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If you don't know Jasper Rogers, today is your lucky day. The young Kiwi freerider has been climbing the ranks over the last two seasons, showcasing his skills at competitions and garnering thousands of followers thanks to his psycho sends. Now, he's releasing his first full project online, and it's a beautiful ode to the magic, mystery and massive lines found in his homeland of New Zealand.
"Over the last two winters we travelled across the South Island of Aotearoa New Zealand, from Aoraki and Mt. Cook to the mountains around Wānaka, chasing good snow, new lines, and the kind of days you never forget," Rogers said, recounting the voyages that brought "ONWARD" to life. It makes sense that Rogers has been studying under 2026 FWT champion Ben Richards, as the two share a relentless love for fall line skiing and making impossible landings look easy. Richards and fellow FWT standout Toby Rafford have their own worthwhile appearances in the new project.
This is the second time we've seen Rogers and Richards link up for a film, with the pair dropping "Don't Quote Me" last winter. Behind both projects lies the vision of Hunt Cinema, with a crew that continues to put out incredible work every year. Stop sweating in the summer sun and start scouring big lines in NZ by tuning into the new cut right here.
From YouTube:
Over the last two winters we travelled across the South Island of Aotearoa, New Zealand. From Aoraki/Mt Cook, to the mountains around Wānaka.
Stoked to link with the @huntcinema crew and share this project with you all. Huge thanks to everyone who helped make it happen.
'ONWARDS' is about the places, the people, and the moments that made the last two New Zealand winters so memorable.
FEATURING - Jasper Rogers, Ben richards & Toby Rafford
PRODUCTION - Hunt cinema (Nick Stevenson)
FILM - Hunter Paull, Rohan Key, Ron Hailes-Paku & Chris Maunsell
EDIT - Rohan Key, Hunter Paull
