WNDR Alpine

4FRNT Skis founder Matt Sterbenz left 4FRNT in 2018 and set out to create WNDR Alpine (pronounced ‘Wonder’) and revolutionize the way skis and boards are made. WNDR Alpine has replaced the petroleum-based plastics usually used in skis with algae-based bioplastics that make them “more predictable, stable and durable”. While regular skis are generally made from wood clad in fiberglass and thermoplastic ABS, which is bound to the wood using resin or glue, WNDR Alpine’s version is reinforced and coated with algal polyurethanes, achieving superior performance than petroleum-based plastics and less waste (0.9Kg) during the manufacturing process.

WNDR Alpine caters specifically to off-piste or backcountry skiers. This means their skis are made to withstand harsh impacts and varying conditions without weighing down the user on their ascent up the mountain.