Documentaries on BlueMax Media

150 Hours from home

Sun, 01 Mar 2026 14:18:00 +0000

A return to skiing’s birthplace.

The Faction crew sought out untracked 4,000-meter peaks via air, road and camel in one of Central Asia’s most isolated mountain ranges.

Glacial rivers freeze solid by dawn and rage by afternoon. Wind strips faces to blue ice overnight. With rescue days away, stakes were high.

All to be in Mongolia’s remote Altai Mountains, where skiing originated over 10,000 years ago.

Starring: Sam Anthamatten Cody Cirillo Elisabeth Gerritzen Andrew Pollard

Portraits

Tue, 18 Feb 2025 10:35:00 +0000

Portraits is a mini documentary series highlighting three athletes from the Faction Skis team—three icons of the global freeski scene: Alex Hall, Sam Anthamatten, and Elisabeth Gerritzen.

Counting to three

Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:52:00 +0000

From her childhood to her latest X Games, this short documentary traces Megan Oldham’s journey. Discover her life, family and friends, first medals, daily training, and, above all, how she left an indelible mark on women’s freestyle skiing.

Reshapes

Sat, 30 Oct 2021 10:14:00 +0000

Pierre Vaultier is back to ride a brand-new, even more impressive snow structure in Serre-Chevalier. A meticulously sculpted line with precise jumps and daring cliffside landings, the 2017 World Champion and two-time Olympic snowboard cross champion makes riding it look almost effortless.

Roots

Thu, 28 Oct 2021 12:59:00 +0000

The Faction Collective’s third feature film uncovers the foundations of freeskiing as seen by the current generation of skiers. From the caves of the Dolomites to the nightscapes of Ruka and the mythic peaks surrounding Verbier, “Roots” takes us on a journey through the vibrant spectrum of freeskiing.

Alta

Wed, 27 Oct 2021 09:42:00 +0000

The Faction Collective team descends on Alta, Utah for a spring session to remember. From sailing through deep pow to slashing through springtime slush, follow in the flow as the team ride through every type of terrain in Alta’s renowned winter playground.

Mt. Hood

Tue, 26 Oct 2021 10:23:00 +0000

An all-star team makes the spring journey to Mount Hood for hand built booters and deep slush action.

Recipe

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 14:53:00 +0000

RECIPE is a 100% female freeski documentary, filmed during the winter of 2021/22.

From the steep mountains of the French Alps to the streets of Salt Lake City, this movie highlights the current level of women’s freeskiing, while going deep into the motivations, mindset and shared sense of purpose needed to push their limits on skis. It’s a movie about the strength of a female action sports’ collective.

Chile, Spirit of the Volcano

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 13:30:00 +0000

The Faction Collective travels to Chile for a ski touring adventure. The mission? Discover and ski some of the most impressive volcanoes on a road-trip south, connecting with the local community to understand the significance of the volcano in Chilean culture.

Versatile

Sun, 24 Oct 2021 11:01:00 +0000

Both experts in their disciplines, Victor De Le Rue and Sam Anthamatten are always in search of fun and new adventures. As team athletes and freeriders, they’re redefining the way we move in the mountains. The goal is no longer just reaching a summit and descending -they now jump over crevasses, charge down steep slopes, climb ice walls to master them, and use their paragliders to overcome obstacles.