It's a sad day in the world of surfing, skating, skiing, and snowboarding as Warren Miller peacefully passed away at the age of 93 at his Orcas Island home. Miller was a pioneer in the world of action sports and practically invented surf, skate, and snow videos as we know them today. Many believe that the industries would have never been the same had it not been for Warren Miller, his camera, his quest for freedom, and his sense of humor. The filmmaker fought against the establishment until his final years, partnering with Hobie Alter to build a world class skate park on Orcas Island so that the kids had a place to hang out and grow as athletes.
The Seattle Times reports that Warren Miller first started filming skiing back in the late 40s after he had gotten out of World War II. Miller and a friend lived in a tent in Sun Valley,...
The Seattle Times reports that Warren Miller first started filming skiing back in the late 40s after he had gotten out of World War II. Miller and a friend lived in a tent in Sun Valley,...
- 1/25/2018
- by MovieWeb
- MovieWeb
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