In 1984 a new film subgenre was born – the ski comedy. Birthed on the slopes of what is now called Palisades Tahoe, Hot Dog…The Movie quickly became a cult hit and spawned two decades worth of followers. From Ski Patrol to Aspen Extreme, Ski School to Better Off Dead, the list of classics goes on and on…until it doesn’t.

In the ever-changing Hollywood shuffle the genre has been lost as of late, but certainly not forgotten by legions of fans worldwide. Which is why we made this movie – it’s time for a resurrection.

Weak Layers is a progressive throwback to the cult classics. A female driven ski comedy set at Lake Tahoe that follows three passionate and lovably rowdy local women on a quest to win a world famous 72-hour short ski film competition. The film dissects modern, male-driven ski culture while championing the tight-knit local communities found in ski towns the world throughout. If ever there was an ode to mountain town life, this is it.