21. Absinthe around the world

The winter is in full effect and the Absinthe footage keeps stacking up. Justin Hostynek and Shane Charlebois returned from a successful three week trip to Japan with Nicolas Müller, Eero Ettala and Kevin Pearce. Travis Rice shifted it into high gear in Jackson with Dan Brisse and Mark Carter after a ten day trip to the Nixon Tavarua High Tide hold'em where he placed second.This weekend the crew based in Switzerland lead by filmer David Vladyka built the infamous camel jump that hasn't been sessioned since JP, Romain and Trevor hit it four years ago for Futureproof. There have already been reports that the jump can be seen from outer space. JP Solberg, Jules Reymond are on weather-hold and sent out an invitation to Romain deMarchi to hit this beast with them. Romain reportedly has cut is Canada trip short and will be back just in time.Hopes are high but it all comes down to some cooperation from Mother Nature. Stay tuned.

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22. Mission accomplished

Saturday started off with promising conditions. Everything came together on a perfect blue bird day after a few days of heavy snow fall in Portes du Soleil. The camel toe jump which had been shaped a week earlier was waiting to be dusted off and deflowered. We brought in the helicopter from Verbier (Heli Alps) to get a third angle but also to help out the riders by allowing them to focus their energy on stomping some big things instead of hiking endlessly. Eight people made it happen. Romain deMarchi, Jules Reymond, and JP Solberg, together with two photographers Howzee and Ahriel Povic and Absinthe Filmers, Eric, Vlady and Brusti. Good vibes on the hill helped bring it all together. Around noon everything was ready and the helicopter took off with David Vladyka filming from the bird. JP lead the way and among other things, brought his double corked trick from last year to the big leagues. The resulting photos that you will be peeping in the mags next winter will blow your mind… and the film shots worked out, too.        

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23. Alaska 2009

You can check out the Absinthe crew in Alaska on snowboard magazine photo by Scott Sullivan

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24. Travis Rice interview

Travis talks about riding Alaska, filming with Absinthe again, and his next big movie project. click here to read the interview on snowboard magazine photo by Tim Zimmerman photo by Scott Sullivan

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25. Tribal

Tribal (2000 release) > WATCH THE TRAILER The first collaboration between Patrick Armbruster and Justin Hostynek, this film marks the beginning of a new type of film-making in snowboarding. Mostly freestyle with some unique jibs, this film will hook you up. featuring  Michi Albin :: Steve Gruber :: Stefan Gimpl :: Dani Sappa :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Romain deMarchi :: Nicolas Müller :: Axel Pauporté :: Beckna :: Iker Fernandez :: Nic Droz :: Yannick Amevet length 31 min sound Air, Primus, Dj Shadow, Tony Touch …

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26. Transcendence

Transcendence (2001 release) This underground classic is considered by many to be Absinthe Films' greatest work to date. Transcendence marks the beginning of new kind of snowboarding film. featuring Travis Rice :: Axel Pauporte :: Iker Fernandez :: Gigi Rüf :: Nicolas Müller :: Yannick Amevet :: Jonas Emery :: David Pitschi :: Peter Strom :: Kale Stephens :: Dani Sappa :: Romain deMarchi :: Tina Basich :: Jeremy Jones :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Steve Gruber :: Michi Albin :: JP Solberg length approx. 38 minutes   sound The Clash, Trans Am, The Beatles …

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27. Vivid

Vivid (2002 release) > WATCH THE TRAILER Tired of the same old formula? Here's some next level shit that will be setting the new standard. Rice, deMarchi, Solberg, Jones and Pauporte deliver some unforgettable riding, while names like Muller, Kalbermatten and Moore make some big deposits of their own in your long-term memory banks. This breakthrough film includes impossible new camera angles that let you tag along within high-fiving distance of some of the best riders on the planet. featuring Romain deMarchi :: Nicolas Müller :: Travis Rice :: Tristan Picot :: JP Solberg :: Gigi Rüf :: Jonaven Moore :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Iker Fernandez :: Jeremy Jones :: Fredi Kalbermatten length approx. 45 minutes   sound The Strokes, Radiohead, Busta Rhymes, Beastie Boys, Damien Marley..

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28. Saturation

Saturation (2003 release) > WATCH THE TRAILER Saturation documents the movement away from handrail-heavy snow culture and brings you back to the mountains, back to the powder and back to having fun with your friends. Riders like Rice, deMarchi, Muller and Nyvelt mark the beginning of a revolution in snowboarding based on the merging of freestyle and big mountain riding. featuring  Trevor Andrew :: Travis Rice :: Yannick Amevet :: Victoria Jealouse :: Jeremy Jones :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Romain deMarchi :: Nicolas Müller :: Axel Pauporté :: Steve Gruber :: Gigi Rüf :: JP Solberg :: Fredi Kalbermatten :: Brandon Ruff length approx. 52 minutes   sound Radiohead, Rjd2, Jane's Addiction, Dandy Warhols, The Beatnuts, Ugly Duckling, Mr.Lif, Patrick Hernandez

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29. POP

POP (2004 release) > WATCH THE TRAILER Pop is the fifth Absinthe Films release since Justin Hostynek and Patrick Armbruster joined forces. This film has exclusive coverage of the first ever Chad's gap snowboarding session. In this session, Travis Rice and Romain de Marchi throw down the heaviest snowboarding in any film this year, raising the bar considerably with +150 foot tricks and we don't mean cab fives. A thrilling blend of all aspects of snowboarding set to a soundtrack that will have you out adding to your cd collection plus all of the extras that you have come to expect from Absinthe Films. featuring  Travis Rice :: Nicolas Müller :: Romain DeMarchi :: Gigi Rüf :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Jonaven Moore :: Trevor Andrew :: David Mélançon :: Nicolas Droz :: Stefan Gimpl :: Axel Pauporté :: Yannick Amevet :: Steve Gruber :: Matt Beardmore :: Ingemar Backman :: Kier Dillon length approx. 50 minutes  sound Air, Fugazi, Rjd2, Supersuckers, Wes Makepeace, Beastie Boys, Dan The Automator, Stiffed, Autechre

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30. Futureproof

Futureproof (2005 release) > WATCH THE TRAILER Big jumps are sick... and once again we have that category well covered. But there will always be a bigger jump or that extra one eighty added to the rotation that will dethrone last year's golden moment. So... what aspects of snowboarding can withstand the test of time? We spent the winter examining this question and came up with some answers that will have you waxing your board and watching the Weather Channel in September. You will see. featuring Gigi Rüf :: Romain deMarchi :: Wolle Nyvelt :: Kurt Wastell :: Trevor Andrew :: Jonaven Moore :: Christophe Schmidt :: DCP :: JP Solberg :: Matt Beardmore :: Nicolas Müller :: Chris Coulter :: Yannick Amevet :: Nicolas Droz :: Jules Reymond :: Jussi Tarvainen length approx. 40 minutes  sound Autolux, Nina Simone, Blonde Redhead, Louis XIV, Mos Def featuring Busta Rhymes, Trans Am, Cursive, Handsome Boy Modeling School, Fugazi, Metric, Dog's Die in Hot Cars, Gorillaz, AMS-#1

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