BRUSHINO (Henrik Harlaut & Noah Albaladejo Freestyle Ski Video)

Åre, Sweden / Andorra | Active: 2011-present | Known for: X Games big air record, Olympic big air bronze, style-led film projects | Current: active skier and filmmaker working with Armada, Monster Energy and CHIMI, with recent projects including Lo & Behold and ORNADA Sochi did not introduce Henrik Harlaut as a medalist. It introduced him as a force. On the first Olympic freeski slopestyle course in 2014, Harlaut dropped in wearing pants so loose they became part of the run.... Read more on the Athlete page

Profile and significance Noah Albaladejo is an Andorran freeski original whose style-first approach helped define what modern park and urban skiing looks like. He broke out in the mid-2010s with a blend of rail confidence and buttery jump control that translated as clearly in rider-judged jams as it did in polished film parts. In 2015 he won the B&E Invitational at Les Arcs and was voted European Skier of the Year by Downdays readers, a one-two that confirmed his influence beyond any single contest.... Read more on the Athlete page

Overview and significance Shawinigan is a Mauricie hub in Québec whose local hill—Vallée du Parc—does the heavy lifting for freeskiers. Set a few minutes southeast of town, this community-forward ski area concentrates exactly what progression crews need: reliable night skiing several evenings each week, two purpose-built terrain parks, and a compact lift layout that keeps laps tight. Official regional and resort briefs list 33 marked trails with 8 glades and 2 snowparks, served by a network that includes two detachable quad chairs and additional surface lifts, all within a modest vertical that encourages repetition rather than heroics (Tourisme Shawinigan; station facts).... Read more on the Location page