Backyard skiing in Andorra - Christmas Day
One and a half hour of skiing in my backyard on Christmas Day! Filmed by Andrea Cadena Cut by Dollo
Henrik Harlaut
Henrik Harlaut, born on August 14, 1991 in Stockholm and raised in Åre, Sweden, is widely celebrated as one of the greatest freestyle skiers of all time. Known by nicknames like “E-dollo” and “Bloody Dollaz,” he brings unmatched creativity, flair, and jaw-dropping technical innovation to the slopes. Henrik’s signature moment came in Aspen at Winter X Games XVII, where he landed the first-ever nose-butter triple-cork 1620 in Big Air, scoring a perfect 50 and securing the gold, along with silver in slopestyle. With a record 13 total X Games medals — 8 gold and 5 silver — he holds the most podiums in skiing history. He has represented Sweden at multiple Winter Olympics, finishing sixth in slopestyle in Sochi 2014 (famously performing with his pants around his knees and a “Wu-Tang is for the children” salute) and earning bronze in Big Air at Beijing 2022. Beyond the Olympics, he claimed silver at the 2019 World Championships (Big Air) and dominated the World Cup circuit, winning the Big Air crystal globe in 2017 with multiple event victories. More than a competitor, Henrik stands out as a cultural icon. His style — from dreadlocks and baggy clothes to fearless trick execution — challenges norms while embodying pure joy and expression. He balances competition, filmmaking (notably in “The Regiment”), and community involvement, remaining a powerful influence shaping freestyle skiing’s evolution.
Andorra
ndorra, a small principality nestled in the Pyrenees between France and Spain, is deeply shaped by skiing culture and tourism. With over 300 km of well-maintained slopes across world-class ski areas such as Grandvalira, Vallnord (Pal–Arinsal, Ordino Arcalís), and Naturland, the country offers diverse terrain for beginners, families, freeriders, and cross-country enthusiasts. Modern infrastructure, extensive snowmaking systems, and interconnected lift networks allow for reliable winter seasons from late November to early April. Skiing is not only a leisure activity in Andorra—it is an integral part of daily life and national identity, contributing significantly to the economy through tourism revenue and employment. The ski resorts have hosted prestigious international competitions, including Alpine World Cup events and Freeride World Tour stages, reinforcing Andorra’s growing stature in the winter sports world. From its early roots in pioneering ski zones like Port d’Envalira in the 1930s, where some of the first lift mechanisms and ski races in the country took place, to its evolution into modern, expansive ski domains, Andorra has continuously developed its winter-sports legacy, marrying tradition with innovation.
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