Tanner Hall looks back on the 2014-2015 season as we follow him through the battles of being in the Alaska Backcountry. From avalanches, spine lines, massive cliff drops, and rag dolls; see what skiers and snowboarders alike go through being is some of the gnarliest terrain in the world. Shot 100% on the HERO4® camera from http://GoPro.com. Get stoked and subscribe: http://goo.gl/HgVXpQ To license clips from this video go to https://licensing.gopro.com Music Courtesy of ExtremeMusic https://www.extrememusic.com For more from GoPro, follow us: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gopro Twitter: https://twitter.com/gopro Instagram: https://instagram.com/gopro Tumblr: http://gopro.tumblr.com/ Pinterest: http://www.pinterest.com/gopro Vine: https://goo.gl/m3nQz7
Tanner Hall, nicknamed “Ski Boss,” was born in 1983 in Kalispell, Montana. A true pioneer of modern freeskiing, he made history by winning seven X Games gold medals between 2000 and 2008 in Big Air, Slopestyle, and Superpipe, becoming a living legend of freestyle skiing. He co-founded Armada Skis in 2002 and helped shape ski filmmaking through his studio Inspired Media Concepts, producing iconic films like Retallack and Like a Lion. His career was marked by two major injuries: a double ankle fracture in 2005 and serious knee damage in 2009, requiring years of recovery. Despite these setbacks, Tanner returned to the top, winning more titles and taking on the Freeride World Tour, where he quickly achieved top-10 finishes. Now over 40, he continues to deeply influence ski culture with his style, creativity, and visionary spirit.
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.
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.