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Six blind Tibetan teenagers climb the Lhakpa-Ri peak of Mount Everest, led by seven-summit blind mountain-climber Erik Weihenmayer.
A documentary of an expedition to Churchill, Manitoba to film the Northern Lights.
509 is back for another year of snowmobile action! How does adrenaline push our riders to send it year after year? What keeps them searching for the next big jump or breathtaking view? We travel across the West, Midwest and Sweden to capture the best in the world in their natural element.
"The Hypocrite" delves into a critical discourse that is resonating with individuals across various spheres. In the context of climate advocacy, the film examines the inherent contradiction between personal actions and systemic efforts. The story is masterfully woven through the perspective of a professional skier, confronting the complex interplay between advocating for change and relying on fossil fuels for athletic pursuits. The film aspires to foster unity and collaboration within the outdoor community, transcending perceived hypocrisy and feelings of not fitting in. It aims to dismantle the culture of individual blame and guilt, focusing instead on the systemic shifts required to pave the way for a sustainable future. By erasing the boundaries that label individuals as hypocrites, the narrative invites viewers to recognize the urgent need for collective action and change.
Every year, thousands of Antarctica's emperor penguins make an astonishing journey to breed their young. They walk, marching day and night in single file 70 miles into the darkest, driest and coldest continent on Earth. This amazing, true-life tale is touched with humour and alive with thrills. Breathtaking photography captures the transcendent beauty and staggering drama of devoted parent penguins who, in the fierce polar winter, take turns guarding their egg and trekking to the ocean in search of food. Predators hunt them, storms lash them. But the safety of their adorable chicks makes it all worthwhile. So follow the leader... to adventure!!
Meet the skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery and explore the essence of being at one with the mountains.
Standard Films spanned the globe this past winter documenting the best snowboarding in the greatest mountain ranges to catch the vapors. Witness pro snowboarders descend huge mountain peaks, drop endless pillows lines, boost off huge backcountry kickers, hit unique urban features and destroy custom resort parks. Catch the Vapors is the progression of All Terrain, Freestyle, All Mountain and Backcountry Snowboarding!
509 Films presents their sixth installment of their award winning backcountry snowmobile film series. Co-produced by Tom Delanoy and Phil Yribar, vol. 6 is a film two years in the making. Tagged "We Are Snowmobilers", the film takes you on an epic ride, showcasing the world's best snowmobile athletes and how THEY are snowmobilers. Featuring top riders such as Chris Burandt, Dan Adams, Brett Turcotte, Keith Curtis, Ross Martin, and many more. Volume 6 is a well rounded snowmobile film covering all aspects of riding from deep powder, big air, insane hillclimbs, to snocross race action. Sit back, strap in, and enjoy an exhilarating ride.
Volume 14 features the best backcountry snowmobile athletes in the world as they travel the globe in search of the best terrain mother nature has to offer. From powder turns in Sweden's tundra, to 270 backflips in British Columbia, the team has stepped it up for yet another season. Follow us as we hitch a ride with many of the sport's legends, as well as the newest generation of backcountry shredders.
For the Boondockers crew, snowmobiling is all about the opportunity for adventure and exploration in the winter backcountry with good friends. A winter of exceptionally low snowfall at home made for a memorable season of weekend road trips and powder chasing. Along the way we rode many new locations, gathered countless stories, and still managed to find more powder than sense. Join the Boondockers crew for an unforgettable winter of exploration, deep powder, and plenty of laughs.
The 2018-2019 season brought near-record snowpack and a ridiculous number of deep powder days. The exceptionally deep base opened up new areas and technical creek bottoms that we never imagined possible. Join us for another winter of incredible boondocking, unbelievable scenic locations and plenty of adventures.
30 seconds of actual snowball fighting from 1899. A quick glimpse of a time gone by
It is winter at an emergency shelter for the homeless in Lausanne. Every night at the door of this little-known basement facility the same entry ritual takes place, resulting in confrontations which can sometimes turn violent. Those on duty at the shelter have the difficult task of “triaging the poor”: the women and children first, then the men. Although the total capacity at the shelter is 100, only 50 “chosen ones” will be admitted inside and granted a warm meal and a bed. The others know it will be a long night.
Slednecks Trilogy movie was released in 2001 by the Image Entertainment studio. A compilation of 3 videos in the snowmobile video series SLEDNECKS, this action-packed release stars risk-taking athletes like Jason Fentman, Garth Kaufman, Blair Morgan, Chris Burandt, and Jay Quinlan. Slednecks Trilogy movie Death defying stunts include backflips, high speed chases, hillclimbs, and mid-air step-offs, all set to adrenaline-pumping music.