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202315 minPGdoc-short

Famous Potatoes 2.0

202315 minPGdoc-short

A new crew member changes the Potato Boys' winter adventures in the North Idaho Backcountry during their second feature ski film.

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Cameron Hotchkiss

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A new crew member changes the Potato Boys' winter adventures in the North Idaho Backcountry during their second feature ski film.

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Kyle Vandeverdirector

Cameron Hotchkissdirector

Janet Peterscast

Essex Prescottcast

Cameron Hotchkisscast

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The Potato Boys venture into the North Idaho Backcountry, where an unexpected encounter introduces a new crew member. An old friend's advice leads them westward and back home again. This 15-minute ski film captures their challenges and experiences in the snowy wilderness. It is the second feature from the group, following their earlier adventures. The film presents a blend of camaraderie and the trials faced in the vast, uncharted terrain.

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