Videos of the Week #16 2025/26 | L'Experience Magnifique

Video 1: L'Experience Magnifique

Three top athletes - perhaps a little crazy - in the French Alps with paragliders. But they don't just fly, they also ride down the craziest couloirs and snow surfaces that they can reach with their gliders. Speedriding is a sport that triggers adrenaline and fear at the same time - and yet (or precisely because of this) is incredibly beautiful. A loop in the narrowest gorges, just above rock and snow, everything at the limit. Filmed with FPV drone footage, which makes the movie visually extremely impressive.

Riders: Carl Weiseth, Jeff Katz and Chris Moody

Video 2: AO - A 16mm Anamorphic Film

Every time I see a new work by Jacob Callaghan, my heart leaps. This time shot entirely on 16mm - his last trip to Japan. Skiers and snowboarders together in front of the camera - that's exactly what I like about his work: the unification of worlds. Plus his unmistakable editing style, very artistic, almost dreamy. Five minutes of art.

Riders: Jacob Callaghan, Jesse Sheets, Haden McAllister, Jamie Diester, Anna Tedesco and Yuta Shimomura

Video 3: Nendaz Backcountry Invitational 2026 by The North Face

My favorite contest is back. A freeride contest with self-shoveled kickers. This year with a new venue and lots of new faces - but also OGs like Dennis Ranalter. Four women and ten men, three runs each. The best run wins. The judging is done by the riders themselves. Markus Eder unfortunately has to cancel due to injury, but his replacement has what it takes. See for yourself. Armada is once again on the podium - their scouting for the best young skiers is obviously working.

Video 4: A Guide's Book | Full Film by Rab

We accompany Pierre Idris "Pim" Mehdi in Chamonix. He is a mountain guide, and we get an honest insight into what it means to be responsible for clients in the mountains. Important perspectives and a well-deserved spotlight for guides, without whom many things would not be possible in the ski and snowboard scene. In addition, there are impressive shots on steep slopes and strong storytelling - in French with English subtitles.

Rider: Pierre Idris "Pim" Mehdi

Video 8: Parkin Costain's Backcountry Raw Files | 4K

After Josh Diak's GoPro video, this is the most impressive: so fast, so precise - micro-decisions that make the difference between success and a fall. Spoiler: there are a few falls. I met Parkin myself at Kicking Horse and did a lap with him. The man can ski and doesn't shy away from a line.

Rider: Parkin Costain

Video 9: Spark R&D EuroTrip 2026

A short video of the Spark Europe team through the season. Despite the high risk of avalanches, the team often stays in flatter terrain and relies on good days. France, Italy and Austria - friendship, team spirit and how to make the best of conditions that aren't always perfect.

Rider: Spark Team

Contest of the week: GoPro LIVE: Kings and Queens of Corbet's 2026 | Jackson Hole Mountain Resort

Most people are probably familiar with Corbet's, a couloir in Jackson Hole that has an extremely steep entrance, where a contest is held every year where they don't ride in, but jump tricks into the couloir. Sounds crazy, but it is. This year there are no high cork rotations, but there are dub backies, second women's backflip and style from Kaz and Quinn. And King and Queen are actually a couple - so well deserved :).