safety is also addressed. The producer of the film, Sandra Lahnsteiner, on the project: "We had an incredible amount of fun together in winter and want to inspire other girls with this film, but also show how to be safe in the backcountry.