“Filming a segment for the legendary ski movie company Matchstick Productions in the Lyngen Alps of Norway, while exploring how you get to be a pro skier with Olympic skier and Freeride World Tour rider Hedvig Wessel and myself.”

Interesting video from pro skiers Nikolai Schirmer and Hedvig Wessel on how to become a sponsored mountain athlete in the modern age. There’s no one tried and true way to become a professional shredder but these two have some actionable insights for a path to success.

Francis Xavier is a seasoned writer for Unofficial Networks, bringing a lifetime of outdoor experience to his work. Having lived in a ski resort town for years he has a deep connection to mountain culture....