While you wait for the next storm, here's a reminder of what you're waiting for.
You've been refreshing the weather forecast. Waiting for that storm that just isn't materializing. You've been skiing hardpack and rain crust and wind battered coral reef, trying to keep your spirits up. You've been waxing your skis. Doing your lunges. We're right there with you.
Waiting for snow is a skier's dilemma, but the good news is, you can at least be entertained with shots of powder skiing while you wait. We've got some of our favorite new ski flicks for you to binge on until the next weather forecast comes out.
Best Crashes: Yard Sale
Season 4 of Ski For The Love is a blow out. Get your tomahawks, broken skis, and ski-bum dreams at this come-one come-all yard sale. It's just out back! Name your price for some quality ski time. Athletes: Josh Anderson, Garrett Balen, Brandon Craddock, Alex "Shugz" Dorszynski, Josh Gold, Jake Hickman, Jedidiah Kravitz, Trevor Semmens and Teton Brown.
Funniest: Burn Pile
A winter in review featuring Adam Murray, Tristan Underhill, Jake Sandstrom, Will Fossum, Shonny Charbonneau, Benny Smith, Ethan Swadburg, Jacob Belanger, Chase Ujejski, Anders Ujejski, Luke SmartDan Beamish, Sergei Sirotov, Fletcher Smith, Teal Harle, Zoe Blewitt, Etienne Gagnon, Sam Tuff, Josephine Howell, Marcus Murray, Gregor Fair, Meg Cumming, Orion Humphreys and more.
Most Artsy: Liminal
A short ski film set in Hokkaido, Japan, "Liminal" explores the dichotomy between the commercialized ski industry and authentic ski culture. Featuring: Kye Matlock and Max Bass.
Deep in the heart of Japan’s winter, a couple of skiers chase storms north through Hokkaido and Tohoku, seeking snow, silence, and moments that don’t come easy. From the deep backcountry of Niseko and Annupuri, to the quiet forests and snow monsters of Akita, and finally to the volcanic landscape of Asahidake, this film captures a winter defined by patience, friendship, and movement through unfamiliar terrain. Featuring Carson McCarron, Ian Prestridge, and Patrick Yun.
Rowdiest: Too True
The sixth film from the crew at Bozeman-based Entourage, "Too True" has everything you want in a ski movie: Some powdery pillows, sweet airs, urban mishaps, and general mountain shenanigans. Featuring Daniel Johnson, Nicholas Johnson, Rylan Messner, Luke Price, Benny Smith, Andrew Bird, Jasper Skidmore, Dylan Roide, Jack Feick, and Jack Dery.