Throwback: Did anyone else see this Wuxia meets snowboarding & skiing video?

I recently stumbled across an old viral video I shared with friends during the 2022 Beijing Olympics and it’s just as cool and impressive to watch now as it was the first time.

The athletic grace, gravity defying aerial flips, the interplay between two rivals not only showcased the beauty of snowboarding and skiing, but it brought Wuxia beautifully to life (with a bit of special effects assist).

You can also watch it here on bilibili with an introduction by the director, Luffy (if you don’t mind your videos with scrolling viewer commentary across the screen). The bilibili link may lead you down a little rabbit hole of copycat skiers and snowboarders channeling a similar vibe, stylishly flying down slopes in hanfu. And if you’re curious about the process, there is also a behind-the-scenes video on the how it all came together. (Sorry, no subtitles — I’ll try to update this post with a recap of that video later.) In the meantime, whether this is your first or hundredth viewing, enjoy!