Stay Alive – Jean Louis St Arneault snowboarding in La Grave

One single lift. Zero groomed runs. The pure essence of freeride — deep in the heart of the French Alps.

In the tiny village of La Grave, everyone knows Jean-Louis St. Arneault. Fifteen years ago, the Quebec native made this wild mountain his home. From his first descents in the legendary couloirs of La Meije to earning the respect of the local riders and chasing untouched lines, this is Jean-Louis’ story.

Fully tattooed and rough around the edges, Jean-Louis is as raw as the terrain he rides — but behind the grit lies a genuine, magnetic soul. A passionate snowboarder who left everything behind to follow a single obsession: freeride.

Produced by OXBOW and directed by Robin Crétinon, STAY ALIVE (35 min) is a tribute to freedom — to those who drop everything, risk it all, and live for the ride.

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