"GROWN" by Sammy Carlson | Bonus GoPro POV Movie
Sit back, relax and enjoy the ride as we present a ski movie for the ages. GoPro Athlete Sammy Carlson's film, "GROWN" showcases the legendary athlete's most unforgettable lines and some of the best freeride content you’ll see all year—featuring an epic two-part Alaska segment, filled with outrageously steep spines, filmed entirely at Black Ops Valdez. @SammyCarlsonSki is known not only for his accolades in Slopestyle and Big Air, but for earning the title Skier of the Year six times and scoring four X Games gold medals. Watch as the American freeskier blends style, power, and creativity as he shreds the Alaskan backcountry powder. -------------------------------------------------------- Gear Used: GoPro MAX: https://www.GoPro.com/MAX MAX Enduro Battery: https://www.GoPro.com/MAXEnduro GoPro HERO13 Black: https://www.GoPro.com/HERO13 Enduro Battery: https://www.GoPro.com/Enduro 64GB SD Card: https://GoPro.com/64SD -------------------------------------------------------- Shot 100% on GoPro: https://www.GoPro.com Get stoked and subscribe: http://goo.gl/HgVXpQ Music Courtesy of Epidemic Sound https://www.epidemicsound.com/ For more from GoPro, follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gopro Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopro Instagram: https://instagram.com/gopro TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@gopro The Current: https://gopro.com/news GoPro: https://gopro.com/channel/ #GoPro #Ski #SkiMovie #SkiFilm #Winter #Grown #SammyCarlson
Sammy Carlson
Sammy Carlson (born January 11, 1989 in Portland, Oregon) is an acclaimed American freeskier known for his prowess in slopestyle competitions. He shocked the skiing world in July 2010 by landing the first-ever switch triple rodeo 1260 at Mount Hood. Carlson captured X Games gold in slopestyle in 2011 and added a silver at the World Championships in Park City the same year. After a knee injury, he shifted focus in 2013 from freestyle contests to backcountry film projects, earning multiple “Real Ski Backcountry” titles at the X Games. He’s starred in influential ski films, including The Sammy C Project, Over Time, and Grown. Based in Revelstoke, BC, and sponsored by Armada Skis, Oakley, Monster, and others, he continues to push the sport in big-mountain terrain. Today, Carlson is renowned not only for his competitive achievements but also for his creativity, mountain maturity, and contributions to ski filmmaking.
Alaska
Alaska, the last state to join the United States in 1959, has a history shaped by the gold rush and the exploration of its wild territories. Early on, its immense mountains and harsh climate drew adventurers and pioneers seeking new challenges. In the ski world, Alaska became a legendary playground for freeriders from across the globe. Skiers like Doug Coombs helped build the myth of daring descents on its remote slopes. Today, iconic spots like Haines, Valdez, and the Chugach Range are famous for heliskiing, offering spectacular lines and endless powder fields. Alaska also hosts extreme competitions like the Freeride World Tour in Haines. A true paradise for off-piste skiing, Alaska remains a symbol of pure adventure and freedom in the high mountains.
Black Ops Valdez
Alaska’s Best Heli-Skiing & Snowboarding! Small Groups! Private Boutique Lodge! World-class Terrain for all abilities! Snowcats! Snowmobiles! Yachts!
GoPro
GoPro is an American brand founded in 2002 by Nick Woodman, best known for its small, rugged, ultra-versatile cameras. Widely adopted by skiers, snowboarders, and outdoor athletes, it revolutionized how action sports are filmed, enabling immersive first-person footage. GoPro sponsors many riders and events, strengthening its close ties to the ski and freeride world. Today, it stands as a symbol of creativity and adventure, on the slopes and beyond.
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