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The greatest ski footage ever filmed — this dude literally rewrites physics on snow.
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Hoji: The Story of Eric Hjorleifson (2018)

adrenaline overdosemountain meditationrelentless perfectionism

Overview

Documentary

Shot-for-shot this film features the best skiing ever shown in one movie. Sit back and live vicariously through the life of Eric Hjorleifson.

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Standout Aspects

Cinematography

Helicopter shots that'll make your palms sweat just watching.

Practical Effects

Zero CGI — every drop is real and potentially deadly.

Direction

Gaffney lets the skiing breathe, no obnoxious narration.

Best for:Solo: When you need motivation to finally do that scary thing.·Streaming: On the biggest screen you own, volume up.·Rewatch: Pause constantly to process the physics-defying stunts.
Heads up:Triggers: Multiple avalanche burials and near-death scenarios.
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Director

Scott Gaffney

ReleasedDec 18, 2018
Runtime1h 20m
StatusReleased

Vibe

Pacefast
Intensityhigh
Tonemixed
Feelmedium

Top Cast

Eric Hjorleifson

Eric Hjorleifson

Self

Mark Abma

Mark Abma

Self

Chris Rubens

Chris Rubens

Self

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Deep Dive

Trivia, insights & behind the scenes

Trivia

Hjorleifson designed his own line of skis with Dynafit and filmed most of his iconic segments while secretly testing prototypes.

Insight

The film's title comes from his nickname 'Hoji,' which became synonymous with a specific style of fluid, powerful backcountry skiing in the early 2010s.

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