Authors: Sean Zimmerman-Wall
Teton Gravity Research: Jeremy Jones’ Further @ U of U...
For the past several winters, Jones and his crew of athletes have been traveling the world in search of the most remote mountain ranges. His team is composed of a wide swath of talent that includes Ryland Bell, Lucas Debari, Terje Haakonsen and local hero Forrest Shearer. … read more
Powderwhore: Choose Your Adventure @ Brewvies 09.26
Choose Your Adventure is a play off of the young-readers books that focused on multiple endings to a story. Several plot lines intertwine in this film from various locations around the globe. From Utah to Norway, on down to Chile and Antarctica, no line is left unskied. … read more
Matchstick Productions: Superheroes of Stoke @ Cliff Lodge 09.29
The premise of this film chronicles the ascendance of the sport and the colorful cast of talent that make the impossible possible. The O.G. superheroes like Dean Cummings, Doug Coombs and Mike Douglas show off their skills and perform acrobatic feats on skis longer than your couch. … read more
Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution @ Virgin, UT 10.07
The acrid taste of dust fills the air as we scramble up the trail to the venue. It is just after eight in the morning and the final day of the Red Bull Rampage: The Evolution is almost underway. Since 2001, this invite-only event has been held in the deserts of Virgin, Utah. … read more
Diamond in the Rough: Alta Ski Resort Celebrates its 75th...
Nov. 1, 2012 marked the culmination of nearly six months of hard work and collaborative efforts to produce a product as unique as Utah powder. … read more
TGR: The Dream Factory 11.02
For the 2012 movie season, TGR releases a throwback film to the glory days of exploring AK as a ski/snowboard venue. … read more
X-Dance Review: We: A Collection of Individuals
This installment from PBP highlights the belief that skiing with your buddies is always better than flying solo. The segments range from tall-tee clad urban sliders to big-mountain badassery. … read more
X-Dance Review: Strength In Numbers
Following mountain biking over the past several years has revealed that this is the most exciting sport to watch. Two wheels and huge balls keep these guys rolling through nearly everything Mother Nature throws at them. … read more
X-Dance Review: Rewarded
This film follows one young surfer, Gollito Estredo, on his rise from pure poverty to world champion. His poetic movements display incredible athleticism as he lifts off above the waters of his native Venezuela. … read more
Ski Premiere: Few Words @ Rice Eccles Stadium 11.30
High atop the foothills of SLC, a raucous crowd of tall-tees and flat brim wearing youngsters gathers for what is likely the final ski movie premiere of the season. They are all here to witness the highly anticipated film from legendary skier Candide Thovex. … read more
2013 Banff Mountain Film Festival @ Kingsbury Hall 02.19-21
Twenty-two years ago, the Banff Mountain Film Festival made its debut at the University of Utah. The inaugural year attracted only 125 viewers. For this year, the venue was sold out. … read more
Radical Reels World Tour @ Kingsbury Hall
The fast-paced and action-packed extension of the Banff Mountain Film Festival flew through SLC to close out February. Playing to a sold out crowd at the University of Utah’s Kingsbury Hall, Radical Reels showcased a variety of movies aimed at the heart of the adrenaline junkie. The Outdoor Recreation Program at the U has brought the film festival here for many years and is responsible for keeping the stoke levels at an all time high. Here are a few films that struck a chord. … read more
