Up Here Over There title card.
Snowboarding in beautiful conditions.
A snowboarder descends through steep, icy blue cliffs surrounded by deep snow, carving a dynamic path as powder flies up around them. The scene is framed by jagged, glacier-like formations under a clear blue sky, emphasizing the rugged and remote location
UNITED SHAPES x MHW
UP HERE, OVER THERE
With the help of trams, trains and floating couches, it’s incredible the amount of terrain you can ride in the Alps—in a season or even in a single day. ‘Up Here, Over There’ follows Fredi Kalbermatten, Gray Thompson, and Alek Oestreng as they pinball their way across the immense resort of Saas-Fee, Switzerland, seeking out natural features and finding flow through crevasse-filled runs. The trio let their imagination run wild as the ease of accessibility hovers between wild and tame in a jaw dropping cirque primed for creative expression.

FILM CREDITS

PRODUCED BY

Gray Thompson, United Shapes / Anya Miller-Berg, MHW

DIRECTED BY

Gray Thompson

EDITED BY

Jon Ray, Gray Thompson

CINEMATOGRAPHY BY

Jon Ray, Levi Luggen

FEATURING

Fredi Kalbermatten, Gray Thompson, Alek Oestreng

STILL IMAGES

Fredi Kalbermatten, Gray Thompson

ART BY

Max Churchill

MUSIC BY

Durell Williams, Julien Huynh

A snowboarder in a bright yellow suit catches air off a snow-covered ledge, leaving a trail of powder against a vibrant blue sky.
United Shapes x Mountain Hardwear logo lock up.
Since 2014, United Shapes has set out to weave the magic of snowboarding’s early, transformative years into the development of premium, classically shaped snowboards and a brand DNA that speaks to the soul of Freeriding. Today, United Shapes remains committed to this ethos, creating special shapes that inject renewed excitement into every turn and every air while heightening our senses, deepening our experiences and strengthening our connection to nature.
Fredi Kalbermatten.
SWITZERLAND
FREDI K
Fredi Kalbermatten’s journey within snowboarding has been long and inspiring to say the least. From freestyle-heavy, ender video parts in legendary snowboard films to technical freeride pursuits in his home of Switzerland, and now spending a lot of time behind the lens- to this day, Fredi continues to give so much to snowboarding. 
Gray Thomson snowboarding.
CALIFORNIA
GRAY
Gray Thompson’s affinity for snowboarding is born out of freeriding and the infinite potential for creativity on all fronts. Whether flowing down faces, creating films or co-founding United Shapes, Gray finds every aspect of snowboarding and its culture worthy of exploration and new ideas. 
Alek Oestreng ripping on a snowboard.
NORWAY
ALEK
Alek Oestreng’s classic style is easy to appreciate and fulfilling to watch. Hailing from Norway, Alek is following in the footsteps of some of snowboarding’s most iconic freestyle riders, picking up where some have left off. He brings his precision and finesse to unique terrain across the globe, though much prefers to spend time locally with his family and lap his home resort.