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CATEGORIESDouble-digit storm totals are racking up across the US, and those who aren’t already getting after it are waxing boards, daydreaming, crying and/or watching snowboard movies in anticipation.
One of the year’s best flicks, Transworld SNOWboarding’s Origins, offers a fresh take on the snowboard movie—a canon rife with predictability. Instead of following the standard (albeit tired) script of shredding set to music, the film focuses on five storied locations – Hokkaido, Japan; Whistler, Canada; Quebec, Canada; Mammoth, USA; and The Alps; France – as well as the riders that call these snowy meccas home. But don’t worry—there are plenty of bangers in Origins; it just has a welcome addition of history, too.
Three pro snowboarders represent each of the five locations. Here’s the impressive cast:
Japan: Kazu Kokubo, Kohei Kudo, Teddy Koo
France: Arthur Longo, Victor Daviet, Victor De Le Rue
Whistler: Rusty Ockenden, Matt Belzile, Chris Rasman
Quebec: Frank Bourgeois, Jason Dubois, Jeremy Cloutier
Mammoth: Kimmy Fasani, John Jackson, Eric Jackson
Even if you don’t stream the hour-long flick, the teaser’s enough to get pumped for the season ahead. For even more of an adrenaline fix, check out the best shred flicks on Netflix, or browse Active Junky’s Winter Activity Guide for snowboard gear, pre-season conditioning tips, top destinations and more.
