On November 9th, snow fell on the mountains of Hokkaido and the high mountains of Honshu
The Salomon Quality Ski Time Film Tour 2024 (hereafter referred to as QST Film Tour 2024) was held at Cinema ROSA in Ikebukuro, Tokyo. The
2023 QST Film Tour featured 16 performances across the United States and Canada, and five in France, with a total of nearly 9,000 skiers participating. In 2024, the tour will expand to seven countries around the world, including Japan for the first time, and will travel to a total of 20 cities from September to November, making it a global film tour.
The tours held in Shanghai and Beijing before Tokyo were also a great success, and it seems that the groundwork is being laid for a rise in skiing throughout Asia.
This QST Film Tour allows you to experience the diverse stories and action of skiing all at once. Rather than just watching one film, you'll see several films covering a wide range of scenes, from big mountain skiing to street skiing, allowing you to experience the breadth and uniqueness of skiing. And when you watch it all on a big movie screen with powerful sound, the immersive experience is unmatched
November 9th was packed with snow-related events in Tokyo. With the Tokyo Snow Festival taking place in Yoyogi Park and a snowboarding film event taking place in the evening, it was an exciting day for skiers and snowboarders who can't wait for winter. Doors for the QST Film Tour 2024 opened at 3:30pm, and people were already lining up before the doors even opened, showing signs of impatience. The venue was attended by nearly 100 people, including a few famous skiers..
The four videos shown at the Tokyo performance were: "SKINEMATIC" Made by HILLTON. "Camp Blank" by Blank Collective. "<-OPEN-" by Depart Crew. "Ripples" by BONZ.
Most of the videos will be available to view online after the tour ends, but "Ripples" by BONZ has never been released online before. This video work by the crew who created the popular ski jump "Depart" will be shown in Japan for the first time. The remaining two, "SKINEMATIC" and "Camp Blank," were filmed with guest artist Tenran Katsuno, so being able to hear about the highlights directly from him is one of the joys of being there on-site.
The long-awaited raffle will be held between the videos and after the end of the film. By the way, those who participate in the tour will not only be able to register for the membership program, but will also receive a free entry fee and an original QST Film Tour 2024 T-shirt as a souvenir, which is a generous offer
Katsuno Tenran was the presenter, and Salomon beanies, backpacks, and goggles were handed out one after another by lottery. The draw that got the crowd particularly excited was the Salomon BOA-equipped freeride boots (SHIFT ALPHA BOA) and skis (QST X)
The prizes included the BOA boots and QST X skis worn by the skiers featured in the video. In addition to the skis displayed with the tapestry at the entrance, the Strive bindings also came in a retro colorway. Everyone was able to choose the model and size of the boots, so everyone was holding their breath as the lottery drew its conclusion.
The two lucky skiers must be looking forward to the season even more than usual.
The two-hour event flew by with the screening of four films, a big lottery, and a short talk show between MCs DAIGO and Katsuno Tenran. Katsuno Tenran, who had three films related to him screened, shared his thoughts on the screening:
"Each of the four films has a different atmosphere, and I think they convey the freedom of skiing. The fun season for skiing is just around the corner, so I hope this event will get people excited. Watching the films on a movie theater screen with loud sound will really get you excited for skiing!!"
His words were surely conveyed to everyone at the venue, as seen in the commemorative photo taken.
Be sure to check out the video.