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Mark Abma (born March 3, 1980) is a professional freeskier from Whistler Blackcomb, British Columbia. He has won numerous awards, including the Powder Video Award for Best Male Performance in 2007 and 2005. Abma was first known as a mogul and park skier, but moved on to the back country and heliskiing later in his career. He has been featured in many extreme skiing movies.
Recently, Mark has started up an advocacy group called One Step, whose goal is to help skiers and ski resorts reduce their carbon footprint.
Moreover Abma helped Salomon to design their ski called the "Shogun".
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Sean Martin Pettit (born July 27, 1992) is a Canadian freeskier born in Ottawa, Ontario. He grew up in Chelsea, Quebec until the age of 7. He now resides in Pemberton, British Columbia.
Pettit is a big mountain skier who has appeared in many popular ski movies. He is managed by Superheroes Management Pettit was signed by Red Bull at the age of 13 becoming their youngest athlete ever. In 2008 he appeared on the Today program, along with the late Shane McConkey.
Pettit has filmed prominent segments for ski movie pioneers Matchstick Productions.
Other film appearances:
Actors: Shane McConkey (actor), Steve Winter (director), Mark Abma (actor), Sarah Burke (actress),
Plot: School is in session, featuring the honor students of skiing performing at the top of their game. Classrooms include: Bella Coola, B.C., Aspen CO, and the Alps of Norway. Senior Class member Shane McConkey returns with a performance of a lifetime, ski basing across the Alps and absolutely schooling his home of Lake Tahoe, CA. Sophomores Tanner Hall, Mark Abma and Eric Pollard deliver the best all around segments in skiing. The freshmen class of Ingrid Backstrom and Tanner Rainville will open people's minds to the next level of skiing. The class of 2004 proves to be the best in skiing's history.
Keywords: matchstick, ski, skiingActors: Todd Jones (producer), Steve Jones (producer), Erik Roner (actor), Sage Cattabriga-Alosa (actor), Dash Longe (actor), Mark Abma (actor), Rory Bushfield (actor), J.F. Cusson (actor), Marc-Andre Bellieveau (actor), Clint Fiala (actor), Kristi Leskinen (actress), Boyd Easley (actor), Matt Sterbenz (actor), Peter Olenick (actor), Dan Gardiner (actor),
Plot: SALAD DAYS, noun: a time of youthful indiscretion and delinquency. What really are the SALAD DAYS? TGR answers with the tightest in jib style and culture. Check it: backcountry air, cliffs, rails, urban, pipe, and more. Witness skiing's new generation experience the sessions they wish would last forever. These are the happy days, the SALAD DAYS as they say, when the boys are green in judgment, cold in blood.
Keywords: action-sports, ski, snowboard, teton-gravity-researchMark Abma delivers some of the best segments season after season, and this last season was no different. Traveling from Europe to Revelstoke, and finishing in Alaska there is no shortage of tricks, big technical lines, and deep powder in this athlete edit. Enjoy this special cut from RUIN AND ROSE, available here https://skimovie.com/portfolio-item/ruin-rose-2016/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/MSPfilmsYT More info at http://www.skimovie.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSPFilms Instagram: http://instagram.com/mspfilms Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspfilms
Follow along with Pro Skier Mark Abma and friends as they kick-off the 2015/16 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb. The season started with over 5 meters (or 16 feet) of fluffy powder which is an excellent indicator of what's to come during the season ahead. Book your ski getaway today and find the deal that is best for you - http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/purchase/deals-packages Producers: Mark Abma and Beacon Media Group || www.beaconmediagroup.ca Skiers: Mark Abma, Dean Bercovitch, Kye Petersen Additional Filming: Guillaume Tessier, Kye Petersen Park Segment Music: Mat The Alien - “This Ain’t War” Watch more videos and check out recent photos here: http://bit.ly/1S7CWZB Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whistlerblackcomb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
MSP brings their award winning approach to the table with Claim, The Greatest Ski Movie… EVER! this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Claim features several longtime MSP all-stars as well as newcomers including Sean Pettit. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
“Attack of La Niña,” chronicles the deepest North American winter in recent history. This new film follows in the footsteps of “The Way I See It,” MSP’s 2010 release and the most decorated ski movie of all time. “Attack of La Niña” showcases the talents of today’s best skiers in a journey through the snowiest winter of their lives. This action-packed film – captured using the most state of the art camera equipment available – demonstrates the limit of what is possible in modern freeskiing. Featuring super steep descents, unbelievably deep powder, and giant airs, “Attack of La Niña” will transport you to Colorado, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, and many other world-class destinations. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echob...
Follow five professional skiers and their talents through the Alaskan mountain ranges to the underground gambling scene in Whistler, BC. The five men have resorted to scamming their own industry in order to make a living. Only to run into trouble with two other professional skiers seemingly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
--------------------enjoy------------------------commend-------------------rate--------------- sooooo much snow..:D MSP brings their award-winning approach to the table with "CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!" this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Highlights from the film include the introduction of 15-year-old phenom Sean Pettit, early season deep pow with Mark Abma, Matchstick's return to Alaska over the course of four epic shoots, and a speed riding session from Chamonix, France -- literally a synthesis of paragliding and skiing where skiers skip down sheer mountain faces with the aid of a small paraglider. Matchstick captured this insane new sport with a state of the art high-definition helicopter mounted camera."CLAIM" is shot in high-definition on loc...
Episode 1 of The Scenic Route. Chris Rubens and Dana Flahr join Mark Abma for a trip deep in the Kootenay wilds, where they immerse themselves in the lifecycle of water. From the Earth’s renewing geothermal pools, to the fluffy pillows that weight the ancient rainforest, they imbibe in the core element of skiing. Meanwhile geologist Glenn Woodsworth and First Nations Vern Shanoss explain the scientific and spiritual facets of one of the planet’s most enigmatic gifts: hot springs. -Matt Cote
http://iamprosnow.org - Mark Abma, Michelle Parker, and Doug Stoup are pro snow, but what does snow think about them? We may never know... scratch that, we definitely know, and you can too if you watch this video. --- In 2013, I AM PRO SNOW, along with Warren Miller Entertainment, sent U.S. Olympic Gold Medalist Ted Ligety and PRO SNOW Climate Ambassadors Michelle Parker, Doug Stoup and Mark Abma to Greenland so they could witness the effects of climate change first-hand. Take a peek behind-the-scenes with these funny outtakes from interviews between Pro Snow Ambassadors and their buddy Snow. --- I AM PRO SNOW is a grassroots initiative of The Climate Reality Project (http://climaterealityproject.org) that brings together the skiers, riders, and winter sports industries most affected by c...
Follow along with Pro Skier Mark Abma and friends as they kick-off the 2015/16 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb. The season started with over 5 meters (or 16 feet) of fluffy powder which is an excellent indicator of what's to come during the season ahead. Book your ski getaway today and find the deal that is best for you - http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/purchase/deals-packages Producers: Mark Abma and Beacon Media Group || www.beaconmediagroup.ca Skiers: Mark Abma, Dean Bercovitch, Kye Petersen Additional Filming: Guillaume Tessier, Kye Petersen Park Segment Music: Mat The Alien - “This Ain’t War” Watch more videos and check out recent photos here: http://bit.ly/1S7CWZB Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whistlerblackcomb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
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Episode 1 of The Scenic Route. Chris Rubens and Dana Flahr join Mark Abma for a trip deep in the Kootenay wilds, where they immerse themselves in the lifecycle of water. From the Earth’s renewing geothermal pools, to the fluffy pillows that weight the ancient rainforest, they imbibe in the core element of skiing. Meanwhile geologist Glenn Woodsworth and First Nations Vern Shanoss explain the scientific and spiritual facets of one of the planet’s most enigmatic gifts: hot springs. -Matt Cote
Mark Abma and Richard Permin are the first riders to answer questions from fans on the Facebook page of the Swatch Skiers Cup
Sammy filmed with the Matchstick team for the first time since SEVEN SUNNY DAYS (2007). Joining our crew in Revelstoke for some incredibly steep and deep heli skiing with Mark Abma, Markus Eder, and Eric Hjorleifson. Now we hope you enjoy this athlete edit from a very memorable trip for RUIN AND ROSE, available here: https://skimovie.com/portfolio-item/ruin-rose-2016/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/MSPfilmsYT More info at http://www.skimovie.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSPFilms Instagram: http://instagram.com/mspfilms Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspfilms
Mark Abma delivers some of the best segments season after season, and this last season was no different. Traveling from Europe to Revelstoke, and finishing in Alaska there is no shortage of tricks, big technical lines, and deep powder in this athlete edit. Enjoy this special cut from RUIN AND ROSE, available here https://skimovie.com/portfolio-item/ruin-rose-2016/ Subscribe: http://bit.ly/MSPfilmsYT More info at http://www.skimovie.com/ Follow us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MSPFilms Instagram: http://instagram.com/mspfilms Twitter: https://twitter.com/mspfilms
Follow along with Pro Skier Mark Abma and friends as they kick-off the 2015/16 winter season at Whistler Blackcomb. The season started with over 5 meters (or 16 feet) of fluffy powder which is an excellent indicator of what's to come during the season ahead. Book your ski getaway today and find the deal that is best for you - http://www.whistlerblackcomb.com/purchase/deals-packages Producers: Mark Abma and Beacon Media Group || www.beaconmediagroup.ca Skiers: Mark Abma, Dean Bercovitch, Kye Petersen Additional Filming: Guillaume Tessier, Kye Petersen Park Segment Music: Mat The Alien - “This Ain’t War” Watch more videos and check out recent photos here: http://bit.ly/1S7CWZB Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/whistlerblackcomb Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebo...
MSP brings their award winning approach to the table with Claim, The Greatest Ski Movie… EVER! this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Claim features several longtime MSP all-stars as well as newcomers including Sean Pettit. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
“Attack of La Niña,” chronicles the deepest North American winter in recent history. This new film follows in the footsteps of “The Way I See It,” MSP’s 2010 release and the most decorated ski movie of all time. “Attack of La Niña” showcases the talents of today’s best skiers in a journey through the snowiest winter of their lives. This action-packed film – captured using the most state of the art camera equipment available – demonstrates the limit of what is possible in modern freeskiing. Featuring super steep descents, unbelievably deep powder, and giant airs, “Attack of La Niña” will transport you to Colorado, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, and many other world-class destinations. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echob...
Follow five professional skiers and their talents through the Alaskan mountain ranges to the underground gambling scene in Whistler, BC. The five men have resorted to scamming their own industry in order to make a living. Only to run into trouble with two other professional skiers seemingly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
--------------------enjoy------------------------commend-------------------rate--------------- sooooo much snow..:D MSP brings their award-winning approach to the table with "CLAIM, The Greatest Ski Movie... EVER!" this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Highlights from the film include the introduction of 15-year-old phenom Sean Pettit, early season deep pow with Mark Abma, Matchstick's return to Alaska over the course of four epic shoots, and a speed riding session from Chamonix, France -- literally a synthesis of paragliding and skiing where skiers skip down sheer mountain faces with the aid of a small paraglider. Matchstick captured this insane new sport with a state of the art high-definition helicopter mounted camera."CLAIM" is shot in high-definition on loc...
Episode 1 of The Scenic Route. Chris Rubens and Dana Flahr join Mark Abma for a trip deep in the Kootenay wilds, where they immerse themselves in the lifecycle of water. From the Earth’s renewing geothermal pools, to the fluffy pillows that weight the ancient rainforest, they imbibe in the core element of skiing. Meanwhile geologist Glenn Woodsworth and First Nations Vern Shanoss explain the scientific and spiritual facets of one of the planet’s most enigmatic gifts: hot springs. -Matt Cote
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Follow five professional skiers and their talents through the Alaskan mountain ranges to the underground gambling scene in Whistler, BC. The five men have resorted to scamming their own industry in order to make a living. Only to run into trouble with two other professional skiers seemingly in the wrong place at the wrong time. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
MSP brings their award winning approach to the table with Claim, The Greatest Ski Movie… EVER! this time poking fun at themselves and the industry as a whole. Claim features several longtime MSP all-stars as well as newcomers including Sean Pettit. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echoboom.tv Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/echoboomsports Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/EchoBoomSports Follow us on Instagram: http://instagram.com/echoboomsports
Push is the MSP feature film release and winner of Powder Magazine’s prestigious Movie of the Year award. Athletes push the limits of the sport of skiing to new heights every day, and Push takes you around the world to locations including Japan, China, Norway, Terrace BC, Aspen CO, and Whistler BC to see what’s possible on skis. See what the record-breaking winter of 2006 produced with an all-star crew featuring Mark Abma, Simon Dumont, Eric Hjorleifson, Shane McConkey, Sarah Burke, Ingrid Backstrom, Rory Bushfield, Mike Douglas, Eric Pollard, JT Holmes, Chris Rubens, Daron Rahlves, Sammy Carlson, Hugo Harrisson, and Mike Wilson. The Push soundtrack showcases artists including Wolfmother, The Cult, Supersuckers, Death Cab for Cutie, The Faint, Cunninlynguists, Fort Minor, and many more. S...
“Attack of La Niña,” chronicles the deepest North American winter in recent history. This new film follows in the footsteps of “The Way I See It,” MSP’s 2010 release and the most decorated ski movie of all time. “Attack of La Niña” showcases the talents of today’s best skiers in a journey through the snowiest winter of their lives. This action-packed film – captured using the most state of the art camera equipment available – demonstrates the limit of what is possible in modern freeskiing. Featuring super steep descents, unbelievably deep powder, and giant airs, “Attack of La Niña” will transport you to Colorado, Alaska, British Columbia, Washington, California, and many other world-class destinations. Subscribe to EchoBoom Sports! http://bit.ly/18VxJeD Check out the new http://www.echob...
INDESTRUCTIBLE (2003 release of Aggressive Instincts Productions) ORIGINAL DESCRIPTION: Aggressive Instincts Productions is proud to be releasing its seventh new school freestyle skiing video in its long history of chronicling the evolution of the sport. Not only does INDESTRUCTIBLE stay true to AIP form with only the most progressive skiing footage, most talented riders and most powerful soundtrack, it also introduces a few new faces on the grommet scene and shows that the women aren't far behind the men, either. Staying true to form with other AIP videos, INDESTRUCTIBLE delivers a skillful cast of characters, including David Crichton, Chris Turpin, Mark Abma, Jon Olsson and Scott Hibbert, among many others. Likewise, it is sure not to disappoint on the soundtrack side, either, with ban...
Times change, just as each season gives way to the next. For passionate skiers around the globe, however, the time of year can never undermine the enthusiasm for their next great day on snow. Regardless of weather, conditions, or the effort required to get there, “a bad day of skiing still beats a good day at work.” As summer eases into fall and fall eventually fades to winter, dreams of skiing occupy our minds and we focus all of our energy on returning to the mountains. MSP Films, the production powerhouse behind MCCONKEY and DAYS OF MY YOUTH, is proud to present FADE TO WINTER. Featuring jaw-dropping action from Alaska, Iceland, British Columbia, Japan, Colorado, Italy, and New England, this film captures the spirit of nine skiers who go to great lengths for the sport that they ...
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This is a story of rising to the ultimate challenge. Having the courage to risk fatal exposure and the perseverance demanded on the quest for achievement. These are not solely physical feats, they are mental conquests. From the creators of the award winning film “All.I.Can”, Sherpas Cinema is proud to present their newest feature film, Into The Mind. With stunning cinematography and groundbreaking storytelling techniques, the Sherpas blur the lines between dream state and reality, and immerse you into the mind of a common skier as he attempts to climb and ski the ultimate mountain. Innovative athlete segments are actually a glimpse into his dreamscape, each one harboring messages that help inform our hero’s current, real-life choices. As you experience the majesty of Alaska, Bolivia, ...
An unparalleled cinematic experience: All.I.Can is a stunning exploratory essay that compares the challenges of big mountain skiing to the challenges of global climate change. Shot on 6 continents over 2 years, the world's best skiers deliver inspirational performances while ground-breaking cinematography expands our vision of the natural world. Journey through Morocco's majestic desert peaks, Greenland's icy fjords, Chile's volcanic craters, Alaskan spine walls, and more. Join the revolution and experience one of the most spectacular, captivating, and thought-provoking films ever created in the action sports genre. Multi-award winning Directors Dave Mossop and Eric Crosland journey to Chile, Morocco, Alaska, BC and beyond with riders Kye Petersen, Mark Abma, Eric Hjorleifson, JP Auclair...