The Full Story Behind Armada’s Artistic Masterpiece, ORNADO
The winter is officially on notice. The newest feature film from the Armada team, ORNADO, has dropped, and it’s a non-stop barrage of technical lines and massive air that instantly positions it as the must-watch film of the season. We’re always looking for the crews that are redefining the sport, and this team is clearly writing the next chapter.
A Dream Forged Over Two Winters
The effort behind Armada's ski film ORNADO is immense: it took the Armada crew a full two years to complete this visionary project. The film trailer was released on September 15th, but that was just the opening curtain. The goal, according to the team, was to transform the ski film tour into an immersive cultural experience. Therefore, this isn't just an edit—it’s a movement.
From Alaska Peaks to City Streets
ORNADA represents the pinnacle of Armada’s 20-year legacy in freeski culture. Co-directed by Phil Casabon and Corey Stanton, the film unfolds as a dreamlike journey between history and innovation. Featuring both Armada’s iconic veterans and its rising stars, ORNADA delivers the full range of modern skiing, from towering Alaskan spines to underground urban missions in Quebec and high-flying park sessions in Riksgränsen. Through experimental storytelling and surreal soundtracks, the film feels closer to a live concert than a traditional ski film.
The athlete roster is stacked, uniting icons like Tanner Hall, Sammy Carlson, and Henrik Harlaut with next-generation chargers like Olivia Asselin, Quinn Wolferman, and Dani Bacher.
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The ORNADO Live Experience
What truly sets ORNADO apart is the commitment to the live tour. More than 50 screenings are happening worldwide, but the headline events are revolutionary. These select shows feature a unique, live-scored soundtrack performed by a seven-piece band. This blending of skiing, music, and art makes the event feel more like a concert than a traditional ski movie.
You can still catch the full experience on tour:
- Salt Lake City, UT – October 25
- Newport Beach, CA – October 26
- Innsbruck, Austria – October 31
- New York City, NY – November 13
- Quebec City, Canada – November 14
If you miss the tour, don't worry. Armada's ski film ORNADO will be released digitally for all in mid-December. For all these reasons, this film is a powerful reminder of why we live and breathe action sports. Grab your crew, get tickets now, and prepare to have your mind blown. This one is going down in the vault.
