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200960 minPGdocumentary

Sports Technology

Flakes

200960 minPGdocumentary

Last winter, a group of top telemark skiers broke trail into the backcountry, including Nick DeVore, Andy Jacobsen, and Megan Michelson.

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Last winter, a group of top telemark skiers broke trail into the backcountry, including Nick DeVore, Andy Jacobsen, and Megan Michelson.

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Nick DeVore, Andy Jacobsen, Jason West, Will Cardamone, and Megan Michelson ski in the backcountry during winter. They navigate unmarked trails in remote areas. The film follows these top telemark skiers as they tackle challenging terrain. Their experiences highlight the skills needed for backcountry skiing. The project captures the thrill and excitement of skiing in untouched snow.

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