Biography
Jesper Tjäder has built his skiing around curiosity, creativity and a constant drive to try something new. Growing up in Sweden’s snow culture, skiing was always part of his environment, but it was the freeski pioneers before him who shaped the way he rides today. Known for technical rail riding and pushing ideas beyond what’s expected, Jesper approaches progression with patience and instinct. Whether something takes hours or years, he’s driven by the process as much as the result, constantly pulling inspiration from outside skiing and feeding it back into his riding. From X Games podiums to Olympic bronze, his career reflects that mindset, but for Jesper, it’s never just about results. It’s about creating something that stands out and feels true to how he wants to ski.
“Curiosity and creativity drive everything I do on skis”– Jesper Tjäder
Key highlights
Olympic Medallist
Bronze in Slopestyle, 2022 Winter Olympics
X Games Medallist
Multiple podiums, including Real Ski
Creative Projects
Known for technical and innovative ski edits
Film Appearances
Featured in leading ski films
5 Quick questions with Jesper
Three words that describe your riding?
Creative, technical and always evolving
What inspires you?
Other sports, art, architecture and the world around me
How do you approach new tricks?
Plan it out as long as needed, then trust instinct
What keeps you calm under pressure?
Not overthinking it - it's not that serious in the end
Favourite place to ride?
Åre, Sweden
“I try not to make it too serious. In the long run, it’s about enjoying what you’re doing”– Jesper Tjäder








