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Deep Dive: Valhalla (2023)

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Valhalla
Valhalla is a skiing and snowboarding adventure film that follows Conrad, played by Cody Barnhill, as he navigates a personal crisis. His journey leads him to a hippie ski camp named Valhalla after his Volkswagen breaks down. At this camp, he reconnects with the joy of skiing and snowboarding, set against the backdrop of stunning winter landscapes. The film was directed by Ben Sturgulewski and Nick Waggoner and filmed over two years in Nelson, British Columbia. It combines artistically filmed extreme skiing and snowboarding with a narrative plot. The production utilized a unique approach by hiking to shooting locations and camping overnight, avoiding helicopter use. A notable scene includes naked skiing and snowboarding, and the final scene was shot in a rainforest at Mount Baker in Washington state.

Why Watch

  • •See stunning extreme skiing in British Columbia.
  • •Meet Conrad as he finds joy in the snow.
  • •Follow unique production methods without helicopters.

Did You Know

•Valhalla premiered on September 13, 2013, at the Paramount Theatre in Denver.
•The film was shot over two years in Nelson, British Columbia.
•Conrad's character is portrayed by Cody Barnhill.
•The final scene was filmed at Mount Baker, with snow trucked in.

Perfect For

Skiing enthusiastsAdventure film fansOutdoor lifestyle lovers