Deep Winter (2008)

Best friends set out to be the first people to ski a dangerous Alaskan peak.

Director:

Mikey Hilb

Writers:

Mikey Hilb (story), Glenn Zoller (story),

Stars:

Eric Lively, Kellan Lutz, Michael Madsen

Cast

Credited cast:
Eric Lively	...	Tyler Crowe
Kellan Lutz	...	Mark Rider
Michael Madsen	...	Dean
Luke Goss	...	Stephen Weaks
Peyton List	...	Elisa Rider
Robert Carradine	...	Coach Dando
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Shane Anderson	...	CJ
Betty Austin	...	Mother
K. Danor Gerald	...	Buzzman
Doug Gibbons	...	Father
Jeff Johnson	...	Coach
Josh McLerran	...	Hubert Haddad
Michael Pulte	...	Flip
Ryan Templeman	...	French Boarder #2
Cody Weselis	...	Young Mark

Storyline

Best friends set out to be the first people to ski a dangerous Alaskan peak.

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Genres:

Action | Adventure

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG-13 for drug use and brief language

Details

Official Sites:

Official site

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

27 January 2009 (USA)

Also Known As:

Board or Die

Filming Locations:

Alaska, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

Gigantic Pictures (III)

Technical Specs

Runtime:

96 min

Color:

Color

Did You Know?

Goofs

In the opening credits, Kellan Lutz's first name is misspelled as Kellen.

User Reviews

Breathtaking ski stunts in Alaska make up for a so-so plot

Tyler (Eric Lively) is a hotshot skier with much talent but not enough self-control. His defiance of rules and instruction gets him tossed off the American ski team by his coach (Robert Carradine). Heading back to his Rocky Mountain home, he catches up with old friends, including Mark (Kellan Lutz) and his attractive younger sister, Elisa (Peyton List). Not having a good plan for his future, Tyler and Mark, also a skier, are asked to ski in a put-on-a-show video in Alaska! The concept is that a helicopter will take the duo up to a mountain in the 49th state, drop them off and have a camera rolling. It is one risky business, for small avalanches occur regularly. Only the most skilled athletes and fearless souls need apply. The two men go. There they meet a former Alaskan skier, Dean (Michael Madsen) who will be giving them advice and holding the recorder. Initially, things go well and some spectacular footage is shot. But, with both Mark and Tyler liking to compete "on the edge", will they return home safely? This movie has some of the most terrific scenery and skiing cinematography that most viewers will ever see. Imagine, skiing down a huge mountain in Alaska! Just looking at it makes one a bit dizzy! On the other hand, while the cast is talented and good looking, the plot is mediocre. It also has some drug related elements that might make some film fans uncomfortable. Nevertheless, the movie's unique setting and eye-popping ski stunts make the flick very worthwhile, winter or summer.