Warren Miller, maker of ski movies for 60 years, has passed away

Sad to hear of the passing of Warren Miller today, aged 93.


Picture courtesy of the Seattle Times, who have a good write-up here - Warren Miller, Seattle Times

Seattle Times wrote:To his legions of fans, Mr. Miller's annual ski flick amounted to cinematic manna from heaven — an overdue shot of cold air and deep snow to stoke the fires within winter warriors who had suffered through the long, hot months of snowless summer. The films, most of which began with jaw-dropping alpine-ski sequences, featuring top skiers and snowboarders delivered by helicopter to some knee-knocking heights and set to a pounding rock-music beat, never failed to produce hooting, shouting and delirium among the snow-deprived faithful.

He made literally hundreds of movies, but will be best remembered for his annual ski flicks of which he made the first back in 1949!

For many years, the release of his annual ski movie was part of our build-up to winter, and we might have to do a little binge-watching at the weekend...

RIP Warren and thanks!

This collection of clips featuring big mountain skier Chris Anthony is a good taster of the segments his films were built on.

Grab a coffee and kick back...

Wonderful post on his website:

"We are saddened to share the news that our beloved Warren passed away peacefully at the age of 93 at his home on Orcas Island, WA. While this is a time of profound loss, we are comforted that Warren's life touched so many. Warren made the extraordinary seem accessible, and his legacy of freedom, humor, and adventure endures through all of you. Whether you saw his movies, read his books or met him on the slopes, he considered you to be part of his family. Your love meant the world to him. For those who are able, ski your favourite run or do something else you love in Warren's memory. As Warren might say: "I'll see you same time, same place next year, only I'll be watching from a different mountaintop."

http://www.warrenmiller.net/