"Kai graduated with honours from the University of British Columbia in May 2025. Shortly after, he finished work on Tien Shan Dream, a ski film available on Apple TV, Roku, and Outside TV."
"Growing up in that world, Kai was exposed to competitive skiing from a young age. He competed in all three freestyle disciplines before settling on slopestyle at 14."
"Later, he moved away from competition to the backcountry and filmmaking, drawn by the intersection of mountain culture, expedition skiing, and environmental storytelling."
Kai Smart, a 23-year-old freeskier and filmmaker, died on March 22 from avalanche injuries in Japan. His father confirmed that Kai was in critical condition after being buried in an avalanche. Despite being flown to Vancouver for treatment, doctors determined recovery was impossible due to oxygen deprivation. Kai's family shared their heartbreak and noted his choice to be an organ donor, which provided them comfort. He graduated from the University of British Columbia and completed a ski film, Tien Shan Dream, showcasing his passion for skiing and storytelling.
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