Snow ATHLETE
Rafael
Pease
he/him
Although Rafael Pease had grown up all over and spent plenty of time outdoors, he didn’t start snowboarding until he was 17. Now in his 30s, Rafael splits his time between Chile and Alaska, often chasing perpetual winter. He founded his film company, Connections Movement, to combine his education in environmental sciences with a career in the mountains, making films that explore the connections between humanity, exploration and nature in its rawest splendor.
“We must respect nature to the fullest. Without it, we cease to exist.”
With their spectacular visuals and intimate portraits of his subjects, Rafael’s stories amplify marginalized voices and inspire adventurers to reflect on their role in the fight for conservation. His latest project, FERAL, is set for release in fall 2026.