From groundbreaking all-female ski crews to personal stories of motherhood and resilience, these films showcase the power, grit, and joy women bring to snow sports. Whether you’re a seasoned skier, snowboard mom, or just love a good story about women pushing boundaries, here’s your go-to list.
🎥 Feature Films & Documentaries
1. Butterfly in a Blizzard (2025)
Athlete: Kimmy Fasani
Where to Watch: [Apple TV]
A deeply personal look into snowboarder Kimmy Fasani’s journey into motherhood and her fight to return to professional riding while navigating cancer and grief. It’s raw, emotional, and incredibly powerful.
Podcast Episode
In this episode professional snowboarder joins the Ski Moms to share her incredibly raw and honest journey of balancing elite athletic performance with motherhood and a breast cancer diagnosis.
Listen to the podcast here:
2. Advice for Girls (2023)
Cast & Crew: All-female athletes + all-female production
Where to Watch: Full Film on YouTube
This ski film dives into the (often messy) reality of being a woman in the ski industry. More than just jaw-dropping lines, it’s a celebration of mentorship, community, and female identity on snow.
3. Pretty Faces (2014)
Produced by: Lynsey Dyer
Where to Watch: Full Film on YouTube
One of the first major all-female ski films, this classic still resonates. It features top athletes from around the world pushing limits and redefining what it means to ski “like a girl.”
Podcast Episode
Want more Lynsey? We had her on the Ski Moms Podcast. Lynsey tells us about her early childhood ski days in Sun Valley, Idaho with her family. Lynsey was on her local ski team from a young age and reflects on the many benefits and skills that she still draws on today. When the alpine ski racing path was no longer fun for her, Lynsey switched over to freeride.Listen to the episode here:
4. The Spark Within (2021)
Athlete: Anna Gasser
Where to Watch: Red Bull TV
An intimate portrait of Olympic gold medalist Anna Gasser and how she’s pushed the boundaries of women’s snowboarding — over and over again.
5. Nexus (2023)
Athletes: Catie Zeliff, Veronica Paulsen, Lucy Sackbauer & more
Where to Watch: Full Film on YouTube
Born from the frustration of being “the only girl in the segment,” Nexus features an all-women cast skiing huge lines and telling their own stories. A powerful follow-up to Pretty Faces.
6. Shades of Winter: PURE (2014)
Athletes: Sandra Lahnsteiner & crew
Where to Watch: Red Bull TV
Filmed in locations from Alaska to Japan, PURE highlights the world’s best female freeskiers tackling awe-inspiring terrain with creativity and strength.
7. Now or Never (2018)
Athlete: Nadine Wallner
Where to Watch: Red Bull TV
A portrait of Nadine Wallner, the two-time Freeride World Tour champion who walked away from racing to rediscover her love of the mountains — and herself.
📺 Short Series & Mini Docs
8. Motherload (2020–2022)
Athletes: Tessa Treadway, Izzy Lynch
Where to Watch: YouTube – Trailer + Ep 1
This raw and often hilarious series follows two moms navigating ski life, single parenting, grief, and all the chaos that comes with “adventure parenting.” It’s real, relatable, and refreshingly honest.
9. Originate (2018–2021)
Athlete: Michelle Parker
Where to Watch: Watch on Red Bull TV here
Follow Michelle Parker as she explores big-mountain skiing, mentors young athletes, and proves that leadership and fearlessness are not mutually exclusive.
10. My Other Life (2019–2020?)
Athlete: Eva Sandelgård
Where to Watch: Watch on Red Bull TV here
Eva’s story spans extreme snowboarding and fashion runways, offering a rare peek into the dual lives of high-performing female athletes.
🎿 Coming Soon / Touring Films
11. Girl Winter (2024 & 2025 Editions)
Athletes: Sierra Schlag, Jacqueline Pollard, Devin Logan, Piper Kunst & more
Where to Watch: Currently touring — @girlwinterfilm
A ski film project with a rotating cast of elite female athletes, Girl Winter focuses on female camaraderie, powerful skiing, and the joy of winter. Keep an eye out for screenings or online release announcements.
Get more details here girlwinterfilmtour.com
12. Matchstick Productions – All In (2018)
Where to Watch: Red Bull TV
While not exclusively a women’s film, All In featured the highest percentage of female athletes MSP had ever included. It marked a shift toward broader inclusion in ski cinematography.
13. A Land Shaped by Women (2018)
Athletes: Anne-Flore Marxer, Aline Bock
Where to Watch: Get the film on Amazon here
A beautifully shot film following two women snowboarding and surfing across Iceland while exploring themes of gender equality and adventure. Philosophical and scenic — perfect for après viewing.
⛷️ Final Thoughts
Female-led ski and snowboard films are finally getting the attention they deserve. Whether you’re watching with your daughter, your ski squad, or on your own with a glass of red wine, these stories celebrate what it means to move through the mountains — on your own terms.
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