Release date: Fall 2009
Produced by: Nimbus Independent
Directed and edited by: Eric Polard
Skiers: Pep Fujas, Chris Benchetler, Blake Nyman, Eric Pollard, Andy Mahre
The difference between action sport films is often just different music, locations and athletes. Skiing is about more than the latest tricks and best action. Contrast takes a different approach to both documenting and editing with a small group of progressive and innovative skiers.
Release date: Fall 2002
Director: Cody Carter In the Light Productions
Skiers: Andy Mahre, Matt Koskinen, Tom Moreno, Brandon Becker, the 3 Phls, Nick Mendenhall, Andy Woods, Wes Vimont, John Symms, and more…
Release date: Fall 2004
Directed by: Josh Berman
Produced by: Level 1 Productions
Skiers: Travis Redd, Charles Gagnier, Dave Crichton, Luke Van Valin, Liam Downey, Steele Spence, Corey Vanular, Austin Ramaley, Craig Coker, Emil Coty, Peter Olenick, Dylan Hood, Jon Kozody, Simon Dumont, Chris Biollo, Sarah Burke, Rory Bushfield, Phil Casabon, Scott Hibbert, Max Kusazj, Andy Mahre, Dan Marion, Matt Philippi, Tanner Rainville, Jon Reedy, John Spriggs, Stefan Thomas, Candide Thovex, Andy Woods
The biggest and best Level 1 film in decades! Filmed entirely in Stereo Panavision, High Five promises to be a rollercoaster skiing epic that can’t be missed! High Five contains a medley of hungry skiers, crazy tunes, and a fresh ski film vibe combining to what was undoubtedly the ‘feel good ski movie of the year!’
2005 – 2008
Release date: October 2008
Author: Felix Rioux
This book contains 80 pages of my favorite ski photos that I’ve taken from 2005 to 2008.
You will find images of the best skiers in the world, from Sammy Carlson, Charles Gagnier,TJ Schiller, JF Cusson, Frank Raymond, Colby West, Pep Fujas, Chris Benchetler, Andy Mahre and many more…
potentially still for purchase HERE
Episode #196
Release date: October 19, 2020
Listen on Spotify HERE!
Andy Mahre comes from legendary ski blood. His dad and his twin brother are Olympic Medalists and were part of the fabric of 80’s Americana. Andy’s skiing is a totally different direction compared to where his dad was taking skiing. While Andy did race for a bit, he left that world to become one of the more innovative skiers of his time, with his effortless switch landings, huge drops, and calm style that have inspired a generation of skiers. It’s another do not miss episode.
Andy Mahre Show Notes:
5:00: The pro bucket list, born to ski at White Pass, and Olympian Dad
14:00: First memories of skiing, racing, Harrison and other friends
20:00: Skiing is changing, ski culture and traveling to contests
27:00: Stanley: Get 30% off sitewide with the code drinkfast
10 Barrel Brewery: Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone
29:00: Moving to Mammoth, his breakout year, and the Zero Spin
36:00: The K2 Back 9, breaking his back, and Idea/Nimbus
46:15: COAL Headwear: Use the code powell15 for 15% off
Peter Glenn Ski and Sport
48:15: Warren Miller, getting married, K2 issues, and other sponsors
58:00: Money and different Mahre projects
65 :00: Inappropriate Questions with Pep Fujas
Release date: Fall 2008
Produced by: Nimbus Independent
Directed and Edited by: Eric Pollard
Nimbus Independent is a new ski film company formed in the fall of 2007 by professional skier Eric Pollard. Eric shared a perspective on skiing and filmmaking with fellow pro skiers Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre and Chris Benchetler. Together, four of the world’s most influential skiers decided to set out and make ski films that represent the sport as they see it. What is it about skiing? The Nimbus Independent crew tries to answer that question. This film showcases skiing that is more fun and enjoyable for everyone, more about fluidity and style than amplitude or quantity of rotations, it breaks from the norm of pro athletes hitting jump after jump with a couple contrived lifestyle segments, to producing a project that communicates what ski culture is and the community it creates through the eyes of Pep Fujas, Eric Pollard, Chris Benchetler, Ike Smith, Andy Mahre and their friends. “HUNTING YETI” searches for the piece of mind and serenity that being in nature, the mountains and with your friends provides from the crazy, fast paced world. Follow the Nimbus Crew on their season long road trip, riding with like minded skiers and snowboarders, whether sponsored or not. From never ending pillow lines to epic sled missions in the backcountry, witness what it takes to make it happen. Not just the high fives and big smiles, but also relentless traveling, flat tires, broken sleds, fast food, early mornings and injuries. The whole movie is like one big highlight centered around different themes. Enjoy this fresh perspective and film structure that isn’t the same formula of location or athlete based segments. It’s a timeless piece you’ll want to keep in your video library for multiple viewings.
Release date: Fall 2008
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Johnny Decesare & Tyler Hamlet
Skiers: JP Auclair, Sammy Carlson, Tanner Hall, Simon Dumont, Mike Douglas, Mark Abma, Eric Pollard, Pep Fujas, Andy Mahre, Jon Olsson, Andreas Hatveit, Chris Benchetler, Mike Henitiuk, Matt Walker, Charles Gagnier, Julien Regnier, John Spriggs, Laurent Favre, Jossi Wells, Tim Durtschi
This year Poor Boyz is proud to bring you a movie unlike any in its illustrious past. Featuring action and insight from the best crew of riders since Sessions 1242, ‘Reasons’ pushes the genre of ski movies in a completely new direction.
Release date: Fall 2004
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Johnny Decesare
Skiers: Anthony Boronowski, Peter Olenick, TJ Schiller, Sage Cattabriga, Kristi Leskinen, Grete Eliassen, Vincent Dorion, Henrik Windstedt, Niklas Karlstrom, Boyd Easley, David Crichton, Chris Benchetler, Shane Szocs, Dan Treadway, Candide Thovex, Simon Dumont, Mark Abma, Jon Olsson, Mike Douglas, Andy Mahre, Laurant Farve, Jersey Dan, JF Cusson, Philou Porier, Phil Belanger, Evan Raps, Tanner Hall, Pep Fujas, Seth Morrison, Jim Schimen, Scott Bellevance, Mike Atkinson, JP Auclair, Sarah Burke, Rory Bushfield
John Decesare presents history in the making. Skiing has taken centuries to evolve into a sport, but only a decade to transform into upheaval, reaching its pinnacle in this, the most unforgettable season to date. Poor Boyz is pleased to present the culmination of ten years in freeskiing mayhem with the 16mm and High Def Film…. “X”. Enlist for another season as the PBP crew turns their cameras on the world’s premiere athletes to bring you insane big mountain, backcountry kickers, and ridiculous antics.
Release date: Fall 2005
Produced by: Poor Boyz Productions
Directed by: Johnny Decesare
Skiers: Pep Fujas, Mark Abma, JP Auclair, Candide Thovex, Sammy Carlson, Anthony Boronowski, TJ Schiller, Vincent Dorion, Zach Davison, Pete Olenick, Michael Olenick, Mike Douglas, John Symms, Andy Mahre, Julien Regnier, Andreas Hatveit, Seth Morrison, Simon Dumont
Poor Boyz Productions declares “WAR” with the ski world in a battle to produce the best ski film for the 2005 season. Poor Boyz issued footage reveals the record size 37′ air on the largest hip ever built, a record height 23.5′ tree jib, unmatched urban rail assaults, avalanche-triggering big mountain lines, and of course the untouched back country skiing that Poor Boyz has been supplying for over a decade. WAR is the year’s best ammunition, see it to believe it.
