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Pangea Collective has announced the return of its Freeride Film Tour, a ten-stop cinematic showcase spotlighting the year’s most compelling stories in skiing and snowboarding. After a successful debut last winter, the 2025 edition expands to more cities, more voices, and more moments that capture the essence of life in the mountains.
From Revelstoke to Mammoth, the tour will feature ten brand-new films from Pangea Collective’s roster of athletes and filmmakers including Ross Tester, Taylor Dobyns, Sam Dallaire, Seth Hill, Yu Sasaki, Carson Sharp, Jonathan Penfield, Claire Hewitt-Demeyer, Holden Samuels, Kendall Goodman, and Jérémie “Jepaq” Paquette. Each project offers a window into the freeride world, its intensity, vulnerability, and evolving sense of community.
“The Film Tour is one of the highlights of our year,” Pangea Collective co-founder Ethan Herman says. “It’s a chance for our athletes to share what they’ve been working on last season, connect with their local communities, and celebrate the start of another winter.”
What’s New in 2025
The Freeride Film Tour began as a grassroots experiment, a chance to see if freeride athletes could control their own storytelling. The result was an incredible first season that merged big-mountain cinematography with the authenticity of those who live it every day.
This year, co-founders Ethan Herman and Noah Schneider have expanded the vision. The 2025 tour brings ten completely new films, new music collaborations, and live appearances at select stops. Each night is designed not just as a screening, but as a gathering, an intersection of riders, fans, and filmmakers who shape this culture from within.
“This year we’re going bigger and better: more films, more events, and more goodies to giveaway,” Herman says. “We’ve got six new locations, including two in Canada, plus live music in Chicago, Denver, and Bozeman. Come and support independent ski and snowboard films from some of your favorite athletes and get stoked for snow!”
The Film Lineup
Each film explores a different corner of the freeride world, from comeback arcs to meditations on balance, risk, and belonging.
Ross Tester – Comeback
After a year away from competition, Ross Tester returns to the Freeride World Tour with a statement run and a renewed perspective.
Taylor Dobyns – Redemption
Following a devastating injury that ended her season in Verbier, Dobyns fights her way back to the start gate with everything on the line.
Sam Dallaire, Seth Hill, & Yu Sasaki – Edge of Fatherhood
Three fathers chase big-mountain lines while learning to navigate the risks, responsibilities, and rewards of raising kids.
Carson Sharp – Liminal
A ski journey through Japan that explores the tension between commercialized resorts and the raw spirit of authentic ski culture. Featuring Kye Matlock and Max Bass.
Holden Samuels – Outlier
Raised in Big Sky surrounded by skiers, Samuels brings a distinctly snowboarder’s perspective to the Freeride World Tour.
Carson Sharp – Switch
Filmed in British Columbia, Switch explores how shifting perspectives transform both the way we ride and the way we see ourselves.
*Trailer not yet released*
Jonathan Penfield – Technician
An engineer of the mountain, Penfield applies a meticulous eye and inventive style to freeride snowboarding’s global stage.
*Trailer not yet released*
Claire Hewitt-Demeyer – Dunes to Descents
Claire’s pursuit of the ride carries her from desert dunes to Alaska’s snow-choked spines, where weeks of waiting reveal the raw power of patience.
*Trailer not yet released*
Jérémie “Jepaq” Paquette – Ascent
Whistler’s ultimate ski bum returns from injury to chase the dream life as a professional skier, blending humor and humility with raw passion.
*Trailer not yet released*
Kendall Goodman – Happy Place
After a season of parties, powder, and a surreal stem-cell recovery dream, Goodman finds his way back to snow, and to the reason he rides.
*Trailer not yet released*
Why It Matters
At a time when ski media is increasingly commercial and algorithm-driven, the Freeride Film Tour feels refreshingly independent. Pangea Collective, part production studio, part creative community, has become known for elevating voices that might otherwise stay local.
The films are built on connection, not competition. They highlight the emotional range of mountain life: the heartbreak of injury, the patience of waiting for conditions, the quiet joy of a perfect turn.
Pangea’s team captures that duality with honesty, a balance between cinematic beauty and human imperfection. The result is a lineup that feels as alive as the riders it features.
Each screening also serves as a community event. Expect local athlete appearances, live Q&A sessions, and gear giveaways from partner brands. It’s a night that blends film, friendship, and the anticipation of winter, a reminder of what brings freeriders together long before the first snowfall.
Tour Highlights
The 2025 tour kicked off in Revelstoke, British Columbia on October 4, then will travel through the U.S. and Canada before wrapping in Mammoth Lakes, California, on December 4.
Some stops include live music and athlete features, from Sonic Motel in Chicago to The Love Darts in Bozeman.
Remaining 2025 Freeride Film Tour Schedule
Tickets available now: Pangea-Collective.com/Events
Chicago
Thursday, October 16 | 7:00 PM
Epiphany Center for the Arts – 201 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL
Salt Lake City
Friday, October 24 | 7:00 PM
Brewvies Cinema Pub – 677 S 200 W, Salt Lake City, UT
Boulder
Sunday, November 9 | 7:30 PM
Gordon Gamm Theater – 2590 Walnut St, Boulder, CO
Denver
Thursday, November 13 | 7:30 PM
The Oriental Theater – 4335 W 44th Ave, Denver, CO
Whistler
Thursday, November 13 | 7:30 PM
Maury Young Arts Centre – 4335 Blackcomb Way, Whistler, BC
Bozeman
Friday, November 14 | 7:00 PM
Rialto Theater – 10 W Main St, Bozeman, MT
New York
Thursday, November 20 | 6:15 PM
Nitehawk Cinema – 136 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Tahoe
Saturday, November 29 | 7:00 PM
Alibi Ale Works – 10069 Bridge St, Truckee, CA
Mammoth
Thursday, December 4 | 7:00 PM
Minaret Cinemas – 437 Old Mammoth Rd, Mammoth Lakes, CA
Athlete Roster
Here’s the current roster of elite athletes represented by Pangea Collective (across ski, snowboard, mountain bike and surf):
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Natalie Allport
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Bodhi Kuhn
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Ross Tester
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Sage Burke
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Dane Tudor
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Michaela Davis-Meehan
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Timm Schroder
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Holden Samuels
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Roee Ostfeld
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Ryan McElmon
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Agostina Vietti
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Jonathan Penfield
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Michael Mawn
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Warren Doyle
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Shayne Blue Sandblom
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Kendall Goodman
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Jérémie Paquette
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Finn Eisenman
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Claire Hewitt-Demeyer
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Colton Shaff
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Sam Dallaire
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Taylor Dobyns
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Isidora Assler
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Britta Winans
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Kai Smart
The Future of Freeride Storytelling
Pangea Collective’s success signals something bigger than a film tour, it’s a shift in how mountain stories are told. These aren’t corporate edits; they’re collaborations between athletes and filmmakers who live the same lives.
By combining professional production with the spirit of DIY creativity, the Freeride Film Tour bridges generations of mountain culture, from those raised on VHS ski movies to the digital-native creators carving new paths forward.
Their mantra is authenticity: a shared belief that freeride isn’t just about skiing or snowboarding, but about the people who risk, rebuild, and return every winter.
As the tour travels across North America, it carries that message, that the spirit of freeride is as much about resilience and artistry as it is about steep lines and deep snow.
For more information, full tour details, and tickets, visit pangea-collective.com/events.
