Live from 5Point Vol. 5
Live from 5Point Vol. 5
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Chris’ career as a big mountain skier is impressive–numerous first ski descents of peaks, traveled around the world to ski, a two-time world champion. But I’ve always been impressed by Chris’ creativity in the mission he chooses. Today, he talks about the aesthetics of the lines he chooses and what he loves about mountains, especially those close to home.
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Music: Stargazing by Ken Christianson • 100 by Cy Tru
Music from Cy Tru provided by Mevio’s Music Alley
Photos: Left to Right: Fitz and Kevin Pearce, Fitz and Chris Davenport, Fitz and Kyle Dempster
The Shorts — Ode to an Ice Chest
Ode to an Ice Chest
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The Shorts — Hey, Bear!
Hey, Bear!
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Music: Fall in Line by Aluminum Forest • Spiraling Journey by Chimpy, featuring Duncan Beattie • Proceed With Caution by The New Amsterdams
Music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
Benighted
Benighted
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Music: The Sounds They Make by Maps and Atlases • Kiss Kiss Is Getting Old by Les Savy Fav • F–ked Up Kid by Broken Social Scene • Empire by The Black Angels • The World is Our _____ by This Will Destroy You • My, My by Menomena
Music provided by Mevio’s Music Alley.
The Shorts — Castleton Fall
Castleton Fall
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