These Indigenous Ski Films are Changing the Narrative

Every fall, beanie-clad skiers pack themselves into small theaters to watch the latest ski films premiere.

But what rolls on screen hasn’t changed much over the years: Lots of pow slashes and heli bumps, paired with upbeat music and an often manufactured storyline. The skiers in front of the lens? Mostly male, and mostly white. And the stories most often told are ones of conquering big lines or harvesting deep powder…and not much else.

However, things are starting to change, with...