Léo Slemett's "Better Up There"

Words: Lily Krass Ritter

A look at legendary freeride skier Léo Slemett’s storied career, “Better Up There,” is a French film you’ll want to grab some popcorn for. 

The 45-minute film, in French with English subtitles, is a deep dive into Slemett’s life growing up in Chamonix, France, early success on the Freeride World Tour and coming to terms with the mortality of a life pursuing adventure in the mountains.