Video 1: SAMMY CARLSON || HARMONY
Even before Ornada is released, we get to see Sammy's new movie. Sammy has been in Alaska shooting video parts for years now, but this year is something special. You can tell that the years of training have paid off, and Sammy feels more at home in the spines than ever. He dances through the terrain and playfully integrates elements into no-fall zones. You get the impression that he has found harmony with the mountains.
Rider: Sammy Carlson
Video 2: K2 Presents "Undercover"
We are once again in Whitewater near Nelson. The K2 team around Sam Kuch and Lucy Leishman, who both come from Nelson, have made a 20-minute backcountry film here with parts from all the riders. Lucy is only 21 years old and her part really blew me away. She is one of the strongest newcomers in the women's field. Sam, on the other hand, is in a class of her own. Manon is also incredibly entertaining, her impersonations and gags run through the whole movie.
Riders: Sam Kuch, Manon Loschi, Addison Rafford, Micah Evangelista, Lucy Leishman, Patrick Marsh and Krystin Norman
Video 3: EZ Panda | Core Shots
Isaac, also known as EZ Panda, is a Swiss skier of French descent and part of Henrik Harlaut's ski team. Fashion, music and skiing play a major role in his life. The Downdays series follows skiers for a day in their lives. Isaac surprised me with how openly he talks about his feelings when skiing. But beware: he is an absolute park rider and not for everyone.
Rider: Isaac Simhon
Video 4: Thistooshallpass by Lukas Bennett
Young zeal, Lord of the Rings and a homemade masterpiece. Lukas and his friends spend the summer skiing in New Zealand, but everything turns out differently than planned. The movie touched me deeply and is simply beautifully made.
Riders: Floyd Guy, Ben Leifer, Martin Bender, Tiemo Rolshoven, Alex Gameiro, Lukas Bennett and friends.
