Eric Hjorleifson
Eric Hjorleifson is a professional freeskier. He was born and raised in Canmore, Alberta. Hjorleifson contributes yearly to ski movies made by the film company Matchstick Productions. Eric creates the design and graphics for a line of skis for 4FRNT.
Childhood
Hjorleifson grew up in Canmore, Alberta. His father was a gymnastics coach and a stonemason. He learned to ski before he was two years old. His biggest mentor was his father, but also local race coaches Richard Jagger and Guy Mowbray.Sponsors
- 4FRNT Skis
- Smith Optics
- Arc'teryx
- Dynafit
- Gordini
- Discrete Headwear
- Fresh Sports
- Surefoot
- Dissent Labs
- Exped
Filmography
Superheroes of Stoke - 2012Attack of La Niña - 2011All I Can - 2011The Way I See It - 2010In Deep - 2009Claim - 2008Seven Sunny Days - 2007Push - 2006Pull - 2006 The Hit List - 2005- Yearbook - 2004
Industry awards
- 2013 Powder Video Awards - "Best Line"