Haines, Alaska represents the frontier of big mountain heli-skiing - a unique and rugged region sheltered by the highest coastal mountains in the world. Enormous peaks with renowned stature as a buffer against violent Pacific storm patterns, creating a perfect eddy of weather and snow conditions. It is a place where the road ends and the ocean and mountains begin, that special locale attracting the world's best skiers and snowboarders attempting legendary first descents.
First Ascent Ski Guide Reggie Crist and First Ascent snowboarder, Chris Coulter took on Bell Ringer, where the only way to the top was to step out of a helicopter as it stuck its skid into the top of the peak. This short film captures not only the first descent of this awesome mountain, but also the kind of planning and skill it takes to capture it on film.
5 сен 2024
