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- "The Story" stars Bode Miller, Lindsey Vonn, Bobby Brown, Willie Bogner, Chris Davenport, Kristi Leskinen, Chris Benchetler, Reggie and Zack Crist, Mike Douglas and numerous other stars of skiing, snowboarding, speed flying, paragliding, river surfing and kite skiing. The film takes viewers into deep character dives with the most famous skiers to the most obscure ski bums as well as to the top of Mount Everest, never before skied steeps in Alaska and various gut-wrenching variations on human flight.
- Whatever happened to Bill Johnson? The man was like a comet, blazing onto the scene and quickly disappearing from sight. At the 1984 Sarajevo Winter Olympics, Bill grabbed center stage. It wasn't just his bold prediction of victory, but it was Bill's story, full of redemption -- a theme beloved by Americans. He was the classic "troubled youth" given a second chance on the ski hill. Busted for stealing cars when he was 17-years-old, Bill was given a choice of jail or accepting a scholarship to the Mission Ridge ski academy. Johnson manifested the lone wolf portrayed in Robert Redford's Downhill Racer, a film that both foreshadowed Bill's rise, and inspired the racer as well. "I've seen it many times," he told the Austrian press at Sarajevo two days before the downhill, "and that's exactly the way it'll happen now. You can start writing your story. This course was designed for me, and everyone else is here to fight for second place." His fellow racers were none too pleased with Johnson's cocky mouth and brash attitude. Franz Klammer, the most famous and greatest downhiller of all time, derided Johnson, calling him a "nose picker." But the American bad boy made good on his prediction, becoming the first American man to win a gold medal for the United States in ski racing, ending a 20-year reign in the downhill by the Austrians and the Swiss. After his historic victory, it was no longer the authorities alone that took an interest in the rebel skier. Johnson became a full-on celebrity, adored by the European press. Two weeks after the Olympics, Johnson debunked the prevailing theory that he was simply a great "glider" by winning the very turny Aspen downhill. Johnson made it three-in-a-row with his victory at the final downhill of the year in Whistler. The "former car thief" proved himself unquestionably as the greatest downhiller in the world. But just as soon as Johnson became the media's favorite story, he gradually disappeared. He never did podium again after 1984, and injuries prevented him from regaining his physical form to make another Olympic run in 1988. After failing to qualify for the '88 U.S. downhill team, Johnson officially retired from ski racing. Johnson's post-racing career followed a course of self-destruction, full of failed investments and failed relationships. "He ran to an area that had nothing to do with his life," says ex-wife Gina Johnson. "We were in San Diego. Exactly what is your gold medal going to do there?" And soon enough, Bill would not have to offer an answer to that question. Gina divorced Bill and took their two sons to live in Sonoma. He'd lost it all: the money, the Olympic fame, and now his family. Having exhausted all options, flat broke and living in an RV, Bill hatches a final plan to win it all back. A comeback. At 40-years-old. In the most dangerous of sports: downhill ski racing. "He was trying to solve problems in his life by being successful on the ski hill, because it worked before," says friend and fellow downhiller Alan Lauba. Bill had always been a risk taker. Seemingly born fearless, Johnson's willingness to cut corners gave him a decided edge over most racers, and to Johnson, the narrative was clear. "There was a prize at the end," says his sister Kathryn, "To win back his wife and family." Johnson was not impressed by the top crop of U.S. downhillers in 2001, and to make another Olympic run, all he'd have to do was pick off that fifth guy on the downhill team; but he was battling time. It would have been much more fortuitous for Johnson if he had started his comeback a year earlier. It's a three-year-thing with ski racing: Johnson was therefore making up for lost time when he arrived in Whitefish for the 2001 U.S. downhill championships, and his risk-taking approach nearly cost him his life.
- A new film celebrating those who devote their lives to the mountains. It's their playground, their church, their office. The world's most remote locations. The pioneers living on the edge, pushing the human spirit to its limit - and then a little further.
- Check out The Ski Channel's original series 'The Sound of Winter.' The series features athletes from The Sound Of Winter film such as the late professional skier Sarah Burke and husband Rory Bushfield. Winter Sessions takes us in the brotherhood of Olympian Bode and the late, pro snowboarder Chelone Miller. Also featuring series with the seriously talented Canadian free skier's Sean Pettit, and adrenaline filled episodes with free skier and base jumper Mike Wilson.
- The Ski Channel is proud to present the life of Canadian freeskier Sean Pettit in its original series, Winter Sessions.
- In this episode of The Sound of Winter Sessions, professional mountain unicyclist Kris Holm walks us through his childhood of discovering the unique sport in his life. From pogo stick competitions, to walking on 5ft stilts, Holm was never drawn towards mainstream sports. He was one of the first athletes to take up mountain unicycling professionally, and has had a huge influence on the sport. Now, as a veteran of mountain unicycling, Holm gives us the low down on his past adventures and the progression of the sport in this episode of The Sound of Winter Sessions:
- The Ski Channel is proud to present the life of freeskier and basejumper Mike Wilson. By the age of 13, Mike Wilson proved his athletic potential by becoming a professional skiier. His drive for more adrenaline eventually branched out to B.A.S.E jumping, pushing the limits of reality. Very precise and calculated in every flip, Wilson uses physics to an extreme level. As an innovator to skiing, Wilson was the first to land an off axis double-flipping rotation to skiing, known as the "Wilsonflip". Catch a glimpse of the extreme life of Mike Wilson in the 3-part series by The Ski Channel. The Ski Channel presents its original series "Winter Sessions" dedicated to unique athletes who go above and beyond expectations in the great outdoors. It is with great applause that we celebrate the lives of these featured individuals for their dedication to their sport and inspiring accomplishments.
- The Ski Channel presents the original series 'Winter Sessions' featuring Ted Davenport, professional BASE Jumper and Freeskier. Fear is still a very important part of base jumping for Ted Davenport. In his own words, "Fear keeps you sharp, keeps you focused, and keeps you alive." Combining skiing and BASE jumping has allowed skiers to ski lines on the mountain that were normally not possible. But even with over 580 BASE jumps, the nature of the beast/BASE is - it can kill you. Following in the footsteps of BASE jumping skiers like Shane McConkey, Ted Davenport is realizing his dream of combining the two sports but in his own shoes.
- Serving you a dose of snow and dirt since 1996! Now in the 14th season, Ride Guide has been producing a weekly snowboard, freeski and mountain bike television series. The program is the ultimate "Guide To Ride". Whether it's the best cat-skiing or heli-skiing locations, the best kept powder secrets, the most progressive contests and sports festivals, or the personalities behind the scenes, Ride Guide covers it all. See what some of the world's best athletes are doing before their movie releases or their photos run. Live vicariously through resort profiles or use them to plan your next steep and deep treat. Now into our 14th season, and with 350 episodes of produced to date, Ride Guide has a huge worldwide television audience and is now seen in 60 countries and 60 million households.
- The story begins with a downhill skiing accident that almost claimed his life. This former US Ski Racer beat the odds and refused to let his injury define his legacy. Bryon Friedman, skier turned recording artist heart-throb, is welcomed into the coveted Fender University where he jams with the greatest guitar players in the history of music. Including Elvis' guitar player!