Sverre Liliequist on 20 years as a freeskier, setbacks and new dreams

About Sverre

Sverre Liliequist is 54 years old and lives in Åre. He has spent over 20 years freeriding at the highest level and runs Sverre Freeride Camps and Live a Little.

His interest in skiing was awakened early, on the little hill up to the 17th green of the golf course in Saltsjöbaden. Today, skiing is both a profession and a way of life.

We asked Sverre eight questions about the person behind the skier, how he looks after his body, what drives him and what he still dreams about.

The answers below are the ambassador's own experiences and opinions, not health claims from Relivo.

Who are you today, and what fills your days when you are not standing on top of a mountain?

I am 54 and still as passionate about skiing as I was as a kid. I live in Åre and love being outdoors, preferably on skis, on a bike, or with a fishing rod or golf club in my hand, or best of all lying on a surfboard in some clean water.

You grew up in Saltsjöbaden. How did skiing become a profession?

I grew up in Saltsjöbaden in Nacka, and my interest in skiing was awakened on the little hill up to the 17th green of the golf course.

I never really saw skiing as a profession, more as a way of life. With the breakthrough of freeriding, though, it became a way for me to make a living, as a professional skier.

You have spent over 20 years freeriding at the highest level. What drives you to keep going?

The feeling of gliding across snow, simply!

In spring 2021 you suffered a serious pelvic fracture. How did that period affect you, and what did you learn about recovery?

Oh yes, that was a tough time, but my attitude the whole way through was that I was coming back. It was a given for me, there was simply no other option on my radar.

How has the way you look after your body changed over the years?

I have always been fairly "balanced" when it comes to diet. I have always enjoyed training, so what I would have wished for is probably that I had been more careful about sleeping and letting my body recover a bit more often.

What can ordinary people learn from elite athletes about staying healthy, strong and active throughout life?

Dealing with both good times and setbacks, and that you can influence how things turn out yourself through training and focus. An active life doesn't just lead to good results, it also gives better mental wellbeing.

You run Sverre Freeride Camps and Live a Little. What does Live a Little mean to you?

The camps are great fun. Getting to share experiences from skiing and encourage new skiers to develop, all with a smile on your face.

Live a Little is just that, treating yourself sometimes. You only live once!

What made you want to work with Relivo?

There was no fuss about taste or performance, it just felt simple and good.

Sometimes I don't manage to eat the best food every day, and then it feels good to know that I have everything that comes with Relivo in the morning, so I have my immune system up and running and I'm ready for the day.

I was curious whether it could help with having a bit less pain in my joints, but there were also many other benefits from taking Relivo daily, such as better stress resilience and fewer sugar cravings.

Looking ahead, what do you still dream of experiencing or achieving?

When it comes to skiing, it would be really fun to go back to New Zealand. I have been there a few times, but it is over 20 years ago now.

Otherwise, I hope my children dare to follow their dreams and that I can help them along the way as best I can.

Sverre's routine in brief

• Home: Åre
• Outdoors: skis, bike, fishing rod, golf club or surfboard
• Morning: Relivo
• Recovery: more sleep, and letting the body rest more often
• Dream: going back to New Zealand