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Media Note: Direct narration from the script always appears
in italics and quotes.
Opening Montage
An opening montage of quick cuts from the film showcases all
the thrills and spills that is the essence of any Warren Miller
film!
Whistler- The Dawn Patrol Clears the Way
for Freeriders
Riders: Robin Courcelles, Hugo Harrison, and Jennifer Ashton
Equipment: Skis
Suspense is high and the adrenaline flows as the brave "dawn
patrol" of British Columbia's majestic Whistler blasts
danger away from the mountain. These "avalanche hunters"
trigger snow slides each morning, risking their lives to make
the mountain a safer place. Following tremendous explosions
of snow, freeriders Robin Courcelles, Hugo Harrison, and Jennifer
Ashton blast through the powder, skiing as powerfully and
gracefully as the mountains surrounding them. Narrating this
sequence in his father's footsteps, Kurt Miller explains,
"every rider dreams of coming here, then dreams of
coming back." Exploding through the expansive terrain,
the freeriding team taps into the passion that is the essence
of snowriding. - Top
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Schrab Brothers 1- Crazy in Wisconsin
Riders: Adam and Luke Schrab
Equipment: Saws, hammers, anything they can get their hands
on!
How do you aim to become the best freestyle aerialists in
the Midwest when the place is flat? Well, if you're the Schrab
brothers, you get a pile of telephone poles, lots of wood
and bales of hay, and build your own "mountain".
Back for their second Warren Miller appearance, Luke and Adam
Schrab are building a bigger and better ski jump than last
year on their Wisconsin farm. Luke explains, "we're
limited on snow here, so we're gonna build up a big pile of
hay bales and then we're gonna build the jump on it."
This creative duo spends their time hammering away, working
on creating a jump that will send them flying higher than
ever. And of course, the Warren Miller crew is there to capture
it, because when "skiers go from unknowns to celebrities
in the course of a year, and still choose to do their skiing
in the Midwest, they deserve to be visited again."
Stay tuned, we'll check back with the Schrabs in a moment…
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New Zealand- The Quest for the Summit
Riders: Bob Rankin and Eric Pehota
Equipment: Skis
After bungee jumping with "vertical junkie"
Bob Rankin in the spectacular countryside of New Zealand,
Eric Pehota and Director/Cameraman Chris Patterson set out
with Rankin to summit the "unskied Southwest face
of Mount Aspiring." Suddenly hit by terrible weather,
the group is forced to take shelter inside a tiny hut for
days. Determined to conquer this peak, they begin to hike
as the storm subsides. But when you're mountaineering, "even
when the weather dawns clear, there's no guarantee of success."
Two hundred feet from the top of the mountain, the skiers
are confronted with insurmountable thick blue ice, and they're
forced to turn back before reaching the summit. As they ski
down with unbelievable skill and unmistakable smiles, it's
obvious that despite the obstacles they encountered, the journey
was worth it. - Top
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Keystone- Tearing Down the Slopes
Riders: Toby Dawson, Sean Glynn, Jim Smith, Justine Van Houte,
Justin Patnode
Equipment: Skis and snowboard
Join Justin Patnode, Toby Dawson, Jim Smith and Justine Van
Houte as they tear it up at newly expanded Keystone. Although
the resort was once known for gentle terrain, "after
recent developments, there's nothing mild about Keystone."
As these riders blast through moguls, cruise through the trees,
catch big air, and whip through the terrain park, it is clear
that "skiing and snowboarding are being defined by
a new breed of athletes who are interested in doing things
a new way." - Top
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North Cascade- Big Mountain Heli-Boarding
Riders: Barrett Christy, Rob Kingwill, and Julie Zell
Equipment: Snowboards
Freeriders Rob Kingwell, Julie Zell, and Barrett Christy
jump on a heli-ski trip in the Pacific Northwest "where
mountains soar out of the sea and snow covers the summits
like powdered sugar." These riders devour the wildly
expansive, untouched terrain. The riders ease through jaw-dropping
lines with impeccable form. After experiencing North Cascade
Heli-Skiing, Kurt Miller can confidently say, "Roads
don't go this far… take my advice. Don't wait for them
to build the road." - Top
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France- Out of Control Adrenaline
Riders: A Variety of Fearless Risk Takers
Equipment: Parachute, skis, snowboards
It doesn't get any more extreme than this! Head to France,
go to the top of the tallest, most jagged peak you can find…
and JUMP! Hopefully your parachute will open. Wild BASE-jumping
and parachuting sequences are interspersed with the sickest
skiing and snowboarding ever! These guys mean business. Ridiculous
steeps, outrageous peaks, and tremendous air might just make
your heart stop completely. It's time to get crazy! - Top
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Vintage- Old Footage of the Original Skiing
Masters
Riders: Legendary Skiers of the past, including Jimmy Huega
and Stein Erickson
Equipment: Skis
Travel back in time through the Warren Miller film archives
with this fun tribute to the legendary skiers of the past.
These funky, peppy, sexy pioneers skied with incomparable
elegance. They pushed the limits of the past and took skiing
to a new level. "We ride the way we do today because
they showed us it was possible." It's truly mesmerizing
to watch these all-time greats as they swish, swing, and slide
down the mountain with superlative style. - Top
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Schrab 2- Anything For Snow
Riders: Adam and Luke Schrab
Equipment: Ice drill and water pump
Meanwhile, back in Wisconsin…those Schrabs are still
at it! Determined to cover their jump with "skiable
snow," they drive 3 miles to the nearest lake, break
through the ice, and fill their tanks with ice water. - Top
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Backcountry Riding
Riders: Jonaven Moore, Matt Domanski, Derek Heidt, David Carrier
Porcheron
Equipment: Snowboards
Four very lucky snowboarders experience the backcountry powder
day of their lives courtesy of a snowmobile! Floating down
incredible slopes in British Columbia, these riders show us
what it's like to be completely free in the untracked backcountry.
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The Event- Bumps and Big Air
Riders: Super swift aerialists and mogul competitors
Equipment: Skis
It's an exhibition that flies high above the rest: The Nissan
Bumps and Big Air Exhibition at Breckenridge. The motto here?
"Go big or go home!" Some of the best young
jumpers and bumpers launch outrageous new school tricks. The
skiers give us their perspective on freeriding, "it's
great to go off the jumps and catch big air and just fly."
We also get an insider's glimpse of what it's like to be on
the Warren Miller camera crew. This segment is certainly full
of attitude and spunk, inspiring us with "the new
freeriding direction of skiing." - Top
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Big Sky- Behind the Scenes and on the
Snow with Riding Masters
Riders: Chris Anthony, Asia Jenkins, Kina Pickett, Sean O'Brien
and Mickey Price
Equipment: Skis and snowboard
What's it like to be on the road with Warren Miller? Jump
in an Xterra with riders (and closet comedians) Chris Anthony,
Asia Jenkins, Kina Pickett, Sean O'Brien and Mickey Price,
and head up to beautiful "Big Sky, in Southwestern
Montana." This mountain has "big acreage,
big vertical, and an extensive tram to take you to…the
cliffs and couloirs of Lone Peak, where we fill the air with
powder." This behind the scenes look at the Warren
Miller crew in Big Sky is packed with big lines, big skiing,
and a big fall that is sure keep you on the edge of your seat.
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Schrab 3- Successful Snowmaking
Riders: Adam and Luke Schrab
Equipment: Electricity, pumps and water
The boys are finally successful in assembling a snowmaker!
Luke explains, "We're actually making snow. We've
made snow before, but our machines always seem to break."
So far, so good. - Top
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Russia- A Passionate Journey
Riders: Daniel Caruso, Kina Pickett and Rex Wehrman
Equipment: Skis and snowboard
Follow Daniel Caruso, Kina Pickett and Rex Wehrman on an
epic journey as they attempt to conquer Mt. Elbrus, the highest
peak in Europe. Encountering "sketchy" situations,
and withstanding intense altitude sickness, they make it to
the top "through pure adrenaline or just pure will…
taking one step after the other." At the summit,
Caruso declares, "it's all downhill from here, baby!"
The trio rides down with glory and mastery that can only emerge
after an accomplishment like this. Wehrman reflects, "After
we got down it was worth all the pain and suffering we did
to get up there. It was a good team victory." - Top
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Steamboat- The Power of Powder in Ski
Town USA
Riders: World Class Athletes Billy Kidd, Nelson Carmichael,
and Anne Battelle
Equipment: Skis
If "there's a town in the West where kids are born
on skis," it's Steamboat, Colorado. From the depths
of its notorious champagne powder, world champions have emerged-
stars like Nelson Carmichael, Anne Battelle, and Billy Kidd.
In this segment, these champs and other world-class skiers
power through powder, and reveal their flair for big air,
propelling off jumps and firing it up in the half pipe. After
seeing the "unbeatable terrain," you will
agree that, "If you don't think Steamboat is the luckiest
place in the world to grow up, then you're probably in the
wrong movie theater." - Top
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Australian Jump for Cash- Ridiculous Comedy
Riders: A bunch of zany people
Equipment: Anything and everything creative and crazy
"We are just about set for some absolute lunacy here"
in Australia. Teams and individuals endeavor to zip off a
ski jump and catapult across a pool of water in a ridiculous
attempt to win cold, hard cash. Creativity abounds as we witness
strange competitors such as: a kayaking clown, a sledding
barbecue squad, a little-engine-that-could, and even Elvis
Presley, leaping through the air and sometimes crashing on
the ground. This segment is sure to induce a wave of chuckles!
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Island Lake Lodge- Big Air Snowboarding
Riders: A Team of Ripping Riders
Equipment: Snowboards
"The new wave in snowboarding seems to be to take
nature and make it into a playground." You'll undoubtedly
be amazed as some of "the best riders from Europe
and North America" catch tremendous air and perform
astounding tricks on man-made jumps "creating some
serious hang time." - Top
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Schrab 4- Midnight Madness
Riders: Adam and Luke Schrab
Equipment: Snow gun and tractor
It's now the "middle of the night and freezing cold,"
a time when most of us are inside and asleep. But not the
Schrabs, because there's no time like now to make snow! Adam
is optimistic as he cheerfully says, "hopefully by
the morning, we'll be jumping!" - Top
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Austria- A Powder Paradise
Riders: Eva Sandelgard, Sepp Berlinger, and Armin Maurer
Equipment: Snowboards
Throwing rooster tails of powder in their wake, Eva Sandelgard,
Sepp Berlinger, and Armin Maurer immerse themselves in the
steep, yet unbelievably serene mountains of Austria. They
glide through the terrain, floating majestically through flawless
snow. The trio cruises the streets of the country as well,
giving us a glimpse of European life. For Eva, "the
feeling of a perfect snowboard day is lots of powder, my best
friends… long, long runs, and never-ending… powder."
Emphasizing life-long happiness, this trio is a model of people
living perfect lives. Eva's dream is to "continue
to travel and see new countries, new cultures" and, of
course, "new mountains." - Top
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Slednecks- There's No Limits!
Riders: Snowmobilers with a need for speed
Equipment: Snowmobiles
It's time for the newest craze in snow sports - extreme snowmobiling.
Get your fill of skiing and snowboarding, then start up the
motor and jump on! Watch these daredevil drivers as they jump,
fly, flip, and jump some more. As these snowmobilers rocket
off cliffs and vault over each other, you have some of the
most extreme in-your-face snowmobiling ever filmed! - Top
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Weigele's- Heli-Skiing with the Legend
Riders: Craig Kelly, Shannon Schad, and Bob Rankin
Equipment: Skis and snowboards
Next time you're sitting at your office job, close your eyes
and imagine blue skies, the best snow in the world, and a
private helicopter at your disposal. You might just be transported
to Mike Weigele's in Blue River British Columbia. Bob Rankin,
Shannon Schad, and legendary Craig Kelly turn this dream into
a reality as they sail through glorious terrain and pristine
powder. Riding with mesmerizing skill, these three show us
snowriding at its best, inspiring Kurt Miller to reflect,
"It confirms what I've always known; that there's
no better way to live your life than on snow covered slopes."
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Schrab 5- Those Crazy Kids Finally Take
the Plunge
Riders: Adam and Luke Schrab
Equipment: Skis and a Nissan-powered rope tow
The time has finally come! Powered by a modified Nissan towing
machine, Luke and Adam make their way to the top of the ramp.
And then, one at a time, they take the leap! After a few tries
they are flying flawlessly through the air. Their mission
is successful, but they're not ready to stop at this victory.
According to Luke, "We've got plans for next year.
Bigger and better plans." - Top
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Greenland- The Expedition of a Lifetime
Riders: Jay Nelson, Jeremy Nobis, and Megan Pitsche
Equipment: Skis, snowboard, motorboats and kayaks
Jump on a plane and be whisked away to the majesty and brilliance
of exotic Greenland. After kayaking through ice-filled water,
and ascending the grand mountains of this land, there's only
one thing left to do… RIDE! Bask in the splendor of dazzling
powder and steeps, as Megan Pitsche, Jeremy Nobis, and Jay
Nelson rip down some of the most gorgeous terrain on the planet.
Riding impeccably through this spectacular remote landscape,
we celebrate the spirit of snowriding. - Top
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