Dylan Siggers stands out in his small hometown of Fernie, BC. Maybe it’s because he’s well over six feet tall without ski boots. Perhaps it’s his family name—his dad has been around the resort for more than 50 years. It could be his laid-back charisma, his tell-it-how-it-is bluntness, or perhaps that he’s the drummer of a self-described “indie emo punk” band.
More likely, it’s because Siggers is one of the sport’s most creative and humble skiers and filmmakers.
Every season, his crew, The Burrrlapz, release an edit that reminds us that skiing can be easier, looser and, yes, way more fun. Each successive edit brings more off-camera chuckles, a unique terrain POV, a cacophony of crashes, and a silly, strange vibe that resonates with viewers.
Siggers, however, is quick to dismiss the label
Dylan Siggers
His unique balance of loose vibes and acute detail is reflected in an effortless ski style—a buttery-tricks-meets-raw-big-mountain blend melding fluidity, playful expression, and a loose-as-hell aesthetic. It’s not to say Siggers isn’t precise in his execution. Even in his early edits, he makes conscious attempts to keep things creatively dialed.
Like many professionals, Dylan grew up in a small ski town. But unlike many sponsored skiers, he never felt the tug to leave. He’s happy to stay around home with his wife, Sophie, tucked into the quiet southeastern corner of British Columbia’s Powder Highway beneath the Lizard Range with consistent snowfall, steep lines, and stunning couloirs. Dylan has no plans to leave Fernie, and he can thank his father for the deep local roots.
Robin Siggers was only 22 years old when he moved to Fernie in the 1970s. He’d been living in a squatter’s cabin with a buddy for several years in Whistler but left when the Blackcomb Gondola built a tower over the former accommodation. He rapidly ascended the ranks of Fernie Alpine Resort, from the head of ski patrol to resort manager. He’s been a fixture ever since. From virtually the moment Dylan was born, he was given reign to explore every aspect of the mountain.
Dylan Siggers
His early, hands-on big mountain education collided with the peak Newschoolers.com era to produce Siggers’ fresh, unique style. A big break came on location in Japan, where he worked as an assistant cinematographer. Swedish photographer Alric Ljunghager recognized Siggers’ effortless flow, and after the athletes locked down their tricks, Alric asked him to hit the feature they’d filmed. The resulting shot landed on the cover of Powder Magazine in the fall of 2018.
A couple of years later, the 2020 Jake Strassman-directed edit, Intent, showcased Siggers’uncanny ability to get lovably weird on snow—a style developed from playful, unhindered access to a small-town ski mountain without an actual terrain park (or, at best, a mostly buried terrain park). The Lizard Range’s regular storms keep shaping lips, and corduroy trannies a low priority at Fernie—powder always comes first.
This fall, the 29-year-old Siggers released Peace Lily, his biggest project to date. With support from his sponsors—LINE and Stellar Equipment—there was enough budget to hire Jake Strassman to shoot the entire film. The movie shares a lot of subtle insights into Siggers’ personal life without being too upfront.
“We tried to make a video that you could watch a few times and notice something new [each time], whether it’s short clips or lyrics in the music,” says Siggers. “I also wanted to include as many of my friends and family in the movie as possible. It was special to make a ski film so close to my heart and with my two great friends, Zak Mousseau and Liam Morgan.”
Siggers and his crew focused on quality over quantity for the film. They devoted the better part of the winter to filming around the world, from the backyard of Fernie and Hosmer to Revelstoke, North Vancouver, Grand Targhee, and even Switzerland.
“I wanted the skiing to appear fully formed and to come out of the season proud of our choices,” says Siggers. “Over the years, I often find myself so scared while we’re filming, and equating fear and anxiety to a good shot—if the clip I’m trying to get is scary, it must be good.”
“But I hate feeling so afraid all the time,” Siggers continues. “So with Peace Lily, I was motivated to find features I was excited to ride. One of my oldest and best friends, Zak Mousseau, has a good eye for features and a great attitude—super determined and confident, but knows when it’s just a dumb idea.”
Siggers isn’t chasing the pro dream; he’s simply living it. His work and style are inspiring proof that professional skiing can be done differently, in smaller locales and with more emphasis on flow, joy, and creativity than the same marquee hits we’ve come to expect. Skiing could use more Dylan Siggers, even if it doesn’t yet understand exactly why.
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