[TRAILER] Matchstick Productions’ New Movie “After the Snowfall” Will Get You Psyched for Winter Enjoy the trailer for Matchstick Productions’ latest film, After the Snowfall. The film is a fast-paced and heartfelt dive into the culture, chaos, and beauty of modern skiing. Shot in breathtaking locations ranging from Norway’s Lyngen Alps to the heli-accessed steeps of British Columbia, the film follows an elite crew of skiers including Michelle Parker, Nikolai Schirmer, Nico Porteous, and […] Featured Video Brent Glogau | August 25, 2025 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Matchstick Productions Releases Official Trailer for Winter Film “Calm Beneath Castles” As the calendar gets closer to fall, it is time to start igniting the stoke for winter. To help, Matchstick Productions has released the official trailer for its annual ski and snowboard film, Calm Beneath Castles. The film is an awe-inspiring ski feature that delves into the heart, soul, and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure […] Featured Video Brent Glogau | August 26, 2024 0 Comments
[VIDEO] Matchstick Productions Flips the Script With Official Trailer for ‘The Land of Giants’ The story of man vs. mountain is one that has captured our imaginations for centuries. But what if MSP flipped the script? What if, instead of focusing on the human element, we took a closer look at the mountains themselves? Related: [VIDEO] SnowBrains Drops Eastern Sierra Ski Project Highlight Video: 21 Lines and 77k Vertical in 2-Months That’s the premise […] Featured Video SnowBrains | August 23, 2023 0 Comments
The SnowBrains Podcast #24 | Scott Gaffney – Matchstick Productions Editor, Producer, Filmer, the G in Shane McConkey’s G.N.A.R., Lake Tahoe Surfer, & Badass Freeskier Brought to you by Tamarack Resort & Alta Ski Area “You should not be doing things with the objective of making a social media post about it. Go do things for the experience, not because you get to make a post.” – Scott Gaffney My guest today is Scott Gaffney. Scott is the filmer, director, and editor of the famous […] Podcasts Podcast | December 1, 2021 0 Comments
VIDEO: Matchstick Productions’ “The Stomping Grounds” – Official Trailer For decades, the pursuit of adventure, deep powder and massive spines has taken professional skiers like Mark Abma and Michelle Parker to the far reaches of the globe. As skiers, the desire to seek more and to escape is ingrained in our DNA. But that doesn’t mean our immediate surroundings don’t possess their own special treasures. Presented by Toyota, Matchstick […] Featured Video SnowBrains | August 23, 2021 0 Comments
TRAILER: Matchstick Productions Just Dropped the Stunning Trailer to ‘HOJI’ Matchstick Productions just dropped the official trailer for one of the most anticipated ski movies of the year: Hoji. Definitely check out this stunning 4k trailer, full screen, volume up. Eric Hjorleifson lets his skiing speak for itself. He doesn’t stand on the bar and shout out his accolades. He skis for brands that give him 100% creative control over […] Featured Video Steven Agar | August 9, 2018 0 Comments
Matchstick Productions Drop Sweet Trailer to their Latest High-Action Movie ‘ALL IN’ ALL IN – Matchstick Productions 2018 epic ski film, delivers a first of its kind experience. This concept is spearheaded by a talented group of hard-charging women who wanted to disrupt the male-dominated ski film formula. Skiing isn’t exclusionary. True fun in the mountains can be shared by everyone. This isn’t your typical “Women can shred too” film, this is a […] Featured Video Steven Agar | July 11, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: Matchstick Productions Release Trailer for Upcoming Movie HOJI Eric Hjorleifson lets his skiing speak for itself. He doesn’t stand on the bar and shout about his accolades. He skis for brands that give him 100% creative control over the equipment that he designs and uses. He chases storms. He ditches his cell phone for weeks at a time. His exploits are rarely flaunted on social media. In spite […] Featured Video Steven Agar | February 1, 2018 0 Comments
VIDEO: 25 Years of Matchstick Productions | Greatest Ski Crashes Ever Matchstick Productions has been pumping out incredible ski footage for 25 years and some of that has included some insane crashes. This video contains the craziest crashes throughout those 25 years. “Usually you don’t make it to the top without some battle scars to go along with the journey. Broken bones, bloody faces, and dizzying tomahawks come with the territory […] Crash Chris Wallner | March 21, 2017 0 Comments
VIDEO: 25 Years of Matchstick Productions | Best of Jumps In their 25 years of making ski films, Matchstick Productions has some incredible jumps and this video shows the best of them. “It all began in 1992, and now 25 years later we felt it was time to release our collection of Greatest Hits. To kick things off we dove deep into the archives and combined our favorite jumps from […] Chris Wallner | March 21, 2017 0 Comments
Red Bull Spices Up Poor Boyz Movie: Tracing Skylines | Seth Morrison, Sean Petit, Pep Fujas This movie looks unreal. Morrison in AK, Sean Petit in B.C., Bobby Brown in the park, Julien Regnier in Chamonix, and Karl Fostvedt in Detroit? Sick. Red Bull Media House appears to have really stepped up Poor Boyz game. Red Bull is doing the same with Matchstick Productions right now. Hell, Red Bull is just blowing up the action sports world right now. Where would we be without Red Bull? Red Bull sent skiers on 6 separate and very distinct trips to make this movie pop. The documented each trip thoroughly […] Featured Video SnowBrains | August 23, 2013 2 Comments
The Greatest Skiers of All Time According to SnowBrains Readers The debate over who is the greatest of all time is an ongoing conversation in sports and entertainment all over the world, and skiing is no different. Skiing is especially unique since there are several different disciplines— from moguls and freesking to jibbing and racing. Therefore, there are numerous ways to self-express and become the best at that specific category. […] Brains John Cunningham | June 30, 2026 0 Comments
This Mother’s Day Let’s Celebrate The Rad Ski and Snowboard Moms In honor of Mother’s Day, it’s worth taking a look at the women who are redefining what it means to be both a mom and a professional skier. Whether they broke barriers in a male-dominated sport or are currently balancing competition, filming, and raising kids, these athletes are proving that motherhood and a ski career can go hand in hand. […] Brains Aunika Skogen | May 9, 2026 1 Comment
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 105 | Olivier Fremond – Head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the World’s Largest Ski Resort Our guest today is Olivier Fremond, the head of Operations & Development at Les 3 Vallées, the world’s largest ski resort. When we say large, we’re not talking big. We’re talking absurdly massive. Les 3 Vallées spans over 600km of pistes, roughly 25,000 acres of skiable terrain, more than 160 lifts, and it connects the legendary ski destinations of Courchevel, […] Podcasts Podcast | April 4, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 104 | Alex Ferreira – Olympic Gold Medalist Halfpipe Skier & Hot Dog Hans Our guest today is Alex Ferreira, one of the most accomplished and unique athletes in freeskiing. Alex is an Olympic gold, silver, and bronze medalist across three different games, but what makes Alex really interesting isn’t just the results; it’s how he gets them. In this discussion, we talk about affirmation, visualization, and the psychological effects of the music he […] Podcasts Podcast | March 25, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 103 | Dave Searle – Chamonix IFMGA Mountain Guide Our guest today is Dave Searle – mountain guide, deep mountain thinker, and someone who has built his life around moving through wild places with purpose. Dave has spent years guiding in serious terrain, helping people travel safely and confidently in the mountains while also developing a thoughtful approach to risk, decision making, and what it really means to operate […] Featured Video Podcast | February 19, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 102 | Paul Raymore – Marketing & Communications Manager at Diamond Peak, NV Our guest today is Paul Raymore, Marketing & Communications Manager at Diamond Peak Ski Area, Lake Tahoe’s local favorite mountain for big views, uncrowded slopes, and a seriously strong community vibe. Paul has a deep background in mountain operations and marketing, and he is here to talk about what makes Diamond Peak such a hidden gem in the Tahoe ski […] Featured Video Podcast | February 6, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 101 | Dr. Fawad Mian – Neurologist Specializing in Head Injuries & Concussions Dr. Fawad Mian is a board-certified neurologist and the founder of Advocare Wellness MD. Dr. Mian is trained in traditional neurology and sleep medicine, treating everything from headaches and concussions to dizziness and chronic pain. He’s seen a ton of head and other injuries from the snowsports world. Over time, he saw the limits of symptom-based care and shifted towards […] Featured Video Podcast | January 27, 2026 0 Comments
TKO By MAGMA Awarded Movie Of The Year By Newschoolers As lovers of deep snow, crazy skiing, and endless stoke, ski movies have captivated riders since the 1950s when Warren Miller began releasing films. Ski movies have transformed over the past 70 years, with an avalanche of films after the release of The Blizzard of Aahhh’s in 1988, followed by the creation of now monumental film producers such as Matchstick […] Featured Video Zach Suffish | January 21, 2026 0 Comments
SnowBrains Podcast Ep. 100 | Will Sladek – General Manager of onX Backcountry Will Sladek is the General Manager of onX Backcountry. Will helps lead one of the most influential tools in modern backcountry travel. onX Backcountry has changed how skiers, snowboarders, and mountain travelers plan routes, manage risks, and understand terrain. From mapping and land ownership to avalanche forecasting, weather, and now high-resolution satellite imagery, onX has become a go-to platform for […] Backcountry Podcast | January 20, 2026 0 Comments
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