The Best Skier You've Never Heard Of

Adrien Grabinski is the ski patrol director and a caretaker at Shames Mountain, a tiny ski hill in British Columbia’s northwest. The mountains, the snow, and the big lines first captivated him, but the local ski community truly stole his heart. But somehow, despite his demanding responsibilities, the 24-year-old also manages to push himself harder than anyone else on the mountain. Actually, Grabinski might be The Best Skier You’ve Never Heard Of.
During winter 2023, Stellar Equipment produced and filmed a documentary film about Adrien Grabinski at Shames Mountain. The film, “The Best Skier You’ve Never Heard Of,” was selected as a finalist at the 2023 Banff Centre Mountain and Book Festival and is currently screened globally on the Banff Film Festival World Tour.
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Production by
STELLAR EQUIPMENT
Directed by
MARCUS AHLSTRÖM
Produced by
MATTIAS FREDRIKSSON

[@randyvaughn4046]

Was doing this 30 years ago with no sponsors. Pure passion. Some Dreams Do Come True.

[@stellarequipment5709]

Happy to hear it!

[@dadomat1979]

This is a very humble heartwarming ski movie 👐

[@randyvaughn4046]

People do this without a utube channel. It goes much deeper.

[@dadomat1979]

@randyvaughn4046 True essence of skiing. It's really genuinely human.

[@stellarequipment5709]

Some people have it naturally, and Adrien is one of them.

[@markgrain6172]

This guy deserves this film! What a legend

[@georgepeat5269iearth]

Kind of old soul, old school , just happy to be cranking out some turns. Thank you for putting this out for all. Ciao

[@stellarequipment5709]

It's what it's all about; skiing shouldn't be more complicated.

[@charliepindercreative]

Cracking film. Beautiful skier .. thanks for making this. Wish it were longer!

[@davidpradolavilla4437]

this is art.

[@blogospheric]

Love this. Bravo Stellar. And great to "meet" you, Adrian. Your talent and humility are an amazing combination. Hope you and your partner (continue to) live a charmed life together.

[@timmyg2548]

Stellar! I love the energy, and Adrienn’s all encompasing knowledge of everything that allows him to interact with his love for skiing!

[@PatriotFootbeds]

What a Place! Exceptional cinematography.

[@stellarequipment5709]

Thanks!

[@PatriciaLange-c7j]

Great film. Reminded me of many days of ‘steep and deep’ skiing at Shames. My heart is full. Now to watch it again and send it to my friends.

[@simonolundd]

Crazy good 🙌🏻

[@paraworth]

Taking your art from the heart. Magic👍

[@robertalker652]

First time I've seen a pair of Volkl's for a long, long time. More importantly, glad you're living the dream.

[@augenbutter]

Alluring footage of a very skilled snow slider.

[@jonbuck4607]

eipc rippppa respect. we salute u. not bad filming either. wow

[@mattparmer466]

Check out the Matchstick Productions film "The Stomping Grounds" for a segment with Adrien. They did a really good job and treated him really well, too.

[@jasenkojakirlic8113]

Sherpa Cinema style….love it!!!

[@NoCommentSki]

Such a rad video and cinematography. Thanks for that

[@danielcross1043]

Great footage...love it!

[@vert_n_dirt]

Love the shames vibe, and of course all the pow! Adrian is a great skier that was a fun watch. Keeping it chill

[@yZstarAk1979]

Nice footage. Heavenly terrain.

[@stellarequipment5709]

Shames has gotten over 800 cm this season, so you should go!

[@maxbolenkab]

another good one!

[@rubenklink8623]

Such a nice story, filming and editing guys. Really enjoyed this!

[@stellarequipment5709]

Thanks, we enjoyed making it, too!

[@MTBSKiDesigns]

Guy gets it ✌️

[@ChesediahSterling]

Nice sliding Adrien. Keep doing it for the love. Really cool to see how you have progressed on the 1 plank.

[@giuliamonego8943]

beautiful!

[@outandaboutwithMAMO]

Great Cinematography!

[@Allu16]

Beautiful stuff. Inspiring.

[@sadmemeboi]

I mean, dude's name is fuckin "Grabbin' Ski", of course he's gonna be good at it

[@stellarequipment5709]

Spot on!

[@tynelson9003]

awesome

[@johnnybennett880]

My man!!! I heard of ya ;)

[@peter_marcelli]

Living his dream!

[@DavidRussell-kf4dw]

Great skiing!

[@pawelsz4825]

Gr8 man, brilliant

[@chriscochrane6319]

thanks Mattias

[@stefanwerner6676]

Wow👍👍

[@ericdalton3488]

This Adrien guy is not bad

[@user-kt7hw2fi5k]

Good footage. I tried the ski patrol thing for many years but its a non-living wage. Moved to guiding, better wage and experience but not enough $ in today's economic climate.

[@albertmaziarz6739]

his reverse hips turn makes him great born to be top alpine racer , only 1 percent population .

[@nlpcoachen]

Where/how to watch the documentary? Your link only shows dates from 2024. (I'm in Sweden.)

[@tylerehlers6192]

Funny, I was just thinking about moving this way.... south bc is played

[@misterfunnybones]

tired of hearing about the next derivatives play in lift lines? or the "cabin" in Aspen that sold for >$100 mil last April...yeah, that's USD.

[@shaneclark207]

👊🏼👍🏼🤙🏼

[@ericmorriscompany9648]

1:41 looks like hard boots, trench digger bindings on a Prior board.

[@joyous-b8j]

There are so many NOBODYS out there like HIM, me and my friends that can ski just as good as any other skier under any type snow of conditions and any type of terrain period !!! We just keep to ourselves THANK YOU!! WE are all skiers of YEAR!! It's just the rest of you can't be everywhere at once see US NOBODYS SKI to say "OH THAT GUY IS HARD CORE". RIGHT🤔?? JUST SAYING!!

[@Dantanalicious]

He skis like we did before shaped skis, while on shaped skis.

[@kayakkootenaybc]

Social media killed the soul of skiing

[@chrisculley3756]

Dude absolutely rips. Does because he has to. I mean that in the best way possible. It's just who he is. Freaking rips. RLTW 3/75

[@misterfunnybones]

The ̶B̶e̶s̶t̶ Skier You've Never Heard Of

[@jamesbrady1937]

BECKEY LIVES!!!!!

[@OKuusava]

If stpping racing in 19 years old that is not late!

[@genripper-b8q]

turns 'em like McConkey

[@patrickbrown5918]

Mark Abma kind of discovered him in a MSP movie.

[@mtmals9786]

Gnarly..where it's at.

[@AlexanderSomm]

Not best skier, just most production money behind him. Swiss here, living in the Alps.

[@BoolaBear]

Beautiful video, but I'm really not sure that any 'powder skier' is the best skier I've never heard of. There are plenty of ice racers I've never heard of.

[@brunospasta]

So now he is not the best skiier we've never heard of anymore, since we have heard of him?

[@metanoian965]

stupid choice loud sludge noise. why have this sht ?