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Blizzard Tecnica: North Of Somewhere

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Fifty kilometers north of Mont-Tremblant, hidden deep within Quebec's western Laurentian Mountains, lies one of Eastern Canada's best-kept backcountry skiing destinations.
Centered around an off-grid cabin, the experience is a return to skiing's roots. Days begin before sunrise with coffee around the stove before setting out to earn every descent. It's a place where the journey matters as much as the skiing itself, and where the sense of community and friendship is as rewarding as the turns. Combined with a unique microclimate that consistently delivers cold, dry Quebec powder when surrounding regions often miss out, the area has become a hidden gem for those willing to venture beyond the boundaries of traditional ski resorts.
North of Somewhere follows Blizzard-Tecnica athletes Phil Langevin and Thom Peiffer as they immerse themselves in this journey. The story shows the discovery of new landscapes for Thom and a challenging new terrain for Phil. It's together that they'll fully live the experience.
While the setting feels remote and untouched, this isn't an unattainable expedition reserved for elite athletes. It's a destination that passionate skiers can experience for themselves — a reminder that adventure still exists within reach for those willing to leave the beaten path behind. The film invites viewers not only to witness exceptional skiing, but to imagine themselves making the same journey.

Canada

Director

MaximeTrudel

Production

Sidehit Films
Co-founder

https://sidehitfilms.com

Questions and Answers

Athletes
Tom Peiffer
Phil Langevin

< Takuya Mukai & Tempei Takeuchi: KODO >>

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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

  • Amateur Film of the Year
  • Amateur Skier of the Year

ATHLETE

  • Female Skier of the Year
  • Male Skier of the Year
  • Breakthrough Skier of the Year

PRO

  • Best Short Movie (under 20min)
  • Best Street Segment
  • Best Backcountry Segment
  • Best Ski Mountaineering Segment
  • Best Storytelling
  • Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Kai Smart)
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Editing
  • Film of the Year

SNOWBOARD CATEGORIES

Whether it’s focused on freestyle, freeride, street, backcountry, telemark skiing, mountaineering, adventuring, a documentary subject, or anything in between, your film is welcome at iF3. 

AMATEUR

  • Amateur Film of the Year
  • Amateur Snowboarder of the Year

ATHLETE

  • Female Snowboarder of the Year
  • Male Snowboarder of the Year
  • Breakthrough Snowboarder of the Year

PRO

  • Best Short Movie (under 20min)
  • Best Street Segment
  • Best Backcountry Segment
  • Best Storytelling
  • Jury’s Pick (Dedicated to Jeff Keenan)
  • Best Cinematography
  • Best Editing
  • Film of the Year

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Registrations are now closed for iF3 2026! 

 

 


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