Falkiner and friends - John talks 50 years of fun bringing energy and action to the Alps!

John Falkiner, Professional ski bum, stunt man, telemark skier, and now mountain guide, there seems to be little he cannot conquer when it comes to mountains. At 18, lured by the prospect of deep powder skiing, he moved from the snowy mountains of Australia to the Swiss resort of Verbier – and it didn’t disappoint. 

A chance meeting on the slopes with fellow skier Ace Kvale and photographer Marco Shapiro – next stop, the front cover of Powder Magazine. From here, sponsorship deals and lifelong friendships turned John’s passion into 50 years of action-packed fun. He’s been involved in more than 80 films…including James Bond and Bridget Jones…although I’m reliably informed, he wasn’t her stunt double. 

His adventure continues, all be it a little toned down, playing guitar with his ‘Lost Guides’ and taking a more cultural route through life. He tells me he was really happy to be born when he was…saying it’s become way too expensive to be a ski bum!

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