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Alenka Mali

Snowboarder & Base Jumper

Based in Squamish, BC, Alenka is a passionate freeride snowboarder, BASE jumper, and adventurer at heart. Growing up between the rugged landscapes of Argentinian Patagonia and the majestic Alps, she followed in the nomadic footsteps of her alpinist parents. Her upbringing instilled a belief that with determination and persistence, anything is possible.

“I believe in working hard for what I want to achieve. Deep down, we all know what brings us happiness, and we have the power to create and attract our desires. Staying focused on the goals in front of me has kept me grounded in the present moment,” Alenka shares.

In 2021, Alenka began competing on the Freeride World Qualifier (FWQ) circuit while continuing to participate in events like Super G, banked slalom, and other local races. By her second FWQ season, she qualified for 4* events and claimed victory at the iconic Kirkwood 4* competition in California in 2023. That same year, she earned a spot in the Challenger series and finished an impressive 4th overall worldwide.

Training full-time in Whistler, Alenka spends her winters chasing steep couloirs and untouched faces, blending her love for snowboarding with her passion for BASE jumping. Summers take her to Europe, where she dives into BASE jumping adventures, and then back to Patagonia for a second winter of backcountry exploration.

In 2023, she founded LUX SNOW, a non-profit organization dedicated to introducing women from around the globe to the world of ski touring and splitboarding.

The following year, Alenka achieved a lifelong dream: combining her two passions by performing her first snowboard BASE jump, riding off a cliff and opening her parachute mid-flight. She captured this milestone in her self-produced film, The Beginning, sharing her story of grit, adventure, and breaking new ground.

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Presentation(s):

The Spirit of Adventure: A Journey with Jimmy Martinello and Alenka Mali

Presented by: Photographer Jimmy Martinello and Snowboarder & Base Jumper Alenka Mali

Join us for an awe-inspiring evening celebrating the power of resilience, dreams, and the spirit of adventure. Through breathtaking photography and captivating stories, Jim Martinello and Alenka Mali take us on a global journey that highlights the challenges and triumphs of pursuing one’s passions while embracing the opportunities that life presents.

The presentation features stunning imagery and films, tales of adventure from some of the world’s most remote and beautiful landscapes:

  • A remarkable community climbing project in Madagascar, showcasing the effort and spirit behind climbing on the wild coasts and remote islands, paired with mesmerizing visuals of this unique landscape.
  • A behind-the-scenes look at early adventures, featuring imagery from iconic locations like the Tantalus Range, Garibaldi, Goat Ridge, and The Chief, offering an intimate perspective on the dedication and creativity that fuels their expeditions.
  • Explorations of stand-up paddleboard surfing in untouched corners of the globe, from the rugged shores of Vancouver Island’s Brooks Peninsula and Nootka Sound to the warm waters of Peru, the Mentawai Islands, and Madagascar.
  • Bold first ascents and adventurous exploration of ice and rock climbing routes in some of the planet’s most remote and wild locations.

This presentation is a celebration of overcoming adversity, supporting one another, and finding growth through adventure. Whether you’re an outdoor enthusiast or simply inspired by tales of human spirit and connection, this show is not to be missed.

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