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199399 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

Black Diamond Rush

199399 minPGdocumentary

9.0/ 10(1 rating)• TMDB

When skiing in Sugarbush, Vermont, or performing triple-twisting aerial maneuvers in Breckenridge, Colorado, skiers push their limits on challenging slopes.

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When skiing in Sugarbush, Vermont, or performing triple-twisting aerial maneuvers in Breckenridge, Colorado, skiers push their limits on challenging slopes.

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Don Brolindirector

Warren Miller

Warren Millerwriter

Warren Miller

Warren Millercast

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Skiers at Sugarbush, Vermont, learn the fundamentals of skiing while others perform triple-twisting aerial maneuvers in Breckenridge, Colorado. This documentary captures the thrill and challenge of skiing on black diamond slopes. It features various athletes pushing their limits and experiencing the adrenaline rush that comes with tackling difficult terrains. The film runs for 99 minutes and was released in 1993.

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