Mustafa Ceylan: from soccer player to skier

Meet our friend Mustafa Ceylan, who discovered his passion for freestyle skiing while living in Montreux.

His natural charisma, unconditional love for the sport, and ability to take heavy slams all shine through in his portrait.

Mustafa’s story is both beautiful and unlikely. He had never skied before the age of 15, since he was expected to pursue a career in football. It was only when a friend invited him to try skiing that he discovered the freestyle community and quickly fell in love with the sport. Despite being a beginner, he fearlessly tackled the sketchiest features and soon became one of our local heroes.

By trusting his instincts and following his passion—against all odds—Mustafa changed the course of his life.

Today, he thrives working in a ski shop and as the official skiman of the renowned Swiss freeski team.

Discover the full story of “Moustique” and his unwavering dedication to his passion in this portrait by Jules Guarneri and Benoît Goncerut for Passe-moi les jumelles, created in collaboration with Black Crows.