DEGREES NORTH

A film about what exploration means to three of the most progressive athletes in big-mountain freeriding

“In our world, everyone sees exploration as finding a place no one has touched. But maybe exploration is also about finding a new way to do things.” - Xavier De Le Rue

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THE TEAM

XAVIER DE LE RUE
BIG-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDER

"BIG MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDING IS WHERE I FIND MY PLACE"

An icon of the big mountain movement, Xav has pushed snowboarding in both competition and through his relentless innovation in the mountains.

SAM ANTHAMATTEN
BIG-MOUNTAIN SKIER

"SKIING IS LIKE ENTERING ANOTHER DIMENSION"

Zermatt-born Sam Anthamatten is a certified guide, accomplished alpinist, and one of the hottest names in big-mountain freeriding.

RALPH BACKSTROM
BIG-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDER

"PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE? IT'S ALL SNOWBOARDING FOR ME"

A true multi-disciplinarian, Ralph’s snowboarding has brought him from the X-Games start gate to the steeps of Alaska.