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Ski Movie Trailers and more

Welcome to Off-Piste Magazine’s home of backcountry ski movies, ski movie trailers and related mountain films for your viewing pleasure. This where you will find ski movie trailers, webisodes and all the various mountain and adventure film clips that we believe are worth viewing.

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Apocalypse Snow

This one is a bit long at 24 minutes, but it has some priceless vintage footage. Regis Rolland takes some amazing lines given he’s basically strapped into his board wearing what appear to be moonboots. And who can ever get enough monoboard footage . . . this must have been cutting edge for 1983 in so many ways. I’m surprised… Read More

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Rock Skis

The Tuesday timewaster is back. This video gives a whole new meaning to the term rock skis. I’d like to see the edit of spills and thrills; it can’t be pretty.

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Powderwhore Ski Movie – Some Thing Else

Powderwhore Productions celebrates 10 years of backcountry ski movies with the launch of their latest film trailer, Some Thing Else. From the looks of it team Powderwhore found plenty of snow last season. Enjoy a little powder ski stoke while you can still hop on your bike for a warm weather spin . . . and check out the tour schedule… Read More

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Andreas Fransson Ski Video

Sad news on the loss of ski mountaineer Magnus Kastengren. Another fine ski mountaineer living on the edge. Kastengren was skiing with friend and renowned ski mountaineer Andreas Fransson in New Zealand when he fell to his death on Mt. Cook. story link Andreas Fransson is well know for skiing incredibly steep, technical lines around the world along with creating… Read More

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Valhalla

Naked Skiing

In case you haven’t heard or seen, the new Sweetgrass Productions ski movie, Valhalla, includes some impressive naked skiing footage. We’re not just talking sunny day groomers either. These guys and gals are living it up off-piste and in the pow.  In the words of co-director, Nick Waggoner, …”I’m in my twenties goddammit, and this is exactly what I’m supposed… Read More

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Valhalla Movie Trailer

Ski season is sneaking up on us . . . the Sweetgrass crew just released the trailer for their new ski film Valhalla: Sweetgrass Productions’ VALHALLA – Trailer 2 from Sweetgrass Productions on Vimeo.

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One to look forward to: Into the Mind

Into the Mind Ski Movie Trailer Summer may be trying to kick into gear here in the Northwest but this ski movie preview was too good to pass up. Looks like the Sherpa Cinema crew has been busy filming and creating since they made All I Can. Check out the Into the Mind teaser to relieve the stress of summer… Read More

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Tuesday Time Waster – Speed Riding

It’s been a while since we posted a Tuesday Time Waster vid clip, so here we go. Call it speed riding, call it para skiing, call it crazy. This skier takes it to a new level with the addition of barrel rolls . . . 

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Hans Gmoser Ski and Mountain Film Project

Climbing and skiing pioneer Hans Gmoser is one of the names that helped to push North American mountaineering and adventure skiing to new heights in the 1950’s and 60’s. Raised in Austria during World War II, Gmoser moved to the Canadian Rockies at age 19 and pursued a life in the mountains as a guide and adventurer. His accomplishments includes… Read More

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Valhalla Ski Film Trailer

Sweetgrass Productions – Valhalla film trailer

Take Me to Valhalla . . . Sweetgrass Productions steps into the world of digital cinematography with their fourth ski film, Valhalla. Shot entirely with the RED camera system, the film is about “the weightlessness of youth, a wild tribe, and one man’s journey to rediscover the bright eyes of his childhood and creativity of every moment.” Having spent two… Read More

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Into The Mind

Sherpas Cinema, the makers of All I Can and The Fine Line, just launched the trailer to their newest film, Into the Mind. The final cut is not due until fall 2013, but the trailer looks mighty tempting. Here’s what Sherpas has to say . . . Blur the lines between dream state and reality, as you perceive the world… Read More

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Artful Powder Skiing in Japan

Japan has been getting some great press the past couple of seasons. The following short film is from photographer Jordan Manley. I had the good fortune to jury a photo comp he entered a few years ago. He’s got a keen eye and is apparently making a name for himself with video. Check out this artful ski film from a… Read More

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Greg Stump Interview

If you are old enough to have been watching ski movies in the 80’s and 90’s, you are sure to recognize the name Greg Stump. If you’re not familiar with Stump’s films, do yourself a favor and add a few to your annual ski party viewing list this year. He produced a number of ski films during the rise of… Read More

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