Extreme danger on snow

The movie “The Crash Reel” was one of the great movie we didn't get to see at the last Sundance Film Festival, but it became highly recommended to us by a friend of mine. It poses, and to a large extent, discusses the problems inherent with developing snow sports like slope-side snowboarding, where rules are being made as the sport evolves in its form and athletes become more sophisticated in their abilities.

Yet, there seem to be no limit to the danger that is lurking around for the participants as these young men and women are constantly pushed to the limit by non-stop evolving events, peer pressure and big money from sponsors. The movie poses the question of the quest for danger and its far reaching implications, not just for the athlete, but for his entire family and loved ones.

A must see movie for all adrenaline-junkies who have never thought much about the consequences of their acts...