THE LEAGUE || A Future for Freeskiing || Full Movie

A Holocene Studios production.
Synopsis:
A decade after freeskiing became an Olympic discipline, many riders are longing for an alternative to the current trajectory of the sport. Instead of rigid contest structures and national teams, they dream of a new kind of freeski event, something more true to the sport’s unruly origins. And so, in the fall of 2022, an idea begins to take form…
THE LEAGUE is the untold story of how the Jib League came to be. It’s an intimate documentary following Ferdinand Dahl, James “Woodsy” Woods and Øystein Bråten on their path to creating one of the most instantly beloved events in freeskiing.
Enjoy this unfiltered, behind-the-scenes journey from frustration to inspiration, doubt to certainty and worry to jubilation as three friends strive to create something original, and to push the sport they love in a bold new direction.
Credits:
Directed by Mathias Skaarup
Produced by Flook L. Nielsen
Executive Producer: Marco Neumeyer
Featuring: Ferdinand Dahl, James Woods & Øystein Bråten
Directors of Photography: Simon Bendroth & Jonah Pinny
Edited by: Lukas König, Lukas Braune & Mathias Skaarup
Sound Design by: Emil Woxen Andersen
Associate Producer: Mark von Roy
Original Score by: Lukas Braune
2nd Unit Director of Photography: Peter Kaiser
Additional Filming by: Magnus Nørsteng, Frederik Angelsen & Owen Dahlberg
Camera Technician: Lukas Hauser
Post Production Supervisor: Mathias Skaarup
Colorist: Anthon Bronéus
Assistant Editor: Andreas Vorhofer
Compositors: Mikkel Strøbech & Julien Acquaviva
Graphic Designer: Leonard Rääf
Production Assistant: Isabella Tvede-Jensen
Communications: Sophie Acworth & Markus Boa
Stills Photographer: Édouard Therriault, Jonah Pinny & Mathias Skaarup
With Support from
Monster Energy
MARKER
One Open Sky
Pixel Labs
Downdays
Newschoolers

[@mickimaus2062]

best thing to happen to skiing since snow

[@bonestrex5439]

and sliced bread

[@greydonparker7344]

Maybe best thing since Steve stepp trollin

[@oscarchapman1370]

slvsh gotta be the most innovative group in freeski

[@reecemasters9610]

THIS is freestyle skiing. This is what the skiing community needed! Thank you!!!

[@danielhanson8441]

actually think this is the best film ive ever watched, visually so sick

[@MathiasSkaarupCPH]

Thank you for the kind words 🙏🏻 Happy you liked it

[@SteffenHamre]

Agree!

[@VLX_skiing]

one of if not the best ski movie i've ever seen, even beating candide's legendary few words

[@lightmind20]

Rarely something so praised is not overhyped but this really is the best thing I’ve seen happen to skiing. I hope you can make the industry see the potential in this too because sadly that’s what really matters when it comes to making this the future of freeskiing.

[@samuelvandeberg9691]

No need to get the industry in the building. If he's been able to raise fund for this without selling his soul it's all right

[@lightmind20]

@@samuelvandeberg9691 They can correct me if I’m wrong, but I don’t believe they’re making considerable profit, if any, currently. And I don’t think they consider themselves a charity because they want to make this the future of freesking. That means making it big *in the industry*. Yeah, they’re gonna need big funding for that… Again, I might be wrong, but skiing isn’t exactly a growing industry, so to have a piece of it they have to grab it from the big boys.

[@AlexHackelNetwork]

So beautiful! Great Work on the film & to the founders for bringing this event to life

[@PointBlankP]

James Woodys is the best thing to Happen to skiing. Thank you brotha

[@MADSOULCREATIONS]

Jib league to the world! Thank you everyone who is a part of this:)

[@ReginaldJeremy]

Wish this was more popular. Should be on national TV like major team sports in America.

[@em-zu8xl]

bro that shit is so beautiful!!! Freeskiers taking back THEIR sport, their art. Don't need nobody else but the true passionnates. What I like the most is that it's the riders that are pushing the art to the next level that are judging each others, and really getting inspired by each others at the same time because the format is a jam. They are witnessing together each other finding a new way to make the sport progress. It really felt special watching this!! And the features are also created by them like the barrel thats crazy. Man this was really beautiful ! They bring back freesking to its essence thank you for doing that!

[@stupidtutorial3137]

Amazing progression in freeskiiing!!! Big probs to ferdi, woodsy and osteyn braten for creating that. My favorite part is seeing ALL the skiers helping together to create that landing in 33:00. Such an immaculate vibe. I could watch Hours of that league.

[@taylorbennie-faull184]

Wow how refreshing. Intelligent storytelling in the snow sphere, really impeccable

[@Dukie1332]

Thank you Ferdinand, James, and Øystein. This is the best thing happening in Freeskiing. Keep on, keeping on.

[@comelabautiere9610]

Thanks for bringing back freeskiing to how it should really be... Ferdi, Woodsy and Oyster to the moon

[@alek.solberg]

Big ups Mathias!

[@Skimanguy]

Best freeski film all last season!!

[@henry.parkski]

This is the best ski movie I’ve ever seen

[@firepon3638]

Let the competitors decide who's best is literally the best route to progressing the sport. what a great idea, to any freestyle skier style and creativity is a lot more impressive than spin to win.......this kind of comp will actually progress the sport and encourage athletes to be creative instead of just focusing on rotations and flips. YOU GUYS RULE

[@nolan0241]

this, over any previously organized and televised events in freeskiing. Jib League is the new pinnacle

[@RoccoCaruso]

truly best thing to happen to skiing in a very long time. thank you to everybody who puts on for the culture

[@noahjason4939]

Such a realistic perspective. This was the reason I stopped competitive freestyle skiing. It's literally the name of the sort, "freestyle". Everyone can be creative and can bring something new. Love this view!

[@depublished]

What a beautiful inspiring masterpiece! This is why freedom depends only on a couple of free minds realizing their dreams not giving a s***! No organizations, no institutions, no associations, no majorities, no politics needed! Thank you so much!

[@mikamaier9639]

Ive done quite a few different sports in my life and got to met many kind people. But there isnt any thing in the world being comparable to the freestyle skiing community. I have been to the open jam Nordkette and i’m skiing park for just 2 seasons now, but seeing and being able to talk to all those athletes and just having the time of my life there was like one of the best days ever so far. Starting conversations with literal anyone in the lift or at the slope, hyping up each other to commit tricks and stuff was incredible. Thank you guys so much for putting that effort and love in this sport and community.

[@zach6431]

Preach brother, when i first saw jib league i new it was the new Xgames bringing creativity and exasperation back to skiing ❤

[@markoni_ski]

The whole event idea was so exciting from the very beginning🔥! Congrats on making changes in our community🎉

[@jonahski]

the league skiers have been waiting for, and a perfect video to showcase it. Couldn't be more proud of all you guys and so so excited to see where this goes in the future. the most special stuff

[@arransangster]

this is exactly what we need

[@trevorjeffries1050]

Best community in skiing right here

[@maximilianreiterer7989]

getting goosebumps watching this. thanks and big up to the entire crew & community. freeskiing's alive!!!

[@bonestrex5439]

Haven't watched the video yet but i alr know this shit gon be fire

[@matze423]

It's fantastic to see you guys appreciating the true essence of free-skiing. Your dedication to keeping the mindset and deep soul alive in these sport is both admirable and inspiring. Honistly, thanks for backflash and the pleasure that what we believed 24 years bevore with an event called sb-jam is still alive. NO-Judges, NO-rules, NO-norms. It's all about the communtiy, creativity, expression, progression and off course style. Thanks guy - its soo good to see! Ride on - and keep it dosen't matter what's next. 🙌🤟🤘✊

[@jacopomattaini7375]

The skiing, the filming, the music, the message. Everything is so on point👌🏻

[@TheBagOTricks]

So sick, love this style of comp and can't wait to see what the future holds boys!

[@matthewj9089]

FREEstyle skiing at its finest. great work boys! FOR THE CULTURE!!!!!

[@shred_til_we_ded]

This is some of the highest production filming I’ve seen in a damn long time. Not to mention it’s the best thing for skiing that’s happened in a long time. Keep up the work my dudes

[@z0nx123]

This is sick! Lukas need to release that track. Amazing film!

[@Inboundmov]

What a great concept to push freeskiing forward. This format and the energy the guys have put behind this league really gives me hope for a bright future in skiing ! Huge shout out to everyone involved in the film production too, what a beautiful piece ❤

[@liap_ka]

I LOVE THIS SO MUCH !!!! Really motivates to move forward in learning freeski & taking part in many different competitions. Thank you so so much for creating Jib League

[@samwinship7959]

This is so damn well done. Great job Jib League, Riders, Filmers, and Editors.

[@thijmen8124]

Cant wait for season 2 now. Absolutely stoked!

[@Coasterpostalt]

This is absolutely amazing. I'm so glad to see a change from what we've been seeing in freestyle recently, and more importantly the fact it's open to anyone. Great job.

[@lucajaenichen]

Love to see freeskiing get creative and free again!! Sick concept and movie!

[@patagonialuke]

dudes. Jib League is already my fav thing in skiing and now it has the film to match. Kudos to you all

[@Simply.RecreationClub]

So good ! thanks for this guys !

[@Tristanleduc9]

Quite possibly the best thing to ever happen to skiing and also possibly the best film I’ve ever watched. Phenomenal all around

[@batorfillinger8528]

Sickest thing to watch! 🙏

[@sh0eman]

This is the illest shit ever. Re writing the script. We should be proud as a sport

[@CubwithaJ]

This is art gentlemen. F’ing ART

[@finnsingh49]

So hyped to see where this goes. Such a cool project. For skiers by skiers

[@SADjang0]

So so sick. the idea, the execution, the skiing, the film.

[@Nickr0mancer]

Yoo I'm in love with the jump on 18:25. Whoever you are dude keep shredding

[@SteffenHamre]

How did I not know about this until now?? Amazing initiative woodsy + Ferdi and Øystein

[@cartergibbons6463]

lets fucking gooooo. such a refreshing thing to see in the ski community!!! lets go jonaas well deserved guys been killin it for years

[@andredreyer860]

The best thing put out in skiing. Thank you boys

[@ottosabina4532]

Thank You for what you are doing for the sport. Biggest Respect!

[@necromantier]

As an outsider looking in and as a former skater, ski is definitely where it's at. It was snowboarding back in the 00's and 10's that was the cool thing. Now it's skies, the tricks and steezy flow is way better. Imo.

[@Skledo]

the best movie i watched i never comment but this is worth it. Even tho i just started skiing park it gave me a lot of motivation for next season and Big up SLVSH for making this insane movie and competition

[@christopherpiacentini1830]

33:30 this is one of my favorite shot sequences I’ve ever seen in a ski film. So beautiful, well done.

[@MathiasSkaarupCPH]

Thanks Christopher. Happy you liked it 🙏🏻

[@noaheichenberger5003]

Merci jib league

[@cindercheeta123]

Jib League to the world

[@saevus1164]

finally had time to watch the whole movie, much love to everyone involved - whole event and movie is amazing!

[@dimitrikas]

Very inspiring ❤ Thx you guys to put freeskiing in an other dimension 🙏 Love it

[@vilmersfilmer2761]

Masterpiece and masterminds big thanks gigantic love

[@samisauri]

great film guys! and good soundtrack, we need more of this!

[@gillesparmentier1414]

Bringing the FREE back into Freestyle skiing, you guys are legends

[@bambaklats2891]

You made the X-games, Dew Tour etc. look soo lame! Thanks to you guys organizing this gem and keepin it real !

[@samuelvandeberg9691]

This is hip hop energy 🔥🔥🤟 peace love unity and having fun ✊ So inspiring

[@GromBoysTV]

Love the Wim Hof! 😂

[@andrewhadfield7754]

Unreal concept and execution, amazing to see freeskiing be free again. Sign me up for S02

[@tuckerhoranmedia]

Exactly what competitive skiing needs. Amazing. Also, audio was so crispy

[@nathanthelegend731]

this one is a true masterpiece

[@gustagusss]

Goosebumps, beyond fire 🔥

[@hayyzi-]

Incredible skiing filmed in probably the best way I have ever seen.

[@npmeilleur]

Joona! Awesome film, great job on the production and narrative.

[@pierrick8591]

Thank you so much for what you did to freestyle skiing with this event and the whole idea beyond it!

[@danielmatthews1752]

Unreal what this league is!!

[@Salutmoicestraf]

Thank you so much Jib League! such a good documentary good memories, Will never forget the roof top session!

[@samferguson2489]

Wonderfully produced and so insightful into the future of Freeskiing❤ bravo everyone involved. How could you not sit down and watch this whole movie. I can’t say enough good things but I can say thank you 🙏🏼 can’t wait for the rest of season 2. The future is in good hands 🙌🏼

[@catdaddies]

if this is the future of freeskiing I'm fuckin here for it

[@mikemckernan423]

Respect for making this happen 🔥🔥

[@Userr33e21]

Thank you for jib league

[@monopoly5496]

Very impressive work.

[@riccardocappelletti8621]

Best film ever made ❤

[@Goddamnwaffles]

I wish snowboarding had guys like this as well, awesome job dahl and eveyone else who made it happenend.

[@liamlake2718]

Best ski movie I’ve ever seen hands down

[@jason.zacharos]

best thing that ever happened to skiing 🥰

[@blascopaternocastello8740]

Bravo and thank you.

[@lukewasel2801]

This is amazing you guys. So grateful. Haven’t seen this energy since old slvsh cups. ❤❤ keep this goin much love

[@Saxquatch_]

I am so happy that I found this video. Thank you so much

[@aidentrites1536]

cinematic masterpiece straight up!

[@user-qq5cz1gj9i]

Amazing guys been waiting for this for a long time, now please come do a Jib League in Québec. Thank you

[@lounisregad6076]

Literal tears of joy watching this ❤

[@marcellorizzi1367]

You guys are fucking legends!! The Jib League is the best thing I've ever seen in skiing!! Thank you !!!❤

[@jaredway739]

So good. Thank you jib league

[@wills.lane02]

incredible work. big thank you to everyone involved

[@caspar813]

This is huge, love to see it. Thats all i can say

[@domlonetti4184]

production so crazy

[@leopoldwerther9091]

I Love the idea of jibleague. I love how beautiful this movie was.

[@user-iu1oh5sn9u]

this is exactly what the ski community needed.