Adrenaline-packed descents and incredible mountain scenery is all part of a day's work when you're a big mountain skier. Now you too can dive into the world of some of the world's top professionals with Red Bull TV's line-up of ski movies that capture the thrill of the slopes. Here’s our list of the best.
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BACKYARD by Nadine Wallner
27 min
BACKYARD by Nadine Wallner
Freeskier Nadine Wallner does what no one's done before: conquers five mountain faces at Arlberg in one day.
One day, five lines. Two-time Freeride World Tour champion Nadine Wallner conquers five faces at Arlberg in one push, skiing five lines in just one day – a feat that no one has ever achieved before. Follow her journey in BACKYARD, as she links up all these incredible faces, covering 29km and over 3,000 vertical metres. 1 h 9 min
Calm Beneath Castles
Meet the skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure.
Calm Beneath Castles is an awe-inspiring ski movie that delves into the heart, soul and mind of skiers driven by an insatiable thirst for adventure and discovery. Exploring the essence of finding solace in nature and being one with the mountains, the film follows some of the world's best skiers, such as Michelle Parker, Arianna Tricomi, Nadine Wallner, Mark Abma and Colby Stevenson to breathtaking locations, capturing their quirks, instincts and passion. Discover their deep connection with nature and the tranquility they find beneath towering castles of snow as they display extraordinary skill and courage. 03
Falling into Place: Kai Jones
Falling into Place: Kai Jones
After a cliff fall shattered his legs, Kai Jones faces a harrowing rescue, surgery and fight for survival.
On March 7, 2023, skier Kai Jones aired off a mountain cliff, landing off kilter over 30ft (9m) below, shattering both legs below the knees. As he tumbled over a 100ft (30m) further down the mountain, Kai knew something was terribly wrong. Over an hour after the injury, the rescue team arrived and long-lined Kai to an ambulance. After hours of surgery and days of emotionally traumatic recovery, Kai brushed with death again as he became near critically anaemic six days after the accident. This is the story of his fight for survival and resilience against the odds. 47 min
La Liste
Over the course two seasons, young phenom Jérémie Heitz tries to ski 15 of the steepest peaks in the Alps.
Jérémie Heitz challenges himself to ski 15 of the Alps’ steepest 4,000m peaks in just two ski seasons. To do so requires enormous physical endurance and superior mental fortitude. This is a new frontier in freeriding. 05
La Liste: Everything or Nothing
1 h 13 min
La Liste: Everything or Nothing
Big mountain skiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten ski the world’s highest peaks in this big adventure.
A follow-up to his 2016 documentary, La Liste, this film captures big mountain skiers Jérémie Heitz and Sam Anthamatten's breathtaking journey tackling the world’s highest peaks. Delving into Heitz's mental and physical preparation along the way offers a gripping look at the heights of steep skiing. While pushing to extremes and facing dangerous high-altitude slopes in remote ranges like the Andes and the Himalayas, we see how the pair navigate challenging terrain that's guided by intense planning, local expertise and sharp intuition.
38 min
Abstract
Faction's fourth feature film exhibits pure creativity through a series of high-octane freeski sequences.
Skiing isn't an art and skiers are not artists, unless you consider skiing to be an art form and the skiers as artists. Faction's fourth feature film Abstract, a co-production with Red Bull Media House, showcases the abilities of Alex Hall, Mac Forehand, Antti Ollila and Koga Hoshino as they demonstrate pure creativity through a series of high-octane freeski scenes. From Japan's vibrant streets, to the powdery pillows of British Columbia and to the carefully groomed terrain parks in Switzerland and Italy, every place provides a blank canvas that allows for the team's artistic expression. After all, nothing displays a person's artistry better than launching off a huge cliff and sliding along the sides of buildings. 39 min
Here, Hold My Kid
Two pro skiers, two new mums, one sponsorship: a film about the highs and lows of two women aiming to succeed.
A quirky documentary about two professional female skiers who embrace new motherhood without missing a beat in their heart-stopping careers. Over time the duo develop a competitiveness with each other in a quest to become 'the mum who can do it all'.
23 min
Saisho
A trio of freestyle skiers experience Japan for the first time, uncovering a world of sights unseen and sounds unheard along the way.
From the bustling streets of Tokyo to the serene landscapes of Hokkaido, join freestyle skiers Miguel Porteous, Felix Klein, and Nico Porteous as they embark on their first-ever adventure in Japan in Saisho. 1 h 13 min
The Land of Giants
Featuring the world's best skiers, The Land of Giants captures the power and sheer beauty of the mountains.
The Land of Giants shows skiing in unbelievable conditions, riding to the edge, and beyond. Watch Logan Pehota, John Collinson, Arianna Tricomi and more take on the most intense mountains on Earth, from The Sierra Nevada in California, USA, to the Lyngen Alps of Norway. It's a film that will leave you amazed, inspired and humbled. 19 min
Plug & Play
Follow the Deviate freeski crew from the backcountry of British Columbia to the frozen streets of Minnesota.
Plug & Play, from Deviate Films, follows the Deviate crew as they travel from the backcountry of British Columbia to the frozen streets of Minnesota. Such a crew requires a multidisciplinary team of freeskiers, so along for the ride are Deviate regulars Torin Yater-Wallace, Birk Irving, Cody Laplante, Kim Boberg and Benny Smith. Given the varied terrain expect big lines, deep powder, large jumps and a wide selection of urban features. 1 h 12 min
Legend Has It
Three whole decades of Teton Gravity Research capturing extraordinary ski and snowboard moments.
Ski lore is filled with stories that describe plausible but extraordinary events. Having featured top athletes for 28 years, Teton Gravity Research has contributed many mythical tales of their own, and they showcase it all in "Legend Has It."
47 min
Roots
Take a journey through Italy, Switzerland and Finland to explore the foundations of freeskiing.
Faction’s third feature film explores the foundations of freeskiing as seen by the current generation – from caves in the Dolomites to the nightscapes of Ruka and the mythic peaks surrounding Verbier.
13
Snowmads: A Foreign Native
1 h 4 min
Snowmads: A Foreign Native
Freerider Fabian Lentsch immerses himself in local culture on a road trip in Iran with his Snowmads truck.
Freerider Fabian Lentsch immerses himself in local culture on a year-long road trip in Iran with his Snowmads truck. For once he wants to drop the tourist role when visiting a foreign country. 14
Tess Ledeux – My Premiere
21 min
My Premiere
See how Tess Ledeux trained for her double cork 1620 – a trick never before performed by a female skier.
From her start at Banger Park in Austria to her first medal, follow Tess Ledeux's journey to X Games. See how she trained for her double cork 1620 – a trick never before performed by a female skier. 24 min
Highway Seventy-Three
Follow five pro skiers as they go in search of untouched lines via New Zealand's Great Alpine Highway.
The Great Alpine Highway is a stretch of road providing access to some of New Zealand's biggest terrain. Follow five pro skiers as they pile into a converted bus, in search of untouched lines to ski.
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Teton Gravity Research – Stoke the Fire
1 h 13 min
Stoke the Fire
The best skiing locations. Imposing mountains. Plenty of powder. See what makes the sport so special.
At the end of the day, it's all about fun and being stoked. Filmed in a multitude of settings, this ski film follows the adventures of various skiers around numerous locations. Along the journey, we’re reminded what makes skiing – and the mountains in general – so special. 17
Matchstick Productions – The Stomping Grounds
1 h 18 min
The Stomping Grounds
This action-packed feature explores the backyards and zones that pro skiers frequent to seek new experiences.
This action-packed feature explores the backyards and zones that pro skiers frequent every day to enjoy new experiences – and sometimes that requires a little extra effort and ingenuity on their part. 43 min
Nexus
Follow five groups of women to learn how the mountains offer refuge and shape friendships around ski.
This film showcases five distinct pairs of female skiers, all of whom have their own connections to the mountains and ultimately different motivations for why they ski. The women featured, who are span different age groups, have stories that are diverse but all find refuge in the mountains for one reason or another.
18 min
Passage
For Tatum Monod, skiing is more than a sport. Explore how her family lines in freeskiing have shaped her.
Shot throughout the Coast Mountain range and the Canadian Rockies, Passage traces the highs and lows of Tatum Monod'sod’s career and her deeply-rooted family lineage in the sport. Get to know Monod'sod's talent on and off the slopes.
20
Teton Gravity Research – Make Believe
1 h 13 min
Make Believe
Celebrate the athletes who've dedicated their lives snowboarding and skiing passion.
TGR look back on 25 years in the game by celebrating the athletes who blend imagination and commitment, who've chosen to live their lives in a particular way, from inception to reality – the ones who choose to make and believe in their dreams.
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Andrzej Bargiel – K2: The Impossible Descent
1 h 6 min
K2 The Impossible Descent
Andrzej Bargiel reaches Pakistan to descend K2, the world's second-highest peak after Mount Everest, on skis.
On July 22, 2018, a Polish ski mountaineer clicked into his bindings at an altitude of 8,611m to make history. Follow Andrzej Bargiel’s expedition from Poland to Pakistan as he descends K2 on skis. 22
Matchstick Productions – All In
59 min
All In
Follow a talented group of hard-charging women who want to disrupt the male-dominated ski film formula.
Ready to watch the world’s best freeskiers destroying big backcountry lines, urban rails and everything that lies in between? And by the world’s best, we mean guys AND girls. All In skips the usual all-boys formula to show today’s ladies go for it just as much as the guys. In a nod to environmentalism, the movie keeps it local, sticking with prime US backcountry terrain rather than jetting off to far-flung destinations. This film is simply about die-hard skiers living and breathing skiing.
23
Legs of Steel – Passenger
1 h 3 min
Passenger
What matters more than skiing? For some, nothing. For diehard skiers, chasing powder is their life's pursuit.
For some, winter is the only time of year that truly matters and skiing fresh snow is a life’s pursuit. From Japan to Europe to North America, this romantic look at the endless quest for powder highlights some of the best skiing on the planet.
24
Matchstick Productions – Days of My Youth
1 h 2 min
Days of My Youth
Matchstick Productions' two-year project follows top skiers around the world chasing what they love: snow.
The feeling of eternal youth that skiers get from doing what they love is the central theme of this two-year project from Matchstick Productions. Starring some of the most progressive skiers, this film shows the trials and triumphs of being the best.
25
Karakoram Ski Expedition – Doo Sar
47 min
Doo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition film
Ski mountaineers Andrzej Bargiel and Jędrek Baranowski roam Karakoram to create history on their own terms.
Join Andrzej Bargiel and Jędrek Baranowski as they roam through the Karakoram mountains to create history. This movie is a journey full of passion and love as two friends share 6,000m of descent.
1 h 55 min
Streif
Four world-class skiers prepare to take on the ultimate challenge in downhill ski racing: the Streif.
Follow elite skiers Erik Guay, Aksel Lund Svindal, Max Franz and Hannes Reichelt through 12 emotionally-charged months as they train for the world’s most dangerous downhill ski race, the Streif at Kitzbühel, Austria. 27
Mount St. Elias – A ski descent of 'The Man Eater'
1 h 40 min
Mount St. Elias
Three top mountaineers take on a 5,500m (18,000ft) ski descent down one of the steepest peaks in the world.
Nicknamed 'The Man Eater', North America's Mount Saint Elias discourages climbers with its daunting summit and bad weather, but three of the world's best ski mountaineers dare to ski one of the great natural challenges in their sport.
28
Matchstick Productions – Superheroes of Stoke
52 min
Superheroes of Stoke
Matchstick Productions' ski movies started a style revolution and changed the way people view the sport today.
Enjoy a look back at 20 years of Matchstick Productions. Their ski movies started a style revolution for freeskiers and changed the way people view the sport today, inspiring a new generation of boundary-pushing skiers.
29
Generations of Skiing – The spirit of continuous rebellion
30 min
Generations of Freeskiing
Take a thrilling ride through the story of freestyle skiing, its origins and how it continues to develop.
Dive deep into the story of freestyle skiing, its origins, and how it continues to develop. In the fluid style of a top-to-bottom run that reaches across eras, take a thrilling ride through history.
30
Shades of Winter – PURE
49 min
Shades of Winter: PURE
The world's top female freeskiers ride awe-inspiring terrain with an unquenchable thirst for adventure.
The world's best female freeskiers travel from Alaska to the Alps to fuel their passion for progressing freestyle skiing. Discover what's possible when an impeccable thirst for adventure and exploration is turned loose on the mountains.
31
Snowmads – A Journey Towards Eastern Suns
52 min
Snowmads
Fabian Lentsch brings a rotating group of famous skiers on a trip through the mountains of the Middle East.
Pro skier Fabian Lentsch is a wanderer through and through. In a customised fire truck, he sets off on an expedition to explore the peaks of the Middle East. With a rotating group of wildly different skiers, they wind up on the tour of a lifetime. 32
Faction Skis – The Collective
48 min
The Collective
Undiscovered peaks and midnight-raids on inner-city handrails – that's the Skiing is Collective spirit.
Fully approved by the core of the core, Faction’s second full feature The Collective drew huge crowds at its world premiere in Paris and had the whole cinema screaming. A contender for must-watch ski flick of the year, it offers something for everyone: radical Canadian backcountry, mystical Japan powder, gnarly Scandinavian rails and an incredible all-female park segment that showcases just how fast women’s freestyle is progressing right now. But top billing has to go to Alex Hall, who blows your mind during the opening Norway super-booter sequence and keeps on blowing it through four of the film's seven sections. Unmissable.
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Bobby Brown – Dynamic Medium
25 min
Dynamic Medium
Watch American freeskier Bobby Brown chase the dynamic medium that is snow around the globe.
Join the journey with American freeskier Bobby Brown as he chases the dynamic medium that is snow around the globe with his friends in search of the ultimate line. 34
Teton Gravity Research – Winterland
1 h 15 min
Winterland
Follow an adventurous ski and snowboard crew as they shred fabled locations and chase the ghosts of the greats.
This film is all about celebrating the roots of skiing and snowboarding. Follow an adventurous crew as they leave their mark on fabled locations and chase the ghosts of the greats.
35
Matchstick Productions – Huck Yeah!
1 h 5 min
Huck Yeah!
Join a crew of the world's top skiers as they charge hard in some of the most spectacular locations.
Prepare to be in awe as Hoji, Sam Kuch, Bobby Brown and a breakout girl posse called The Blondes have the time of their lives shredding and stomping. 36
Legs of Steel – Action Men
14 min
Action Men
Paddy Graham, Markus Eder and the gang rejoin forces to look back at the highs and lows of an epic ski trip.
In this Legs of Steel film, Paddy Graham, Markus Eder and the gang rejoin forces to look back at the highs and lows of an epic ski trip. Only, a few months have passed by, so they may look a bit different. 
