Whether you are an avid skier or you’re just starting out and are trying to get some good inspo, here are our top 5 pro skiers that you should follow for some sick content!
These skiers are leading the way in freeride and freestyle skiing, so get ready to be inspired!
Aksel Lund Svindal- @asvindal
Since beginning to ski competitively at the age of nine, Aksel, now 38, has 8 world championships and 3 Olympic medals under his belt. This Norwegian is an expert alpine racer, and his Instagram is filled with his adventures, stunning views, and glimpses into his home life.
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Henrik Harlaut – @hharlaut
Swedish skier Henrik Harlaut is a professional freestyle skier. He won a gold medal in big air and silver in slopestyle at the Winter X Games XVII in Aspen, CO. Follow his journey on Instagram and check out shots of him shredding on the slopes, performing mid-air stunts, and more!
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Candide Thovex – @candidethovex
A pioneer in the freeskiing movement, Candide’s list of accomplishments transcends skiing. He is one of the most famous people to ever strap into skis and is referred to as the best freeskier in the history of the sport. Candide is the only skier to win all X Games disciplines including big air, halfpipe, and slopestyle events. He is also a filmmaker, taking viewers along for a helmet-mounted POV ride in his short film “One of Those Days 2,” which was viewed by 1.3 million people the first week it was released. His next film, Ski the World, follows Thovex around the world — skiing everything from sand to waves. This is one skier that you want to pay attention to!
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Sierra Quitiquit – @sierra
Sierra effortlessly straddles the worlds of both skiing and modeling. From being featured in Times Square for American Eagle to being showcased in the film “Ticket to Ride,” by Warren Miller about her skiing 4,000-foot mountainsides in Iceland, this is one busy skier! Check out her Instagram for a mix of modeling shots and amazing shots of her on the slopes.
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TJ Schiller – @tjschiller
A creative mind in the freestyle skiing space has made quite a name for TJ Schiller, and it shows. TJ is known for his signature switch 1080 mute grab, which has helped him earn almost two dozen top three placements in freestyle ski competitions, including four X Games titles. Check out his Instagram for glimpses into his personal life, some travels sprinkled in, and of course some rad skiing!
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