Alenka Mali is a professional snowboarder, climber & BASE jumper. After spending five years competing on the (FWQ) circuit, she shifted her focus to riding deep in the backcountry, where she now spends most of her time. Splitboarding on the Coastal mountains and exploring remote alpine zones.
When she’s not chasing lines or scaling peaks in Patagonia, Alenka is behind the lens, capturing the raw beauty of high-mountain adventures and producing films that inspire the next generation of women in the mountains. She is also the founder of LUX Snow, an organization that connects and empowers women through transformative mountain experiences!
”I live for the sports that make me feel most alive and deeply connected to Pachamama. Snowboarding, BASE jumping, and climbing are more than just activities—they’re expressions of who I am. For me, the mountains represent freedom. Being immersed in nature, surrounded by like-minded souls, continuously inspires me to grow, to do better, and to be the change I wish to see in the world.
I believe that anything worth having requires dedication and hard work. Deep down, we all know what brings us true happiness—we just have to listen. When we align with that inner knowing, we tap into a powerful force within ourselves. From that place, we can create, attract, and manifest whatever we truly desire.”
”The Beginning” Film 2024
The Beginning follows Alenka Mali, a freeride snowboarder who set out to combine two of her biggest passions into a snowboard BASE jump. She achieved her dream in the winter of 2024, a feat that not only pushed the limits of her sport but also honored the adventurous spirit her mother instilled in her. The film won the Audience Choice Award at Whistler Film Festival and was nominated for Best Cinematography and Best Editing at the IF3 awards. Featured in over 42 festivals worldwide, and Girl Winter Film Tour around the USA, the Gutsy Girls Film Tour in Australia and NZ & Slovenia Ski and Snowboard Festival.
Director: @crisfromchile Producers: Cristobal Ruiz & Alenka Mali Production: Pachamama DOP: @viktorwallmark Drone operators: @digitalanthill @nickmcdonogh & @filmbyjg Music: @goran.magister Color: @jpmhomem BTS and CA: @filmbyjg // Photography by Jimmy Martinelo
”What It Takes” Film 2025
Three women venture from British Columbia to Patagonia to explore what’s possible, only to be met with harsh conditions, unexpected challenges, and their own limits.
Drawn by wild landscapes and the promise of exploration, the expedition begins with excitement and ambition, but Patagonia has other plans. As unpredictable weather, logistical breakdowns, physical exhaustion, and self-doubt set in, the journey quickly becomes less about the destination and more about resilience.
Produced by: Alenka Mali – Director: Alex Clapin
Featuring: Alenka Mali, Isi Assler, Irie Smith
GOOD THINGS HAPPEN WHEN YOU FOCUS ON GOOD. NOTHING POSITIVE EVER CAME OUT OF YOUR COMFORT ZONE, DID IT? LIFE IS ALL ABOUT TAKING CHANCES, PROFESSIONALLY AND PERSONALLY. IF WE KEEP CHALLENGING OURSELVES, WE CAN ENSURE THAT THE GROWTH WON’T STOP.
