Jacob Wester
Jacob Wester is a Swedish skier born in 1987 in Stockholm. He started skiing at a young age and rose to prominence in the international freeski scene in 2005, thanks to standout performances in Big Air and slopestyle. He earned two bronze medals at the X Games in Aspen in 2008 and 2009, known for his creative and bold aerial style. In the 2010s, Jacob shifted away from competitions to focus on freeride and backcountry skiing. Now based in Chamonix, he blends big-mountain skiing with freestyle influences, embracing a freer, more expressive approach to the sport. He has appeared in numerous ski films and independent video projects. Off the mountain, Jacob is passionate about surfing, fishing, and tattooing. He lives close to nature and often shares his outdoor lifestyle with his partner, photographer Sofia Sjöberg. With a free-spirited and thoughtful mindset, he represents a modern vision of skiing rooted in adventure, creativity, and environmental awareness.
