Eric Hjorleifson

Eric Hjorleifson (born on the 14th of March, 1983, is a professional freeskier. He was born and raised in Canmore, Alberta.Eric popped up on 4FRNT's radar at the age of 18, and was allready then skiing as well as anyone twice his age. Eric contributes yearly in the popular film company "Matchstick Productions"'s ski movies.At the moment he lives in his truck and spends a lot of time in Whistler.

Childhood

Eric grew up in Canmore, Alberta. His father was a gymnastics coach and a stone mason, so he comes by his athleticism and strenght honestly. He learned to ski before he was 2. His biggest mentor was his father, but also local race coaches Richard Jagger and Guy Mowbray.

Film Appearances

*Claim (Matchstick Productions)
*Seven Sunny Days (Matchstick Productions)
*The Hit List (Matchstick Productions)
*Push (Matchstick Productions)
*Pull (Matchstick Productions)

Sources

* [http://www.4frnt.com/index.php/ _en. Matchstick Productions] |Matchstick Productions 2008
* [http://www.smithoptics.com/team.html?id=25 Smith Optics Lounge | Eric Hjorleifson] , Information about Eric Hjorleifson | Smith Optics 2008
* [http://www.roirecreation.com/newsite/athletes.htm "ROI | News and Events | ROI Athletes"] , Information about Eric Hjorleifson | ROI 2008