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.

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"