Big Mountain Extreme Ski Movies: Respect and The Waiting Game (Institutions)

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Now available on a single disc, two of the most beautifully produced big mountain actions sports ski films ever made. These films, "Respect" and "The Waiting Game" take you to the most exciting and dangerous freeski zones on the planet. See big mountain skiing that can only be reached by helicopter in Andalsnes, Norway; Sun Valley, Idaho; Bridger Bowl, Montana; Jackson Hole, Wyoming; Alta, Utah and Valdez, Alaska. Witness some of the most breathtaking, exhilarating and inspirational skiing you have ever seen as some of the world's greatest extreme skiers face the most difficult and treacherous runs.

Waiting Game:
The waiting is the hardest part. The anticipation of the next face shot, of an untracked heli run, and of an approaching storm is enough to drive this group of skiers to devote their lives to the pursuit of a sport and a lifestyle. Get to know these athletes as they show why the wait is always worth it.

Going to Alaska is an extreme freeskiers dream come true. See some of the most amazing and gorgeous mountains as the skiers take their runs down extraordinary untouched terrain. It's not always that much fun when you're scared for your life and you can't see where you're going, but these fantastic athletes face the dangers down big mountain faces in the truest form of backcountry extreme skiing.

With: Julian Carr; Doug Coombs; Reggie & Zach Crist; Dean Cummings; Lynsey Dyer; John Griber; Stian Hagen; Jon Klaczkiewicz; Kent Kreitler; Sverre Liliequist; Brant Moles; Jamie Pierre; Jason Tattersall; Dan Treadway; John Verdon; Sage Cattabriga-Alosa; Jeff Robertson; Trevor Hiatt; Jeff Annetts; Rob Kingwill; Harlow Wetschler; Patrick Heaney; Keegan Pfeil; Darrell Miller; Jeff Leger; Dan Petrus; Doug Workman; Steve Romeo; Reed Finlay

Respect:
It's something that every skiing athlete must have - respect for the raw natural powers of the huge mountains they ski. These proving grounds are unpredictable and can change from a pristine mountain face to a death trap avalanche in an instant. Pushing the envelope is the path these adrenaline addicted athletes vigorously pursue.

Spend time inside their heads as they chase the perfect moment, the perfect snow ... the safe trip down. And, see the extraordinary footage of these athletes as they discover new mountain ranges. With: Andrea Binning; Stian Hagen; Jonny Law; Will Burks; Reggie & Zach Crist; Kent Kreitler; Mike Mannelin; Billy Poole; Drew Stoecklein; Cody Townsend; Dan Treadway; Julian Carr; James Heim; Trevor Hiatt; Phil Meier; Trevor Thomas; Mike Tierney; Cody Townsend; Seb Michaud; Pierre Yves-LeBlanc; Dave McReynolds; Brant Moles; Carlo Travarelli; Phil Meier; Bryce Phillips; Dean Cummings; Guy Deschenes; James Heim; Jon Orarback; Drew Stoecklein; Cody Townsend; Dan Treadway; Per Huss

Originally produced by Wink Inc for RUSH HD
(c) 2006 RUSH HD COMPANY LLC - All Rights Reserved
133-minutes

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Big Mountain Extreme Ski Movies: Respect and The Waiting Game (Institutions) Review

If you have ever fantasized about quitting your day job and making downhill skiing the main priority of your life, you can get a taste of that fantasy by watching this ski movie. Filled with beautiful scenery, extreme skiing, skier profiles, and a fitting soundtrack, The Waiting Game will have you feeling the anticipation for ski time.

The movie opens itself up with several skiiers sitting around a campfire telling about a ski fantasy or goal that they are waiting to have or had to wait for to happen. This theme of anticipation stories ties each scene of the film together. There are more skiiers in this film than should be listed in an article, with each one having their own action scene in a beautiful and famed ski location.

The film takes the viewer to several Utah locations, Haines and Valdez Alaska, and Jackson, Wyoming. Shots from the road travel are included, giving a sense of what the travel time must be like. The filmmakers also include some of each ski towns' scenic backdrop other than it's ski slopes. For example, the port of Valdez is shown before the Alaska ski scenes.

The soundtrack adds to the mood of each ski scene. Without music, an adrenaline rush trip down a slope would look like peaceful lines being drawn on a nice snowy background of your tv. The soundtrack of this film effectively helps the viewer to step into the mindset of the skier on screen.

Narration of the thoughts and reflections of these different people who have dedicated their lives to skiing peppers throughout the movie. Interview footage of Bill Briggs, the legendary Jackson Hole skiier who was the first to ski the Grand Tetons in 1971, shows that for those who make this lifestyle choice, it will be a choice without regret.

Briggs also plays his banjo and sings about skiing in the opening campfire scene. This turns into one of the films drawbacks. Skiiers are telling about what they are or have waited for at the same time, so you can't really understand Briggs or the skiiers.

The Waiting Game comes with a second disc of special features, including a music video of Briggs song. The video doesn't have the skiiers talking, so at least you get the opportunity to hear just the song. There is also an action only version of the film. My favorite on the second disc was the history of heliskiing in Alaska's Chugach mountains. A few product and company promos are included on the second disc. Overall the second disc really does add to the set - it isn't just a few things thrown together to make a set without adding anything worthy of viewing.

I am giving this film a four out of five. I am glad I took the time to check it out from my local library and watch it.

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