Steep, the documentary

Patrick · Nov 23, 2007

This is a movie I WANT to see since I heard about it. Found the trailer.

STEEP is a feature documentary about bold adventure, exquisite athleticism and the pursuit of a perfect moment on skis. It is the story of big mountain skiing, a sport that barely existed 35 years ago.

It started in the 1970s in the mountains above Chamonix, France, where skiers began to attempt ski descents so extreme that they appeared almost suicidal. Men like Anselme Baud and Patrick Vallencant were inspired by the challenge of skiing where no one thought to ski before. Now, two generations later, some of the world's greatest skiers pursue a sport where the prize is not winning, but simply experiencing the exhilaration of skiing and exploring big, wild, remote mountains.

STEEP features many of the sport's greatest athletes including Bill Briggs, Stefano De Benedetti, Eric Pehota, Glen Plake, Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom and Andrew McLean.

The man who is often described as the greatest big mountain skier of all, the late Doug Coombs, is the character at the center of STEEP. He died in a skiing accident in La Grave, France, in April, 2006, just days after being filmed for STEEP. His rich life and tragic death reveal the essential question at the heart of big mountain skiing: How does a skier weigh the risks versus the rewards of a sport where the possibility of dying is ever-present?

STEEP was shot on High Definition and on film in Alaska, Wyoming, Canada, France and Iceland.

STEEP MOVIE TRAILER

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Directors of the documentary Steep discuss extreme skiing

LX.TV host George Oliphant sits down with Executive Producers Tom Yellin and Kayce Jennings to discuss their documentary Steep, the athletes who risked their lives, and the challenges of shooting a film on some of the biggest mountains in the world.

Admin · Nov 23, 2007

Sony Pictures sent me an advance copy early this fall. It's exceptional - go see it.

Patrick · Nov 23, 2007

Admin":2phxidxv said:
Sony Pictures sent me an advance copy early this fall. It's exceptional - go see it.

I want to buy it!!!! When I'm thinking that Morgane and I are going to see Warren Miller next Tuesday. :roll:

Admin · Nov 23, 2007

It should be on DVD next Summer. Sony went to great lengths to ensure that those of us who received advance copies can't distribute it.

Patrick · Nov 23, 2007

Admin":3hndu3jw said:
It should be on DVD next Summer.

Pretty clear from the website that at one point, you'll be able to buy it.

skibum4ever · Dec 2, 2007

Patrick, thanks for posting. I think we'll try to catch it at Breck on Dec. 21.

Tony Crocker · Dec 2, 2007

There was an advance screening in West Hollywood on Nov. 13. Someone sent me an e-mail heads-up so I went. The producer was there, along with Andrew MacLean and Ingrid Backstrom for Q & A afterwards. Audience was more general film buffs than skiers, as one could tell by some questions. For example, someone asked Ingrid, "Are you the only woman who does this?"

The film was shot mostly during 2006 and Doug Coombs was perhaps the most quoted interviewee. His death is revealed about 3/4 of the way through the film, though one questioner picked up on an interview subject speaking of Doug in the past tense earlier.

My impression was that Steep would be in general theatrical release starting Dec. 21, like the big wave surfing film Riding Giants (also highly recommended) was in 2005. But maybe not, from the list Patrick posted.

CWHappyRN · Dec 2, 2007

Wonderful link, Patrick. I saw the film! That clip is a good representation of the content and the spirit of the film. Being a live long skier who loves the life, I really enjoyed it, even if I am not an extreme skier!

Carol (goody two shoes patroler!).

Patrick":197xtcsx said:
This is a movie I WANT to see since I heard about it. Found the trailer.

STEEP is a feature documentary about bold adventure, exquisite athleticism and the pursuit of a perfect moment on skis. It is the story of big mountain skiing, a sport that barely existed 35 years ago.

It started in the 1970s in the mountains above Chamonix, France, where skiers began to attempt ski descents so extreme that they appeared almost suicidal. Men like Anselme Baud and Patrick Vallencant were inspired by the challenge of skiing where no one thought to ski before. Now, two generations later, some of the world's greatest skiers pursue a sport where the prize is not winning, but simply experiencing the exhilaration of skiing and exploring big, wild, remote mountains.

STEEP features many of the sport's greatest athletes including Bill Briggs, Stefano De Benedetti, Eric Pehota, Glen Plake, Shane McConkey, Seth Morrison, Chris Davenport, Ingrid Backstrom and Andrew McLean.

The man who is often described as the greatest big mountain skier of all, the late Doug Coombs, is the character at the center of STEEP. He died in a skiing accident in La Grave, France, in April, 2006, just days after being filmed for STEEP. His rich life and tragic death reveal the essential question at the heart of big mountain skiing: How does a skier weigh the risks versus the rewards of a sport where the possibility of dying is ever-present?

STEEP was shot on High Definition and on film in Alaska, Wyoming, Canada, France and Iceland.

Click to expand...

STEEP MOVIE TRAILER

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Directors of the documentary Steep discuss extreme skiing

LX.TV host George Oliphant sits down with Executive Producers Tom Yellin and Kayce Jennings to discuss their documentary Steep, the athletes who risked their lives, and the challenges of shooting a film on some of the biggest mountains in the world.

Click to expand...

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More information...

Steep website

Screenings

DECEMBER 21, 2007

IRVINE, CA - University Town CTR 6 Cine
SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, CA - Heavenly Village Cinemas
WEST LOS ANGELES, CA - Nuart
ASPEN, CO - Isis Theatre
BRECKENRIDGE , CO - Speakeasy Theatre
CRESTED BUTTE, CO - Majestic Theatre 3
BILLINGS, MT - Carmike 7
KALISPELL, MT - Strand
WHITEFISH, MT - Mountain Cinemas 1 & 2
HUNTER, NY - Hunter Theatre
NEW YORK, NY - Angelika Film Center 6
ASHLAND, OR - Varsity 5 Cinemas
PARK CITY, UT - Redstone 8 Cinemas
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Regency Trolley Square
BURLINGTON, VT - Merrill's Roxy Theatre
JACKSON, WY - Movie Works Cinema 4

JANUARY 11, 2008

PALM SPRINGS, CA - Stadium 10 Palm Springs
ASPEN, CO - Isis Theatre
DENVER, CO - Mayan Three
PARK CITY, UT - Redstone 8 Cinemas

JANUARY 18, 2008

BERKELEY, CA - Shattuck 8
PALO ALTO, CA - Cinearts @ Palo Alto Square
SAN DIEGO, CA - Ken
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Lumiere Cinemas 3
SAN JOSE, CA - Cinearts at Santana Row
SAUSALITO, CA - Marin Three
BOULDER, CO - Century 16
EVANSTON, IL - Cinearts 6
CAMBRIDGE, MA - Kendall Square Cinema 9
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Lagoon Theatre 5
PHILADELPHIA, PA - Ritz at the Bourse 5
SEATTLE, WA - Varsity three Cinemas

JANUARY 25, 2008

SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA - Downtown Centre Cinema 7
BOCA RATON, FL - Shadwood Square 16
MIAMI BEACH, FL - South Beach 18
CHICAGO, IL - Music Box Theatre 2 (Art)
DALLAS, TX - Inwood 3
HOUSTON, TX - Angelika Theatre 8
WOODLANDS, TX - Cinemark at Market Street 5

FEBRUARY 1, 2008

NORTH FALMOUTH, MA - Nickelodeon 5
ST LOUIS, MO - Tivoli Theatre 3

FEBRUARY 8, 2008

BONITA SPRINGS, FL - Bonita Springs 12
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Beach Blvd Cinema 12
TALLAHASSEE, FL - Miracle Five
WINTER PARK, FL - Winter Park Village 20
ATLANTA, GA - UA Tara Cinema 4
NASHVILLE, TN - Green Hills Commons 16
AUSTIN, TX - Arbor Cinemas @ Great Hills
FT WORTH, TX - Modern Art Museum of Ft. Worth
MILWAUKEE, WI - Oriental 3

FEBRUARY 15, 2008

ANCHORAGE, AK - Century 16 Anchorage
TUCSON, AZ - Centruy Elcon 20
DAVIS, CA - Davis Vasity Theatre
MONTEREY, CA - Oslo Plaza Theatre
INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Keystone Art Cinema
OLATHE, KS - AMC Studio 30
NEW ORLEANS, LA - Canal Place Cinema 14
KANSAS CITY, MO - Cinemark Palace 14
ALBUQUERQUE, NM - Century 14
SANTA FE, NM - UA Devargas Center 6
RENO, NV - Riverside 12
KNOXVILLE, TN - Regal Downtown West Eight

FEBRUARY 22, 2008

HUNTSVILLE, AL - Madison Square 12
TRUSSVILLE, AL - Trussville Cinema 16
WASHINGTON, DC - E-Street Cinema
GAINESVILLE, FL - Gainesville 14
SARASOTA, FL - Hollywood 20
LEXINGTON, KY - Lexington Green 8
LOUISVILLE, KY - Village 8 Theatre
DETROIT, MI - Detroit Institute of Art
CHARLOTTE, NC - Manor Twin
LAS VEGAS, NV - Village Square 18
BEND, OR - Pilot Butte 6 Plex
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Fiesta 16

FEBRUARY 29, 2008

BALTIMORE, MD - Charles Theatre
OKLAHOMA CITY, OK - AMC Quail Springs 24
RICHMOND, VA - Westhampton Theatre 2
SPOKANE, WA - River Park Square 20

MARCH 7, 2008

OMAHA, NE - AMC Oakview 24

CANADA - Coming in January
Stay tuned for details

CWHappyRN · Dec 2, 2007

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YDg3l9czvTc

I enjoyed this clip and discussion! Check it out!

Carol

Tina · Dec 3, 2007

Great job Patrick for putting all this information here! Thank you.

Patrick · Dec 31, 2007

I just checked and it's not on their website, but Steep will be playing in Ottawa's Bytowne Cinema. I just saw the program for January/February.

Here are the dates...(not on the Bytowne website yet)

February 29-March 4

http://www.bytowne.ca/

Patrick · Mar 3, 2008

Good, very good.

I saw it last night. Definitely a must for those interested in the history of extreme skiing. Not necessarily a complete picture, but it gave a good sense of it.

The most touching part are the interviews with Doug Coombs talking about the risks and dying skiing. :? He died later that Winter.

It's playing in Ottawa until Tuesday (tomorrow).

CWHappyRN · Mar 4, 2008

Patrick":cpgua5qe said:
Good, very good.

I saw it last night. Definitely a must for those interested in the history of extreme skiing. Not necessarily a complete picture, but it gave a good sense of it.

The most touching part are the interviews with Doug Coombs talking about the risks and dying skiing. :? He died later that Winter.

It's playing in Ottawa until Tuesday (tomorrow).

I agree with your remarks, 100%. He took responsibility for his way of life. No blaming. He lived the way he chose to. Awesome guy, very much missed and loved.

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