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.
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 (footbeds) Dissent Labs (compression socks) Exped
Filmography Superheroes of Stoke - 2012 Attack of La Niña - 2011 All I Can - 2011 The Way I See It - 2010 In Deep - 2009 Claim - 2008 Seven Sunny Days - 2007 Push - 2006 Pull - 2006 The Hit List - 2005 Yearbook - 2004
Industry awards 2013 Powder Video Awards - "Best Line"
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