Anyone who’s ever joked about or actually participated in a Chinese Downhill race has “Hot Dog” to thank. Released in January of 1984, it set the stage for other teen sex comedies of its kind like “Snowballing” and “Ski School“, and became one of the iconic films of the entire decade.
Starring David Naughton (of [...]
Two friends looking for adventure discover extreme skiing, wealth and seduction. Now they fact the greatest challenge of their lives.
Of all the movies listed in this countdown, “Aspen Extreme” is the only one that took a serious angle on the ski and snowboard world. As the story goes, two friends from Detroit apparently [...]
Alright…we’re finally getting somewhere with this thing. Sorry for the slow frequency of the countdown…future countdowns will surely move at a quicker pace. As we make the turn into the homestretch of the top 5 Hollywood ski and snowboard movies of all time, we’re moving out of “shitty 80’s teen angst T&A flick” [...]
You ever hear a song that’s so dirty and fun that you immediately picture it on the soundtrack to the ski movie in your head? Me too. And this is one of my favorites…
I just stumbled across this classic Warren Miller footage, using old-school Austrian backcountry precautionary techniques. Maybe it’s just me but skiing with a helium balloon tied around my waist sounds less than appealing. But anything for safety, right? Plus, the Hitchcock-esque soundtrack is a nice touch…
Gotta love this clip from Adventure Film Works’ 2006 film, “Hustle & Snow”, featuring a continuous stream of skier and boarders riding The Fingers at Squaw Valley. These filmmakers are Tahoe locals which makes it even easier to appreciate. God…just watching this is making me itch like crazy to get up there again. [...]
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