The Arctic 12
In April 2021 a team composed of two couples, a pair of professional big mountain skiers, and two IFMGA guides set out on a 415km traverse above the Arctic Circle. The goal was to summit and ski all of the 2000 meter peaks in Sweden. This is an area where the tallest peaks are changing due to melting glaciers and new 2000 meters peaks are being discovered as recently as 2016. The journey will take them through what is often considered Europe's last wilderness. The team will face the unpredictable weather of the Arctic, abnormally unstable avalanche conditions, and perhaps the biggest challenge, each other. If successful they could be the first crew to do so in one go during winter conditions.
Sweden
Directors
Martin Olson
Photographer & Editor
Darren Hamlin
Project Manager & DOP
Questions and Answers
Athletes
Jackie Paaso, Reine Barkered, Erin Smart, Benjamin Ribeyre
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Co-Presenting Partners
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Film Guide
SKI CATEGORIES
For this year’s iF3 Movie Awards, any and all films about skiing, snowboarding or a mixture of the two are eligible.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Skier of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Skier of the year
- Standout Male Skier of the year
- Breakout Skier of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES
Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, urban, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3.
AMATEUR
- Film of the year
- Snowboarder of the year
ATHLETE
- Standout Female Snowboarder of the year
- Standout Male Snowboarder of the year
- Breakout Snowboarder of the year
PRO
- Best Short Movie (under 20min)
- Best Urban Segment
- Best Backcountry Segment
- Best Storytelling
- Jury’s Pick (both Ski & Snowboard films eligible)
- Best Cinematography
- Best Editing
- Film of the Year
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