Eric Hjorleifson

How HOJI Designs His Skis + New 4FRNT Nevar | Blister Summit Video

September 25, 2024 by Luke Koppa

Eric ‘Hoji’ Hjorleifson has his own unique skiing style, and his own approach to ski design. So we sat down with Hoji to hear all about it, including how he and 4FRNT developed his current signature series of skis, the brand-new (and cambered!) 4FRNT Nevar, and more.

Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design (Ep.295)

April 26, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At Blister Summit 2024, we talked about sex, ski boots, and more with Hoji, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein.

In this video from Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

Sex & Ski Boots: Hoji, Matt Manser, & Greg Klein on the Present & Future of Ski Boot Design

March 26, 2024 by Jonathan Ellsworth

At Blister Summit 2024, we got a state of the union on the present and future of ski boot design from 3 people with a wealth of experience in this world: Eric “Hoji” Hjorleifson, Matt Manser, and Greg Klein. They cover everything from the reception and performance of BOA boots to Hoji’s new Dynafit Ridge Pro boot; cold feet (literal & metaphorical…), and much more.

We talk with Hoji (Eric Hjorleifson), McKenna Peterson, Forrest Shearer, and Rory Bushfield about some of the highlights, lowlights, and craziest stories from their careers as pro skiers and snowboarders. This is a hilarious and not-to-be-missed conversation, so kick back and enjoy!

Pro Skiers & Snowboarders: Stories from the Field | Blister Summit 2023 Panel Session

March 31, 2023 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Hoji (Eric Hjorleifson), McKenna Peterson, Forrest Shearer, and Rory Bushfield about some of the highlights, lowlights, and craziest stories from their careers as pro skiers and snowboarders. This is a hilarious and *not-to-be-missed* conversation, so kick back and enjoy!

Q&A with Hoji: Gear, Training, Mental Prep, the Blister Summit, & More (Ep.220)

October 28, 2022 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Hoji is back to answer questions from our Blister Members about gear; his tinkering process; coming to the Blister Summit; how he trains for an upcoming season; mental preparation, and … we get some bonus questions from Markus Eder, too.

Eric Freson, Luke Koppa, and Jonathan Ellsworth review the 4FRNT Renegade for Blister

2021-2022 4FRNT Renegade

December 28, 2021 by Eric Freson

We've now been able to get several reviewers on both lengths of 4FRNT / Eric Hjorleifson's pow ski. Check out our Full Review & Deep Dive comparisons.

Hoji on the updated 4FRNT Hoji

April 26, 2021April 23, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk to Eric Hjorleifson about the development process and the updates to his namesake ski, the 21/22 4FRNT Hoji.

Eric Hjorleifson goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss the new Dynafit Radical Pro boot, the 4FRNT Hoji Hole, and more

Hoji on the Dynafit Radical Pro; the Hoji Hole; & More (Ep.141)

April 2, 2021 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Our patron saint of GEAR:30 is back on the show today, and we talked to Hoji about the new Dynafit Radical Pro; how it compares to the Hoji Free boot; the evolution of the “Hoji Hole” testing prototypes; and more.

Eric Hjorleifson goes on Blister's GEAR:30 podcast to discuss what he's been tinkering with during the COVID-19 pandemic, his thoughts on Michael Jordan, the new 4FRNT x Pomoca collaboration, & more

Hoji on Tinkering, Climbing Skins, Monoskiing, & Michael Jordan (Ep.100)

May 16, 2020May 15, 2020 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In celebration of episode #100, we of course had to have Hoji back on, our patron saint of GEAR:30. We discuss all the tinkering he’s been doing during quarantine; what ski gear has the most room for improvement; snowmobiles; climbing skins; monoskiing; and then, one of the all time greats talks about another all time great, Michael Jordan.

Hoji on the Hoji Free & 4FRNT Renegade (Ep.29)

November 15, 2018November 15, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

We talk with Hoji about his brand-new boot, the Dynafit Hoji Free; the differences between it and the current Hoji Pro Tour; how he’s been refining his signature ski, the 4FRNT Renegade; and his work with Arc’teryx.

Eric Hjorleifson discusses the Matchstick Productions Movie "HOJI" on the Blister Podcast

HOJI on “HOJI” (Ep.75)

February 11, 2019November 14, 2018 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Few people are so good at what they do that they can have a film made about their life and career while they’re still in the middle of both. But Eric Hjorleifson is one of those people, so we talked to Hoji about the new Matchstick movie and more.

Eric Hjorleifson (Hoji) on the Blister Podcast

Eric Hjorleifson on Skiing Trends & His Boot Project (Ep.52)

June 3, 2019August 26, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

In part 2 of our conversation with Eric Hjorleifson, we discuss the state of the ski industry; the AT boot he's been working on for years and why he thinks it could represent the next chapter in ski boot design, and more...

Eric Hjorleifson talks about the 4FRNT Raven, Hoji, and Renegade on the blister podcast

Eric Hjorleifson on Ski Design & Pillow Lines (Ep.51)

June 3, 2019August 21, 2017 by Jonathan Ellsworth

Eric Hjorleifson is one of the best big-mountain skiers of all-time, and he's also known for being one of the master tinkerers in the ski industry, and someone who absolutely obsesses over ski, boot, and bindings design. So we talked to Hoji about skiing pillows, ski design, and the evolution of his Renegade, Hoji, and Raven.

2010-2011 4FRNT Renegade, 186cm

October 4, 2021March 25, 2011 by Garrett Altmann

If you haven't seen this gorgeous ski around, it's because only 262 of them were made - built by hand in Salt Lake City.