Uploaded January 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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She rose to fame on the global freeride stage with bold line choices and unwavering determination.

In the second episode of the Portraits short film series, Unfiltered, we reflect on Elisabeth Gerritzen’s remarkable competitive skiing career. After a 7 year campaign on the Freeride World Tour, Elisabeth—fondly known as “Eli”— won the crown in 2021. At what seemed like the peak of her career, it spurred on a soul search for what competing truly meant for her.

With her riding peers in tow, Unfiltered captures Elisabeth at a turning point of her career, as she charts a path beyond competition. Armed with her freeskiing mastery and a frank worldview that’s as sharp as her ski edges, Eli’s skiing journey is far from finished.

A co-production with Blue Max Media
Directed by Etienne Mérel

Featuring appearances by Faction athletes Sam Anthamatten, Andrew Pollard and Sophia Rouches
Shot on location in the Swiss Alps

Eli rides the Mana 3 EG in this film — Buy now: factionskis.com/products/mana-3-eg

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