Chris Rubens

Chris Rubens was living the dream. As a professional skier, for years he travelled the globe in search of the best skiing, until an expedition to Greenland brought the reality of climate change and his impact into sharp focus. Forced to confront his footprint and values, he takes action, risking his career as an athlete to become an organic farmer in a quest to foster a stronger, more sustainable community and connection to the mountains.

The only thing greater that this group of skier's desire to claim a first ski descent on Greenland's second highest peak is the size of their carbon footprint to get there. Loaded with guilt, they decide to bring along renowned glaciologist, Alun Hubbard, who's hypothesis, if proven, could rewrite popular projections of global sea-level rise. However, the entire expedition is put in question when they arrive in Greenland and discover their objective is beyond the range of all available aircraft.

"The Hypocrite" delves into a critical discourse that is resonating with individuals across various spheres. In the context of climate advocacy, the film examines the inherent contradiction between personal actions and systemic efforts. The story is masterfully woven through the perspective of a professional skier, confronting the complex interplay between advocating for change and relying on fossil fuels for athletic pursuits. The film aspires to foster unity and collaboration within the outdoor community, transcending perceived hypocrisy and feelings of not fitting in. It aims to dismantle the culture of individual blame and guilt, focusing instead on the systemic shifts required to pave the way for a sustainable future. By erasing the boundaries that label individuals as hypocrites, the narrative invites viewers to recognize the urgent need for collective action and change.

The time has come for a ski film that stands for something. Join us as we unite spectacular cinematography with creative cinematic language to fuse our passion for skiing with our potential to help the environment. In bringing the planet to life and drawing parallels between our daily existence, we find common ground between the global situation and the real individual. Epic natural cinematography, ground breaking skiing from Chile to Greenland, and an environmental engagement that creates an accessible identification point for the viewer, leaving them with an inspiring new perspective.

Bring on winter with Warren Miller! From big mountain lines and race gates to urban ski hills and unexpected destinations, come along as we carve turns and find our crew—from California, Colorado, and New Hampshire to Austria, British Columbia, Finland, and Scotland. Drop in with Olympians, urban riders, and local legends on the big screen this fall, including Daron Rahlves, Britta Winans, Judd Henkes, Sarka Panacochova, Breezy Johnson, Chris Rubens, Juho Kilkki, and more. Warren Miller’s SNO-CIETY is a celebration of the spirit of winter—wherever you ride and however you connect to the snow and the community around it. Get in on the party at a theater near you this fall—tickets are on sale now at warrenmiller.com.

From the Blank Collective comes a journey through a bioregion of volcanoes, watersheds and relentless coastal storms. This land is as diverse as its people, who hold a unifying identity of fun-seeking exploration. Tales from Cascadia follows the adventures, misadventures and relentless heckling of the Blank crew; featuring some of the industries most dynamic and entertaining athletes. Six tales that evoke a higher perspective, a road less traveled, a never-ending winter frozen in time. It was an amazing year to ski the home mountains, one where everyone chalked up a story or two... These are our tales from Cascadia.

After worldwide acclaim from his viral ‘Line Of The Year’, professional skier Cody Townsend seeks out another ultimate line, this time deep in the remote Boundary Range of Canada. As Cody and his crew face terrifying conditions amongst Canadas’ biggest glaciers, intense raw reactions reveal how personal this ski adventure becomes for everyone. Each team member internally struggles with risk vs reward in their ultimate pursuit of the steepest and best line of their lives. Also shot in Revelstoke and Bella Coola, BC and featuring Elyse Saugstad, Chris Rubens and Dave Treadway.