Eric Hjorleifson

Eric Hjorleifson (born 14 March 1983) 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.[1]

Eric Hjorleifson
Personal information
Full nameEric Hjorleifson
Born (1983-03-14) March 14, 1983
Canmore, Alberta
Height5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)
Weight150 lb (68 kg)
Sport
Country Canada
SportFreeskiing, Big Mountain

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[2]
  • Arc'teryx[3]
  • Dynafit[4]
  • Gordini[5]
  • Discrete Headwear[6]
  • Fresh Sports
  • Surefoot (footbeds)
  • Dissent Labs (compression socks)
  • Exped

Filmography
  • Superheroes of Stoke - 2012[7]
  • Attack of La Niña - 2011[8]
  • All I Can - 2011[9]
  • The Way I See It - 2010[10]
  • In Deep - 2009[11]
  • Claim - 2008[12]
  • Seven Sunny Days - 2007[13]
  • Push - 2006[14]
  • Pull - 2006
  • The Hit List - 2005[15]
  • Yearbook - 2004

Industry awards
  • 2013 Powder Video Awards - "Best Line"

References
  1. "Eric Hjorleifson". 4frnt.com. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  2. "Eric Hjorleifson". Smithoptics.ca. Archived from the original on 2012-07-24. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  3. "Eric Hjorleifson / Athlete / Arc'teryx". Arcteryx.com. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  4. Eric Hjorleifson - Freeride Team International. "Dynafit Athletes - Eric Hjorleifson". Dynafit.com. Archived from the original on 2012-11-06. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  5. "All Mountain Skier | Eric Hjorleifson". Gordini. Archived from the original on 2012-09-24. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  6. "Discrete Headwear". Discrete Headwear. Archived from the original on 2012-09-15. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  7. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  8. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-14. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  9. "All I Can | Other". Skifilmreviews.com. Archived from the original on 2013-02-03. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  10. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  11. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  12. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2013-03-10. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  13. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-30. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  14. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-05-01. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
  15. "Matchstick Productions". Skimovie.com. Archived from the original on 2012-04-23. Retrieved 2012-09-24.
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