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This short documentary about freestyle skiing was directed for the NZ Tourist and Publicity Department by Sam Neill (who would shortly achieve fame as an actor). This was one of several docos directed by Neill while at the National Film Unit; other subjects included the Red Mole theatre troupe and architect Ian Athfield. The skiers put on daring displays of their 'art' in locations including Mount Hutt, Queenstown and Tongariro National Park. 70s snow-styles (and beards) abound. The film was translated into French, Japanese, Italian, German and Spanish.
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The American is my buddy Gary Bigham.
He's from Detroit originally. Monroc, Chamonix Valley is is home nowadays.
Vitaminski.com
brill - can't believe it was 20 years ago that I worked at hutt - look at it 13 years earlier - no new skool one turn heros could ski crud like that
Benson (mount hutt 1990-93)
Loved this film. This must be the film that gave them the idea to film Hot Tub Time Machine. I remember watching skiers of this caliber in the 70's and thinking what they are really good. What a difference in the caliber of good skiing then, verus now, 2010.
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gary bigham
Posted at 10.18PM - 08.10.2010
Hey they spelled my name wrong! What a great time that was in NZ 1976,,, I'm still living in Chamonix and skiing all winter, If any of you are passing through look me up,,,, vitamin_ski@yahoo.com ski ya later Gary Bigham