LIMINAL | The North Face

The North Face Athlete Jake Blauvelt has made a career of snowboarding and built a life in the mountains, but it’s not without sacrifices. Over the years, he’s been in and out of hospitals and splitting his time between the East and West coasts-always for the dream.​
Liminal is about the in-betweens. We follow Jake around his home in Vermont knowing he’s headed West again; reflect on his first video part and his career in snowboarding. It’s the story of ebbing and flowing through life. And it’s about all the things you learn along the way. ​
A film by Liam Gallagher and Ian Post​
Featuring The North Face Athlete Jake Blauvelt, and Mason Lemery

[@user-qe1vx6qi4j]

I like Jake's wisdom: "I always felt like you can either let the injury take something from you or you can take something from the injury." This film is great because it captures so many levels of human learning and capacity for care while also exemplifying the lust for life.

[@TheWorldAccordingtoJim]

I'm 58 years old and I was a ski Maniac at Mount Bachelor, I miss it so much after double hip replacements. I really want to get back on my sticks ❤❤

[@yZstarAk1979]

do it brother

even if your legs dont work you can sit in a ski chair and 2 ski's in hand.

[@TheChriszimmer36]

great work boys. stoked to see you teaching your girls to ride Jake! hopefully i'll bump into you with my 5 year old at baker.

[@marttiala-jaaski6876]

One of the Best to do it! Go Jake!

[@jaynecronlund6116]

Great work Liam and team. Superlative athleticism captured on video for those of us who will not make it up the mountain to see in person as well as the personal look inside Jake's life and perspective. Thoughtfully executed!

[@ktvlm3987]

as a BV local, thank you for everything.

[@franlep3811]

Good to see sponsorts taking serously this kind of stories. Not only it gives a place to weaknesses and humility for the the sportsmen and women, but it also a deep breath in a profond sporting spirit. Valuable both for a brand and for their representatives

[@jagodic6796]

heal well man and take it easy, you done so much

[@paulquarg7847]

those where some insane shots!!!

[@Jimbo.F]

Inspirational

[@prabhakaran5196]

Beautiful area

[@berlainever]

i charged 6 feet of vert. no pads or anything. ya know 'hesh' style for 4 years. i took some nasty falls but i will say knees over toes guy is a very underated physio. good film. enjoi the powder.

[@folowcam]

Nice one Liam!

[@whos1ya1daddy]

is it just me or do seem snowboarders always be the wisest people on this planet? :D

[@Big_Baby_Jesus22]

GOAT is thrown around too lightly but Jake is one of the best.

[@deepakhn9574]

Right there!!

[@purpleiota]

love u guys atop

[@user-lk7ir8cn2g]

今の時代、ノースフェイスのロゴの服を着てるだけで、おしゃれな人みたいになってる。 街を歩いてる人でノースフェイスの服を着てる人が多すぎて、 自分は着るのをやめた。 大好きなブランド。 これからも飛躍するのを お祈り申し上げます。

[@renjamun]

Get it Blauvelt 🤘🏼

[@Ludviicek]

WOW!

[@Anton_MM]

Did he totally replace his hip joint? Love Jake's riding❤

[@dsleah]

Great edit. Is that camo jacket Jake is wearing available online?

[@bokonovskyjones4275]

🙌

[@peggyoneill1718]

Incredibly inspiring story and wonderful cinematography.....

[@joelmuzzey7954]

Inspiring story, amazing visuals.

[@DavidBachman-bv6my]

Legend

[@psychedeliccheese]

Whoa. I guess the yoga practice did not prevent the impingment. Wild to think he needed a replacement at such an early age. I might be right behind him in line.

[@crispy_buckets_of_chicken]

Inspiring!

[@kheankimhong]

❤❤❤❤😊

[@felixbergstromlundquist6450]

whats thte song? tell em?

[@frederikconradsen3786]

🤟

[@BBBankers]

These videos are so amazingly produced BUT can we get an outdoor boys collab video!!

[@gourdbox]

L A S A G N A 🤙

[@pamelabatchelor9204]

so much beauty but the music is so distracting and jarring.

[@denicepruett691]

Ditto

[@chewis5543]

Wrong

[@sorrenmccool6357]

Helmets might not be a bad idea...

[@CutmeMick]

There’s only ONE liminal and that is Rodney Mullen-out of ALL words on this planet-be original already

[@TheMatrixRenegade]

Overpriced garbage.

[@numerical968]

Why anyone makes snowboard movies anymore is beyond me. They will always be an abomination.

[@sbf625]

Mmmm skier?

[@N1CH0LAS007]

Doctor GOOD VIBES dropping in with your weekly prescription today I'm prescribing you with an extreme dose of good vibes found by going outside singing-dancing-laughing have fun because life's far to short to miserable my dude

[@CutmeMick]

No, that’s the mirror bud

[@andyeighttre]

@numerical968 - you must of forgot that a good majority of ski companies and resorts survived because of snowboarding and snowboarders.