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Hey guys Crest Pictures was kind enough to put the entire Freerider film online and I wanted to extend it to the Splitboarding community. This project was a total blast and I hope that it can inspire individuals to look at our sport in a different light. If anyone has any questions in general feel free to contact me @ Kylemiller411@gmail.com





"The temperature was below zero, the winds were light and the snow was shin deep with nothing firm lurking underneath. I had dreamed of this day for years. We were alone without any wind and below us was going to be some of the best turns of our life. The snow stayed consistently soft for the entirety of the run, riding 4600 feet to the White River crossing before stopping. In total we hiked over ten miles, 5400 feet and 13 hours for a single run." ~ Kyle Miller

Crest Pictures is pleased to announce the release of their latest production, FreeRider, a short film about splitboard mountaineer Kyle Miller. FreeRider is a documentary chronicling Miller's passion for his sport, his great love of the wilderness and mountain scenery, his ski bum lifestyle, his triumphs and disappointments, his pain and his joys, and his unyielding dedication towards fulfilling his riding dreams. Each season Miller sets a high bar for himself. In 2010, he successfully climbed and rode all 25 volcanoes in the Western United States. Last season he went for and completed Washington’s 10 highest peaks while the cameras rolled during the filming of FreeRider.

FreeRider had its world premiere on December 9, 2010 at the 7th International Free Ride Film Festival in St-Lary-Soulan, France. We were very proud to be one of the sixteen freeriding films to compete in this elite event. And, pretty stoked too! Kyle was on hand to introduce the film to a packed theater.

FreeRider had its U.S. premiere on Friday, Feb 3, 2011 at the Seattle Mountaineers in front of the hometown crowd.

For details about these and other upcoming screenings see FreeRider at: crestpictures.com/freerider

Please don't hesitate to contact us about screenings in your town too. Email: crestpictures@frontier.com

Produced and directed by Robert and Kathy Chrestensen
Filmed and edited by Robert Chrestensen
Music by permission from these Pacific NW groups:
"Moonlight" by Elk and Boar
"Born Lucky" by Handful of Luvin'
"Excuse This Honesty" by Again and Again
"Castles Made of Snow" by J Minus
"On My Way Home" by James Coates
Plus "Wait for Me" by international recording artist Moby

Backcountry footage by Jason Hummel, Jacob Hase and Kyle Miller

Thanks for posting Kyle! Tell Crest I'm sorry for not posting it myself.

Wow Kyle your backyard is stellar! Dig the mellow vibe of the flick, Thanks for sharing

Kyle
The movie was well received at Splitfest DownUnder.
Great story and some good riding make for great viewing .
All that on $7k is unbelievable!
Cheers

Sweet flick Kyle Wish I could have made the premiere in WA. Thanks for the stoke. I'd tell you to keep it up, but I know you're love for the mountains will do that for you!

Very cool---nicely done!

Thanks for sharing. Definitely inspiring, but I think you need to pack a little more food

I feel humbled and inspired after watching this video. I was disappointed when it ended... " Damn it! I want my chocolate milk"

I wanted you to have your chocolate milk too. You deserved it! haha

Thanks for that! You really kicked ass!
I agree with the above posts - I wanted you to have your chocolate milk AND bring more food!

Wonderful! Thank you for sharing, Kyle.

1. Hope to buy you a chocolate milk someday.
2. Going to pick up some First Ascent gear this year.

Cheers!

"You need to Climb what you ski". Inspirational on many levels to me. Thanks for the stoke Kyle.

Thanks, Kyle and Crest Pictures for sharing this awesome vid.

Beautiful..........

Be Fearless & Keep Smilin'

Here's to a fabulous season

Have a great one

Steve