Freeskiing Museum

Tag: Mike Mertion

  • Such is Life

    Release date: Fall 2008

    Produced by: Rage Films

    Directed by: Sky Pinnick

    Skiers: Kyler Cooley, Ian Cosco, Dylan Natale, Richard Permin, Mark Dvorak, Mike Mertion, AJ Burton, LJ Strenio, Nico Zacek, Gus Kenworthy, Kerek Spong, David Lesh, Mati Imbert, Ashley Battersby, Cody Townsend, Tom Wayes, Jordan Seldin, Corey Felton, Jamie Burge, Jessica Sobolowski, Elyse Saugstad, Lynsey Dyer, Ryan Oakden

    It takes the Earth 24 hours to rotate around its axis, 7 rotations in a week, and 365 spins to make a ski film. The making of a ski film is not a hobby for Rage Films, but a way of life. Their talented group of athletes train year round, works odd jobs, and dream throughout the off season of what the upcoming season will bring. The filming season begins at the first sighting of snowflakes in November and comes to conclusion with the summer heat waves mid June.

  • Pretty Good

    Release date: Fall 2009

    Produced by: Rage Films

    Directed by: Sky Pinnick

    Skiers: Kyler Cooley, Ian Cosco, Dylan Natale, Mark Drerak, Mike Mertion, LJ Strenio, Gus Kenworthy, Derek Spong, Joe Schuster, Alex Schlopy, Joss Christensen, Bene Mayr, Fabio Studer, Cody Ling

    Each fall a sense of anxiety creeps into the minds of skiers. As the weather cools we obsessively begin checking web cams, peering out windows and aimlessly driving up mountain roads in search of the first snow. When those first flakes hit the ground we grab our gear and head for the hills. Whether it’s setting up a rail at the base or hiking the trails before the chair spins, we’re just stoked to be back on the snow. Rage has always been about exposing the hottest up-and-coming stars and showcasing all aspects of freeskiing. This season was no different with new and veteran athletes working harder than ever to bring you the most progressive tricks from handrails to backcountry cliffs. We tactfully planned our season to camp out at select locations until everything was hit, new tricks were stomped and everyone was ready to move on. Freeskiing is as much about the kids skiing 200ft ski hills, as it is about tackling big mountain lines. That is why in producing this ski film we made sure to showcase the sport in all its diversity. Whether it’s a 6:00am hike on a two foot pow day in the Wasatch or a midnight rail session in Minnesota, our cinematographers were there capturing the moments.

  • Look on the Bright Side

    Release date: Fall 2010

    Produced by: Voleurz

    Directed by: Darren Rayner

    Skiers: Braden Dean, Matt Margetts, Mike Mertion, Joe Schuster, Shayne Zwickel, Josh Bibby, Barry Hartman, Justin VDP, KC Deane, Max Hill, TJ Schiller, Jeff Boake, Scott Sych, Tyler Holm, Nugget, Warren Williams, Riley Leboe, Corey Klim, Justin Dorey, Cam Schuster, Mike Riddle, Ian Cosco, Jan Schuster, Nathan Ramler, Simon d’Artois, Colston JB, Josh Stack, Jordan Gibson-Fraser

    Voleurz’ Look on the Bright Side is arguably the feel good action-sports movie of the year. With their usual blend of happy go lucky snowboarding, skiing and an extensive and technical skateboarding segment, Voleurz’ once again has conquered their quest to do their part in helping break down barriers between action sports with their most unique and entertaining film yet. Highlights include action-packed segments from snowboarders Barry Hartman, Braden Dean, Justin VDP and Shayne Zwickel; a trip to Sweden with Canada’s top freeskiers TJ Schiller, Ian Cosco, and Justin Dorey; skateboard segments from Vancouvers rising talent Tyler Holm and Corey Klim; and a mid-summer heli shoot at the Camp of Champions on the Blackcomb glacier.