Snowriders (1996)
• October 17th, 1996 • 1h 36min
Documentary
Overview
Spectacular shots of snowcapped peaks and extreme skiers gracefully defying gravity, not to mention common sense, are the highlights of this entertaining video from the venerable guru of skiing movies, Warren Miller. Sparing no expense, Miller's film crews span the globe, shooting snowboarders careening down absurdly steep Alaskan peaks, ski guides helicoptering to remote slopes in British Columbia, and hardy (and uninhibited) Scotsmen who boldly catch some "big air" in kilts. This video is fraught with offbeat humor, including shots of a snowshoe race that could have been filmed by Mack Sennett, and footage of "face jumping," the oddball diversion of hurling oneself off Alpine glaciers and parachuting to earth. Miller's gentle narration, replete with trademark corny remarks reminiscent of old movie newsreels, mixes with a musical soundtrack of contemporary rock that is often uncannily synched with the astounding footage of extreme skiing.
Make sure to check your pop-up blocker!!
Trailer
Similar Movies
Spain: Everything Under the Sun
Released on: 1991-06-04
Documentary
Come with us to sunny Spain, land of bullfights, flamenco, and 2,000 years of history. Begin in Madr...
Portugal: Land of Discoveries
Released on: 1991-03-05
Documentary
From the beautiful sandy shores of the Algarve and Cascais to the romantic, lush forests of Bucaco a...
Destination Canada
Released on: 1995-03-07
Documentary
The mood and scenery of the world's second largest country have been captured in this informative an...
Mystery of the Nile
Released on: 2005-02-17
Documentary
Filmed in IMAX, a team of explorers led by Pasquale Scaturro and Gordon Brown face seemingly insurmo...
Catch the Vapors
Released on: 2007-09-13
Documentary
Standard Films spanned the globe this past winter documenting the best snowboarding in the greatest ...
More
Released on: 2006-09-30
Documentary
Once again Absinthe Films raises the bar to bring you 'More'. This title marks the beginning of a ne...
River Deep, Mountain High: James Nesbitt in New Zealand
Released on: 2013-12-25
Documentary
James Nesbitt moved to New Zealand in 2011 when he landed the role of Bofur in Peter Jackson's Hobbi...
The Ghan: Australia's Greatest Train Journey
Released on: 2018-01-07
Documentary
The Ghan is an innovative three-hour documentary that takes the viewer on an immersive, visually stu...
Set Your Sights
Released on: 2011-09-01
Documentary
Toy Soldier Productions spent the 2010/2011 winter exploring the Northwestern United States with som...
Five Wheelchairs for Egypt
Released on: 2008-12-03
Documentary, TV Movie
For two years, five young adults affected by Cerebral Palsy (CP) have followed the crew of the sailb...
The World, The Journey Of My Heart - Traveler: Animation Film Director Hayao Miyazaki
Released on: 1998-05-09
Documentary
A documentary film starring Hayao Miyazaki as he follows in the footsteps of Antoine de Saint-Exupér...
Pelerinaxes
Released on: 2016-06-13
Documentary, Drama
Luzía visits the eight stages of the 'pilgrimage' that the intellectuals Otero Pedrayo, Vicente Risc...
Salir de casa
Released on: 2016-01-15
Documentary
After almost thirty years of his career, the musician Fran Nixon joins film director David Trueba fo...
Perfect moment - L'aventure continue
Released on: 2004-01-01
Documentary
On land, sea and air: sport and extreme sensations. On the program, among others: Garret McNamara's ...
Double Decade
Released on: 2008-08-01
Documentary
Double Decade marks Mack Dawg Productions’ 20th anniversary of filmaking. It is with great pride tha...
Kintaro Walks Japan
Released on: 2005-01-01
Documentary
Kintaro Walks Japan is a documentary film produced and directed by Tyler MacNiven. It is an account ...