When you’re looking for those hard to find ski films on DVD, look no further than Vintage Ski World. We stock the only complete collection of Warren Miller films on DVD available, including the classic films narrated by Warren Miller himself. For years, we have been serving the ski community and history enthusiasts with some of the finest vintage ski collectables. Find Warren Miller’s Dynasty, Children of Winter and other ski movies here at Vintage Ski World. Many of the Warren Miller DVD’s we have on sale are also available in Blu-Ray!

Journey through the Decades DVD Box Set

In his quest to capture the thrills and spills of alpine skiing and kindred adventure sports, Warren miller has spanned not only the globe, but the decades. This amazing collection of Warren miller films is a trip down memory slope, preserving for future generations of winter sports fans the breathtaking scenery, the unforgettable music and the astonishing feats of legendary athletes on the snow and in the air.

No Boundaries 2007 DVD Box Set

Warren Miller films have set the bar for winter sport films for nearly 60 years. Widely known for their amazing locations, athletic excellence, stunning camerawork, killer music and humor, these films have taken us around the globe portraying the challenges and joys of skiing and all snow sports. No Boundaries includes the three most recent – and most spectacular – of the films, plus a bonus disc on the making of the first high-definition ski film.

Riders Collection DVD Box Set

The master of winter action takes you on the ride of your life in three movies in this box set: Snowriders, Snowriders 2 and Freeriders. Whether on boards, skis, bikes or even kayaks, the Warren Miller team captures it all. Jaw-dropping feats of athleticism play out against awe-inspiring panoramas. Add the trademark Warren Miller humor and exotic locations, then set it to the coolest tunes and these films are more thrill rides than they are movies.

The Power of Snow DVD Box Set

For over 50 years, the films of Warren Miller Entertainment have set the standard in the world of action and adventure sports. During this time their camera crews have ventured to the planet’s extremes to capture the greatest athletes of our times pushing the limits of human ability. The impact of the Warren Miller mystique has spanned generations, influenced lifestyles, and created a worldwide following like no other.

Higher Ground Collector’s Edition Deluxe 2 Disc Set Warren Miller DVD

Warren Miller’s Higher Ground chronicles a dedicated band of the world’s most acclaimed winter sports athletes as they crisscross the globe in search of new and more thrilling ways to experience the ride. For extreme sports athlete Dave Barlia this meant flying over 10 feet off the ground at 130 miles per hour, over the slopes of Chamonix. World Cup mogul champion and Olympian Jeremy Bloom had “a life-changing experience” when he went heli-skiing for the first time in the wild backcountry of British Columbia.

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Greg Stump’s Classic Collection of Ski Films in a DVD Box Set

Available on DVD for the first time, this Classic Collector’s Edition box set includes the four most critically acclaimed ski films from film maker Greg Stump. Blizzard of Ahhh’s (1988), License to Thrill (1989), Groove: Requiem in the Key of Ski (1991), and P-Tex, Lies, and Duct Tape (1994).

See some of the most influential ski films ever made by the man who introduced extreme skiing to the world in this 4-DVD collection, Greg Stump Classics. Stump’s The Blizzard of Aahhh’s masterpiece was what put extreme skiing on the map. Each film features jaw-dropping footage of extreme skiing, interesting characters and entertaining stories set to four unique soundtracks in the way only Greg Stump can do it.

The Blizzard of Ahhh’s is the film that made Scot Schmidt, Glen Plake, and Mike Hattrup famous. These 4 films also showcase the skiing talent of Geoff Stump, Kevin Andrews, Darren Johnson, Kim Reichhelm, Dan Donnelly and others to the backdrop of awesome powder and steeps. Plus the DVDs have truly fantastic soundtracks featuring the music of acclaimed Seal, 808 State, The Beastie Boys, British rock producer Trevor Horn, and many more. Greg’s unique brand of humor is added fun, that has made his films so popular for so long… just push play and crank it up!

Total Run Time: Approx. 405 minutes

Relive the Golden Age of Skiing – from 1940s Hollywood coming to Sun Valley, Idaho for lessons, to the birth of hot-dogging in the 1970s. This is one of the best ski film collections you can buy — all on DVD! Features the films of: John Jay, Otto Lang, and Dick Barrymore. Run time: Approximately 5 hours

Otto Lang Films: Otto Lang was an entrepreneur, a ski instructor to the stars and an Academy Award®-nominated documentarian. His DVD The Basic Principles of Skiing (1941) was instrumental in the training regimen of the United States mountain troops. His film Ski Flight (1939) premiered at Radio City Music Hall, and Skifully Yours (1939) is Lang’s retrospective on the star-studded Sun Valley scene.

John Jay Films: John Jay was a Rhodes Scholar and respected ski filmmaker, and is considered the grand-daddy of the modern ski-film road show. His film Winter Magic Around the World (1946-’70) is part travelogue and part thrilling ski spectacle with a narrative tone as light as a dusting of fresh powder, and The Best of John Jay (1946-’70) is a ski safari of yesteryear’s most daring action.

Dick Barrymore Films: Dick Barrymore was a Los Angeles fireman before he earned his global reputation as one of the greatest ski filmmakers of all time. His film, The Performers (1971) ushered in the freestyle revolution and The Last of the Ski Bums (1967) follows three footloose Americans living it up on the slopes in Europe.

A History of Ski Films DVD Box Set

This great DVD Box Set – A History of Ski Films – 70 Years of Thrills, Chills & Spills is a fantastic addition to any collection of ski films through the decades! See the most extreme and the most important ski films ever made by the sport’s best filmmakers, including Greg Stump, Dick Barrymore, Micah Black and Otto Lang. See the film that put extreme skiing on the map, climb Everest with the Marolt brothers…and then ski down, relive the ski scene in the 1940’s on the star-studded slopes in Sun Valley, and reach out and touch the trademark Mohawk of extreme skiing star Glen Plake. Do all of this in 16 blood-pumping films showing ski and snowboarding trips around the globe, from Alaska to Turkey!

Product Features: Four must-have, classic Greg Stump films

* Six hours of amazing footage, crazy stories and wild skiing
* Films include The Blizzard of Aahhh’s, Groove: Requiem in the Key of Ski, License to Thrill and P-Tex, Lies & Duct Tape
* Featuring skiers Glen Plake, Scot Schmidt and Mike Hattrup
* Filmed at extreme ski locations around the world, from Val D’Isère, Squaw Valley and Blackcomb
* Four unique soundtracks that include music by The Beastie Boys, Seal, Dinosaur Jr. & more
* Bonus! Greg Stump and Friends Reunion featuring Olympic gold medalist Jonny Moseley

Steep, Deep, & Launched DVD Box Set

Get the tightest in “jib” style and culture with air, cliffs, rails, urban, pipe, and a ton more in this 4-DVD set.
Visionaries and favorites like Jeremy Jones, Micah Black, and Kent Kreitler fuse jib and big mountain styles in The Prophecy DVD.
Next witness skiing’s new generation’s ‘happy days’ in the DVD Salad Days.
Then Candide Thovex throws d-spin 720s over a 120-foot gap, plus Les Trois Philips breaks ground in the new millennium with never-before-seen tricks and mad footage from big air comps and terrain parks around the world – which push the sport into new ground in the DVD Further.
Catch tricks you’ve never seen before in the DVD Continuum. This all-time favorite is all about extreme snow action. Footage shot on location in the packs of Idaho, Wyoming, Alaska, and New Zealand won two awards at the International Film Festival and was voted Best Movie of the Year by France’s acclaimed SKIEUR magazine.
The best sport ski photographers bring you the best new skiers in DVD Maximum: Steep, Deep & Launched.

Check out our selection of Ray Atkeson’s posters below, by clicking on the poster, or visit our vintage ski posters page. (Please note the poster does not actually have the watermark ‘vintageskiworld.com’ on it)

Atkeson Ski Poster of Alf Engen Skiing Powder in Alta, Utah

This stunning poster by famed photographer Ray Atkeson celebrates pioneer powder skier Alf Engen, skiing his beloved powder at Alta, Utah. Of course many know of his connection to Alta and the Alta Ski School that he ran for many years.

The Utah History Encyclopedia reported, “Alf Engen began his impressive professional career by capturing the National Jumping Champion title eight times between the years of 1931 and 1946. Furthermore, at the age of 37 and on borrowed skis, he won the 1946 National Jumping title by leaping 259 feet. He was also the National Classic Champion (cross country and jumping combined) twice during these years in 1939 and 1941. After learning how to downhill ski at the age of 30, Engen became national downhill and slalom champion in 1947.” Size 18 x 24 inches.
 

Alma Hansen and Mt. Baker, Ray Atkeson Vintage Ski Poster

This powerful image from 1957 was captured by photographer Ray Atkeson.  It shows Alma Hansen standing on a snow covered bluff looking over to Mt. Baker, WA. She probably hiked up with seal skins to this gorgeous spot and is ready for a great run. Though not obvious from this small image, on the bottom of the poster, is written ALMA HANSEN MT. BAKER, WA  1957. Size 18 x 24 inches

Alta and Mount Superior, Ray Atkeson Ski Poster

This stunning poster by famed photographer Ray Atkeson shows Alta and Mount Superior in Utah. In this image it shows ‘Ski Touring’ on the bottom left side of the poster, however, this more recent edition of the poster shows ‘Mt. Superior’ written instead. Size 18 x 24 inches.

Skis Sun, Ray Atkeson Vintage Ski Poster

Classic poster by photographer Ray Atkeson with the silhouette of wooden skis and ski poles in the sun with interesting clouds. Size 18 x 24 inches.

Atkeson Ski Poster of Squaw Valley CA

This Squaw Valley, CA poster by famed photographer Ray Atkeson, features two great Squaw Valley skiers named Stan Tomlinson and Joe Marillac.  Both Stan & Joe have reputations of being awesome off and on the slopes. Both have reams of information written about them and their contributions to skiing through the decades.  For example, Joe received the French Congressional Medal of Honor from General Charles deGaulle for his merits during WWII.
The affable Stan Tomlinson was called ‘the Maestro’ and taught skiing in Squaw Valley for 50 years. Joe Marillac was the Director of the Squaw Valley Ski School for 17 years.  Additionally awesome, Joe Marillac is responsible for getting the 1960 Olympics to Squaw Valley. Size 18 x 24 inches.

Wildcat Alta, Ray Atkeson Vintage Ski Poster

Beautiful poster by Ray Atkeson celebrates Wildcat ski run at Alta, Utah in 1957. Naturally the image highlights Utah’s claim that it has “The Greatest Snow on Earth!” or others boast that Alta has “The Greatest Powder Skiing on Earth!” Size 18 x 24 inches.

What’s your favorite Ray Atkeson poster?  Let us know!

We have searched around for Ski Lodge Decor Throw Pillows that would enhance your cabin, ski lodge or home furnishings. Fortunately, we found a wonderful style of beautiful Ski Related Throw Pillows for you!

Each Throw Pillow is entirely Hand Embroidered on a light tea-color cotton cover that buttons off for cleaning.  Amazingly it can take up to one week to embroider one pillow!  Each Pillow measures 19 x 19 inches and has a down-like polyfill center. The ‘vintageskiworld.com’ watermark is not on the actual pillow.

Vintage Ski World now carries 8 of these beautiful pillows showcasing your favorite ski destinations. Click here to choose your favorite!

Ski Colorado with either Black or Red Velvet Edging Throw Pillow
Let’s go SKIING in Colorado’s Powder!!!
This original design celebrates Skiing in the beautiful State of Colorado.
The embroidered words include: A Basin, Aspen, Beaver Creek, Boulder, Breckenridge, Colorado Springs, Copper Mtn., Crested Butte, Denver, Durango, Keystone, Loveland, Monarch, Powderhorn, Purgatory, Snowmass, Steamboat, Telluride, Vail, Winter Park, and Wolf Creek.

Ski Sun Valley Throw Pillow

Skiing in Sun Valley is celebrated in another originally designed Throw Pillow.  Great Ski Lodge Decor pillow that highlights all of the special places and people in and around Sun Valley!

Words include: Ketchum, the Sun Valley Lodge, Mt Baldy, Roundhouse, the 10th Mountain Division, Sawtooth, and Hemingway, to name a few.

Ski Tahoe Throw Pillow

Special Cabin Decor pillow that highlights all of the special places in beautiful Tahoe!

Some names include: Kirkwood, Sierra, Homewood, Heavenly Valley, “Tahoe Jessie”, Tahoe City, North Star, Alpine Meadows, Squaw Valley, Sugarbowl, Truckee, Mt. Rose, Incline Village, South Lake Tahoe, Spooner Lk., and Donner.

Ski Utah Throw Pillow

Utah claims the “Greatest Snow On Earth!” This is a great Lodge Decor pillow that highlights all of the special places for Skiing in the beautiful State of Utah.

Some names include: Alta, Beaver Mt, Powder Mt., Solitude, Snowbird, Sundance, Deer Valley, Snow Basin, Brighton, Brian Head, Park City, Salt Lake City, and Helicopter Skiing.

Ski Vail Valley Throw Pillow

Another originally designed Throw Pillow celebrates Skiing in Vail Valley.
This Pillow celebrates all of the special places in and around Vail Valley, like: Beaver Creek, Mount of the Holy Cross, Edwards, Avon, Vail Village, CO Ski Museum, to name some.

Ski Vermont Throw Pillow

Beautiful hand embroidered Throw Pillow,  highlights all of the special ski related places in the beautiful State of Vermont.
This original design includes some names like: Smugglers Notch, Jay Peak, Burke Mtn. Academy, Stowe, Mad River Glen, Sugarbush, Killington, Okemo, Stratton, Mount Snow, Ascutney, the Vermont Ski Museum.

Telluride Throw Pillow

Throw Pillows like this are great accents to Ski Lodge Decor as it celebrates all of the special places, events & people in Telluride!

Some names include: Mountain Village, Palmyra Peak, Gold Hill, Jazz Festival, Nikola Tesla, Bridal Veil Falls, Bluegrass Festival, Popcorn Alley, New Sheridan, San Miguel, St. Pat’s, Mountain Film and Joffrey Ballet.

Would one of these great Pillows bring a smile to your face while couch-surfacing and imagining your next day on the slopes? Share your comments with us below.

These vintage Bolle Sunglasses were strongly endorsed by the triple Olympic champion, Jean Claude Killy.  He can be seen wearing them in many of his photos, looking extremely cool with his signature look.

Decades ago, Jean Claude Killy was the Bolle Sunglasses guy! As the ‘cool’ & good looking triple Olympic Champion, from the 1968 Grenoble France Olympics, Bolle was really pleased to have him endorsing their Sunglasses. 

Jean Claude Killy made these sunglasses a ‘must have’ for skiers around the world.  These vintage sunglasses have the classic ‘red, white and blue trim’ around the edge of the frame, which cannot be seen in his photo’s straight on view.

These vintage sunglasses were discovered in the warehouse of the original importer, although this actual import from France was made in the 1960′s.  The sunglasses are in their original Bolle packaging too. Endorsed through the years by Jean Claude Killy, the packaging is complete with the Killy sticker.

These 1960′s Red, White and Blue Sunglasses were a huge hit at the Ski Industries of America (SIA) trade show in Denver this year. As I, (Richard Allen) wore them around the show, I got lots of attention from everyone, especially the ladies! People were wanting to buy them off my face, but as I only had one pair at the time, all offers were refused.

Fortunately we now have them available for sale at a price way below what I was being offered at the SIA Show.

Additionally, we have found a number of Vintage Ski Goggles – like the 1960′s Cebe Killy Goggles or the 1960′s Paraski Goggles that we now offer for sale. They are both great collector’s items and also fun to wear!

1960′s Cebe Killy ski goggles. These classic vintage ski goggles have adjustable air vents to prevent fogging.  The Aspen General Store sold these for about $10.00 back in the day. Cebe was a sponsor of the US Ski Team in the 1960′s.

Don’t miss a chance to sport these bubble eyed Original 1960′s vintage Paraski Goggles on the slopes! Your friends will be asking for a pair too. These are also a fun addition to your vintage collection. Each 1960′s original box has a set of Green and Yellow distortion-free lenses.

Do you remember any of these vintage sunglasses or goggle? We would love to hear anything that you have to share about them.

What baby boomer skier doesn’t remember the Soft Inside poster hanging in the local ski shop?  That was before they had to be taken down, due to the threats of sexual harassment law suits, according to info from a ski shop insurance agent, Jake Hoeschler.  Fortunately, Skiing Magazine, and other ski related magazines, sold this poster to skiers for $1 in the early 70′s.  These of course got hung in dorm rooms, garages, and basements.

Now let’s be honest -Soft Inside?  The Lange ski boots were anything but Soft Inside!  They hurt like hell!  It’s no wonder the marketing team pared a bold face lie with a gorgeous model!

Poster of Soft Inside Lange Boots

Because these new plastic ski boots were so cool and high tech, everyone put up with the pain. Including saps like me!

Remember the famous “Lange Bang“?  Everyone who wore these can remember bruising or ‘banging’ their shins with the hard Lange liners.  ‘After ski boots’ were never so popular!  Personally I wonder why Bob Lange wasn’t sued for false advertising.  Maybe it’s because all of us were so seduced by the Lange Girls, plus we hoped to be the ‘coolest’ skiers on the slopes with our new shinny plastic boots.

Click to View/Purchase our Lange Boots

Additionally I must admit that they really helped the skier have a whole new advantage in ‘edge control’.  Therefore, they were used by the famous skiers like Jean Claude Killy.  So all of us as young skiers just acknowledged that it was worth it to suck up the pain, because we skied way better than our peers who were still in the leather boots.

I think the painfully hard Lange boots were that the reason for the creation of the thick padded socks, with inch of foam around the shin area and top of the boots.  I was too cool to wear those socks, but my mom had them and they are still in my collection.

I had the Lange Comp with the yellow liner, which I thought was the coolest color, especially since I had my black Head skis with the yellow bottoms.  What color were your liners?  And I’d love to hear anything you have to say about these boots and posters.

Let’s Pray for Snow to Ullr!
Ullr is called the ‘Patron Saint of Skiers‘. Ullr is the mythical Norse God of Winter who enjoyed the cold weather and loved traveling throughout the land, gliding along on his skis or snowshoes. He was, in fact, unbeatable on skis, never losing a race. Some believe the Aurora Borealis is the snow flying off the tail of his skis. In Germanic mythology Ullr is the main ski god of the 19th and 20th century. His character helped to establish a feeling of common identity among skiing pioneers in Norway and Central Europe, who prayed to him to ensure the earth would be covered with snow, protecting it from winter’s harm. In the United States, ski towns throw parties and parades in his honor.

Tell us your favorite ‘ski story’ and and we will send you a free Ullr Sticker for your skis, helmet or car. Please call or email us with your address so we can send you your Free Sticker or purchase our Ullr Magnet. Let it snow!

Snow Covered Mount Sopris, located right outside of Carbondale CO.

May all have a wonderful Happy New Year! This photo is what we see outside of our office window! Plus we are lucky enough to see many more beautiful mountains, including Mount Daily, Capitol Peak and the tops of the Maroon Bells!
Here’s to an awesome 2012 and a spectacular Ski Season!

May you get a chance this ski season, to get out to the slopes and enjoy yourself!

This is our first Blog.  We are excited about the possibilities of how we can communicate with you.  Let us know ways that we can serve you better.  Please share your Holiday ski stories from the past and present, especially the stories that have enlivened your passion for skiing or snowboarding.

We also welcome your questions or comments about the history of skiing.