In The Media

Reviews of skiing and snowboarding films from the 80s and 90s. We cover plot, action sequences, and how these movies shaped winter sports culture.

Movie Review of 'Aspen Extreme'

Two ski instructors living in a van chase the Aspen dream, but find themselves trapped by drugs and desperation instead.

Movie Review of 'Avalanche Alley'

A ski resort owner battles an avalanche and a buried wife in this action thriller that struggles with clunky plot devices and shallow character motivations.

Movie Review of 'Better Off Dead'

John Cusack's heartbroken teen tackles an impossible ski run to win back his ex in this hilarious 80s love story.

Movie Review of 'Extreme Days'

Four friends hit the road to say goodbye to their grandfather in this 2001 film mixing extreme sports with an unexpectedly heartfelt story.

Movie Review of 'Frostbite'

Frostbite is a ski party movie that leans into stereotypes and silly humour, with an earnest love story buried beneath the crude jokes and snowboarding antics.

Movie Review of 'Hot Dog'

A classic 80s ski movie that goes beyond the usual clichés to deliver real competition and romance on the slopes.

Movie Review of 'Ski School 1 and 2'

These '90s ski comedies follow party-loving instructors battling corporate takeovers on the slopes with pranks and romance.

Movie Review of 'Snowboard Academy'

A ski resort owner hires a bumbling safety coordinator to save his business in this lighthearted snowboard comedy with slapstick humour and family drama.

Movie Review of 'Winter Break'

Winter Break is a heartfelt indie film about young adults finding love and purpose in Aspen, despite misleading marketing.