Dazzling Night Skiing

Extreme sportsmen often have little to no regard for their own safety, it’s the only way they can dare to accomplish their dangerous feats. Often young, careless, talented and with a slight screw loose, they are willing to push the limits to break new boundaries.

However, this can all change once they have something to lose. Having a child for example gives them a reason to restrain themselves, a reason to care more about their own physical wellbeing, not to throw themselves off a cliff without a care in the world. This shift in perception is exactly what this new short film from Mathieu Bijasson looks at.

is a professional extreme skier, taking particular interest in night skiing. He recently became a father and with the arrival of his little daughter comes a huge weight of responsibility. So, no more night skiing? Well, not exactly. You can’t keep a man like Mathieu in a cage. He has decided to customise his skiing equipment to make his night-time ski escapades that much safer. And the result?

A visual masterpiece. Strapping LEDs to both his skis and his poles and wearing a torch on his forehead, Bijasson rides down the pitch black slope in majestic fashion. Set to an emotional, stirring track, you can’t help but deeply feel the sentiment of this piece, the visual beauty of the radiant skiing making your hairs stand up on end. The contrast of the bright, dazzling lights, the pitch black night, and the crystal white snow makes it an incredible visual experience and one that will cut you to the core for an indescribable reason. Maybe it’s the love for both his daughter and his sport that his creation represents, or the impeccable combination of the visuals and the sounds, one thing is for sure: it’s worth a watch. Have a look here, enjoy.