Freeskiing Museum

Tag: Mark Abma

  • All.I.Can

    All.I.Can

    Release date: 2011

    Produced by: The Sherpas

    Skiers: Kye Petersen, Mark Abma, Eric Hjorleifson, JP Auclair, James Heim, Chris Rubens, Mike Douglas, Dana Flahr, Rory Bushfield, Ian McIntosh, Lynsey Dyer, Alexi Godbout, Matty Richard, Chad Sayers and more.

    The Sherpas are proud to present All.I.Can: a two-year feature film project that fuses our passions for riding and exploring the mountains with our potential to help the environment. An unparalleled cinematic experience: All.I.Can is a stunning exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change. Shot on 6 continents over 2 years, the world’s best skiers deliver inspirational performances while ground-breaking cinematography expands our vision of the natural world. Journey through Morocco’s majestic desert peaks, Greenland’s icy fjords, Chile’s volcanic craters, Alaskan spine walls, and more. Join the revolution and experience one of the most spectacular, captivating, and thought-provoking films ever created in the action sports genre. Multi-award winning Directors Dave Mossop and Eric Crosland journey to Chile, Morocco, Alaska, BC and beyond with riders Kye Petersen, Mark Abma, Eric Hjorleifson, JP Auclair, James Heim, Chris Rubens, Mike Douglas, Dana Flahr, Rory Bushfield, Ian McIntosh, Lynsey Dyer, Alexi Godbout, Matty Richard, Chad Sayers and more.

  • CERTIFIABLE

    Release date: Fall 2001

    Directed by: Michael Crichton

    Produced by: Aggressive Instincts Productions

    Skiers: David Crichton, JF Cusson, Vincent Dorion, Brendan Buchar, Mathieu Paquette, Fred Denis, Mark Abma, Rex Thomas, Ryan Rogers, Mark Crichton, Scott Hibbert, Corey Grinnell, Rory Bushfield, Garrett Brittain, Jordan Monk, Andy Woods, Dustin Foreman, Jon Reedy, Garrett Brittain, Sarah Burke, Ian Gallimore, JF Therrien, Adam Schrab, Fred MacDonald, Jon Stern, many more…

    CERTIFIABLE, like its predecessors, has taken a big leap forward from the previous year in showcasing the world’s best up-and-coming new schoolers, as well as many established pros. The common thread through every Aggressive Instincts video is to unveil tomorrow’s stars today. Whether it be Cusson and Auclair in NCD FREESTYLE ’97, or new-comers Hibbert, Crichton and Paquette in CERTIFIABLE, Aggressive Instincts Productions is always there to pre-empt the popularity of new school freestyle’s dominant riders. This year’s film not only captures scenes from major big air events like the X Qualifier, the US Open, Tremblant’s Cote Obscur and the Orage Big Air, among others, but it is also teeming with park footage, eastern-style backcountry booters, and even its own “urban” segment featuring summer and winter grinding on the streets of Ottawa, ON. In exposing newcomers like Abma, Buchar and Bushfield, as well as the best of the best in professional talent, this movie will give riders everywhere a taste of what’s to come in the world of new school freestyle, and will leave every viewer with the belief that these skiers/maniacs truly are CERTIFIABLE.

  • INDESTRUCTIBLE

    Release date: Fall 2003

    Directed by: Michael Crichton

    Produced by: Aggressive Instinct Productions

    Skiers: David Crichton, Chris Turpin, Mark Abma, Jon Olsson, Charles Grant, Scott Hibbert, Jon Reedy, Jay Vaughan, Mike Henitiuk, Andy Woods, Tanner Hall, Mark Crichton, Rory Bushfield, JF Cusson, Iannick B., Sarah Burke, Candide Thovex, Denise Jaworsky, Jennifer Crichton, Olivier Rochon, Bryan Snow, Josh Bibby, and many more…

    Aggressive Instincts Productions is proud to be releasing its seventh new school freestyle skiing video in its long history of chronicling the evolution of the sport. Not only does INDESTRUCTIBLE stay true to AIP form with only the most progressive skiing footage, most talented riders and most powerful soundtrack, it also introduces a few new faces on the grommet scene and shows that the women aren’t far behind the men, either. Staying true to form with other AIP videos, INDESTRUCTIBLE delivers a skillful cast of characters, including David Crichton, Chris Turpin, Mark Abma, Jon Olsson and Scott Hibbert, among many others. Likewise, it is sure not to disappoint on the soundtrack side, either, with bands like Strung Out, Pennywise and Pulley having a strong presence throughout.

    Approximate Duration: 32 minutes

    Bands: Good Riddance, Strung Out, Pulley, Pennywise, Bowling for Soup, Less Than Jake, Rise Against, Lagwagon, Sum 41

  • Salomon Freeski TV S1|EP9

    Japan

    Release date: 2008

    Skiers: Simon Dumont, Mark Abma, Mike Douglas, Sammy Carlson

    The Salomon Freeski TV transport us in Japan !! You will see all the riders like Simon Dumont, Mark Abma, Mike douglas and Sammy Carlsson shred the powder, stomp the park in JAPAN!!

  • Mark Abma

    Episode #141

    Release date: December 12, 2019

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    Mark Abma is a legend in skiing but you probably already knew that. He’s been a staple in MSP’s annual ski films for the last 18 years and has graced the pages and covers of most if not all of your favourite mags. Mark returns to the LPP today tell us what’s going on in his life

  • Mark Abma

    Episode #260

    Release date: January 10, 2022

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    Mark Abma isn’t your typical pro skier.  If you break him down, he’s part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer with a work ethic that puts most people to shame.  On part 2 of his podcast, we talk about all his different parts, money, sponsors, adrenal fatigue, video parts and a whole lot more.

    Mark Abma Show Notes:

    3:30:  Early filming with PBP, the end of competition, why he left K2, and getting on Salomon and Helly Hanson

    11:00:  The shift to attainable skiing, Eric Hjorleifson, money, sponsors, negotiating, what happened to Salomon, and investments

    19:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

    21:30:  His Squamish property, island property with Chris Turpin, and his unique Tofino development

    32:00:  Being ahead of the curve with his  Biodiesel vehicle, yoga, and breath work.

    40:30:  Alpine Vans:  Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life

    Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

    42:30:  Being an early adopter of hydrotherapy, The Powder Awards, and achieving his goals at 24

    47:00:  Putting out six parts over 2 years, adrenal fatigue, finding balance, and his darkest video project The Masquerade

    52:30:  How his video parts come out, music selection, getting almost 100 stitches to his face, and the intimidation and experience of Alaska

    63:30:  Inappropriate Questions with Josh Dueck

  • Mark Abma

    Episode #259

    Release date: January 3, 2022

    Listen on Spotify HERE!

    Mark Abma isn’t your typical pro skier.  If you break him down, he’s part elite athlete, part farm boy, part hippy, part businessman and part dreamer with a work ethic that puts most people to shame.  On part one of his podcast, we talk about the journey from his dad’s welding shop, to the Hemlock Valley Freestyle Team, to the BC Freestyle Team, to the X -Games, to the big mountains, to the big screen and beyond.  Abma is a legend, and his story will surprise you.

    Mark Abma Show Notes:

    3:30:  Being the young guy on the Yearbook and Focused shoots, mentoring the young guys today, and other guys who teach him about the backcountry

    11:00:  Sid sized life, work ethic, what else did he do, skiing at 10, and inspirations

    16:30:  Freestyle team at Hemlock Valley, getting into the side country, and not being a great skier form the get go

    22:00:  Stanley:  Get 30% off site wide with the code drinkfast

    Peter Glenn Ski and Sports:  Over 60 years of getting you out there

    10 Barrel Brewery:  Buy their beers, they support action sports more than anyone

    24:30:  Traveling for moguls, how is he doing, almost freezing to death, and getting on the BC Freestyle Team

    30:00:  Rex Thomas and other bodybuilding skiers, are the Olympics the dream, seeing the new school of skiing for the first time, and getting into the competitive circuit.

    33:00:  What sucks about moguls, declining spot on the Canadian National Team, seeing the path in the park and pipe, and doubters

    35:00:  Sid sized goals, struggling with odd jobs, local contests, ski cross, Fisher skis and early Japan trips with Pollard and Mike Nick

    41:30:  Alpine Vans:  Upgrade your adventure, Upgrade your life

    Elan Skis:  Over 75 years of innovation that makes you better

    43:30:  What Anthony Borownowski did for his career:  Superpark, shooting with TGR, shooting with MSP, meeting K2 and paying his rent

    47:00:  His joke of a Frankensled, high speed crashed on his sled, longlining his sled out of the BC, and not being comfortable with self-promotion

    53:00:  Smith, Sessions, the US Open, X Games, being star struck, and finally being accepted by the cool kids

    58:30:  Inappropriate Questions with Chris Turpin

  • Mark Abma

    FREEZE Magazine

    Issue: November 2004

    Photographer: Nate Abbott

    Location: Cooke City, Montana

    Full issue HERE!

  • Ice Wall Jibbing & Alaska Spines

    Season 1 Episode 6

    Release date: December 16, 2015

    The Superproof Crew has been waiting all season for snow – and it finally arrives in Alaska.

    Pettit, Permin & Abma head to Valdez to pair up with H20 Guides to ride some epic conditions. Meanwhile, Groove roadtrips to cheer on the boys at Red Bull Cold Rush – Only to find that he’s losing track of plans… and maybe his mind.

    In 2003, 11-year-old Sean Pettit burst onto the freeskiing scene. By the age of 18 Pettit was already considered to be one of the best skiers in the world. His ability to blend huge, jaw dropping lines with innovative new school style set Sean apart as the torch bearer for the future of big mountain skiing. Now, after a full season on the sidelines recovering from an ankle injury in Winter 2013/2014, Sean is back on track and ready to rock with what is perhaps his most prolific season ever. Not only did Sean produce the award-winning Superproof film, The Masquerade and film a part for ESPN X Games “Real Ski” competition, he is the star of the latest Red Bull TV’s original series “Keep Your Tips Up.”

  • Stir Crazy

    Season 1 Episode 7

    Release date: December 30, 2015

    Bad weather socks in Valdez and grounds the crew for days on end.

    To deal with the cabin fever, Sean, Mark, and Permin do thrift store fashion shows, take fencing, and party in RV’s. Their patience is rewarded, though, with the best snow of the year.

    In 2003, 11-year-old Sean Pettit burst onto the freeskiing scene. By the age of 18 Pettit was already considered to be one of the best skiers in the world. His ability to blend huge, jaw dropping lines with innovative new school style set Sean apart as the torch bearer for the future of big mountain skiing. Now, after a full season on the sidelines recovering from an ankle injury in Winter 2013/2014, Sean is back on track and ready to rock with what is perhaps his most prolific season ever. Not only did Sean produce the award-winning Superproof film, The Masquerade and film a part for ESPN X Games “”Real Ski” competition, he is the star of the latest Red Bull TV’s original series “”Keep Your Tips Up.””