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Best Ski Movies Ever! | UNITED STATES, OREGON | 11/12/2008, by awesomepatrol
It's that time of year! Time to get pumped up for winter by watching classic ski movies. To help you find the most classic, most hilarious, best "ski" movies ever made, we have compiled a list (in chronological order) of our favorite pop-culture ski movies. While none of these really incompass backcountry skiing as we know it, some of these movies are true classics. Others are hilarious just because they are so bad... All of these films will make you laugh and will make you wish that you were skiing. Enjoy!
 Goofy Movie |
The Art of Skiing (1941) Starring: Disney, Goofy Summary: Goofy demonstrates "how to ski," to off-stage narration. He does all jumps, turns, etc. backward. | |||
 Ski Party Movie |
Ski Party (1965) Starring: Frankie Avalon, Dwayne Hickman Summary: Ski Party transfers the Beach Party vibe to snow, with a Some Like it Hot ripoff thrown in. Frankie Avalon and Dwayne Hickman go in drag to discover what girls really want, but Deborah Walley and Yvonne Craig put them in the deep freeze. It's surprisingly fun, with deranged musical appearances by James Brown and Lesley Gore. The outdoor stuff was filmed at Sun Valley. Annette Funicello cameos as a sex-ed instructor. --Robert Horton | |||
 James Bond The Spy Who Loved Me Movie |
James Bond- The Spy who Loved Me (1977) Starring: Roger Moore Summary: Ski scenes in James Bond movies might be an entirely separate genre of top 10 list, but this movie deserves to be mentioned on any pop culture ski film list. Filled with dashing ski scenes, you will lust for winter so that you can pretend that you, too are a national spy hero. | |||
 Hot Dog Movie |
Hot Dog (1984) Starring: David Naughton, Patrick Houser Summary: When a hopeful young American hot-dogger goes pole-to-pole with an arrogant Austrian pro, the snow really starts to fly! But as hot as it is on the mountain, it gets even hotter off when the pro's ex-girlfriend (Tweed) sets her eyes on the new blood. Who'll win the competition and the girl? Only a race to end all races can determine which skier can really cut the mustard! | |||
 Snowballin Movie |
Snowballing (1984) Starring: Alan Sues, P.R. Paul Summary: Bus loads of teenagers arrive to the ski resort. Each one is eager to get out on the slopes to ski and score. One problem; the owner has all the prices jacked up, secretly ripping people for the passed two years he has been in charge. The police don't do anything because the Sheriff is in on the cover-up. The teens feel their only chance to even the score is at a skiing tournament where the winner is picked to get a free trip to Hawaii. The horny teens get a terrific idea. | |||
 Better off Dead Movie |
Better off Dead (1985) Starring: John Cusack Summary After his girlfriend dumps him for a skier a teen meets an exchange student from france. | |||
 Ski Patrol Movie |
Ski Patrol (1990) Starring: Roger Rose, Yvette Nipar Summary: A developer attempts to sabotage the safety record of a ski resort. | |||
 Ski School Movie |
Ski School (1991) Starring: Dean Cameron, Tom Bresnahan Summary: Rival ski instructors at a prestigious school compete to keep their jobs. The infamous "Section Eight" as famous for its dedication to partying as for its skiing ability is up against a congregation of stiffs whose only thought is of beating their arch rivals in the annual spring pageant. | |||
 Aspen Extreme Movie |
Aspen Extreme (1993) Starring: Paul Gross, Peter Berg Summary: In this heart-pounding action-adventure, two buddies abandon their blue-collar world to become ski instructors in Aspen, Colorado. There, they discover the electrifying playground of the rich and famous -- experiencing firsthand extreme skiing, wealth, and seduction. Surrounded by temptation, and Aspen's alluring lifestyle, the two friends soon face the toughest challenge of their lives ... | |||
 Dumb and Dumber Movie |
Dumb and Dumber (1994) Starring: Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels Summary: For harry and lloyd every day is a no-brainer. Join these two halfwits as they travel across the country to return a suitcase full of cash to its rightful owner. Along the way theyll confound and confuse everyone who crosses their path. | |||
 Ski School 2 Movie |
Ski School 2 (1995) Starring: Dean Cameron, Heather Campbell Summary: Extreme sports meets extreme comedy when David, a fun-loving, commitment-phobic ex-ski school instructor learns that his ex-girlfriend is about to marry. With the aid of a motley crew, including a hunk who drives women wild, David bumbles through one uproarious obstacle after another in a quest to prove that he is the better man and to win her back before it's too late. Riotously funny, sexy and exciting, this zany comedy about competition is sure to win you over. | |||
 Out Cold Movie |
Out Cold (2001) Starring: Jason London, Lee Majors Summary: This wild comedy is an intoxicating mix of mountain-high hilarity and radical winter sports action! For snowboarders Rick (Jason London -- DAZED AND CONFUSED), Luke (Zach Galifianakis -- BUBBLE BOY), and their buddies, life at the Bull Mountain ski area is about partying hard, looking for girls, and doing anything for a good time! But when the town's founder dies, his son decides to sell the mountain to a sleazy developer (Lee Majors -- TV's SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN) who's intent on turning Bull Mountain into a slick yuppie ski resort! Featuring outrageous stunts by real-life snowboarding champions like Todd Richards, Rio Tahara, Tara Dakides, Devun Walsh, and Rob "Sluggo" Boyce -- and a red-hot soundtrack -- it's an avalanche of laughs as the guys do whatever it takes to save their mountain. | |||
 Winter Break Movie |
Winter Break (2002) Starring: Milo Ventimiglia, Eddie Kaye Thomas Summary: Matt (Milo Ventimiglia) has just graduated college. Time to join the work force and be an adult, right? Not! His best friend, Peter (Eddie Kaye Thomas) and wild school buddies convince him to winter in Aspen instead. This hilarious no holds barred vacation takes an unexpected turn when Matt falls in love with Michelle (Maggie Lawson) and must decide between money and career or following his heart. Buckle your bindings for the coolest party fest of the year! | |||
 Frostbite Movie |
Frostbite (2005) Starring: Peter Jason, Traci Lords Summary: If American Pie and Animal House cracked you up, FROST BITE will knock you on your butt. Slacker Billy Wagstaff has a chance to become a world-class snowboarder when he's accepted into Pine Mountain Snowboarding Academy. But after a crazy night in a hot tub with babes and booze, he wakes up in a trashcan and out of the academy. That's when Billy realizes he needs to put his best foot forward and get back on the mountain. Featuring Traci Lords, gorgeous snow bunnies and some of the best boarders in the world, FROST BITE is a wild ride you won't want to miss. | |||
 Ski Trippin Movie |
Ski Trippin (2005) Starring: Joey Zazaleno, Eddie Hustle Summary: A trio of fun-loving friends in search of a good time head for a local ski resort in this comedy starring Tommy "2 Smooth" as well as Poochman and Grammy-winning producer Eddie Hustle. A local radio station is holding a special event at the resort for one weekend only, and though these three friends probably wouldn't even be able to make it down the kiddie hill -- that's not going to stop them from having fun in the snow and partying the weekend away. ~ Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide |
That's Our Opinion. What's Yours?
Reeski wrote on 11/12/08 at 2:11:37 pm pst:
Without a doubt, "Hot Dog" is the best ski movie ever!
Kristi Trite wrote on 11/12/08 at 3:22:20 pm pst:
I love the goofy movie! Thanks for reminding me about it!
powderjunky wrote on 11/12/08 at 3:44:28 pm pst:
the goofy one is my favorite too!
powderjunky wrote on 11/12/08 at 3:47:09 pm pst:
How come they all have girls in bikinis on the posters? That's s good way to get frostbite!
Jason Hernan wrote on 11/12/08 at 4:38:41 pm pst:
James Bond is the only decent movie on this list.
Verdict Man wrote on 11/13/08 at 07:19:26 am pst:
Dumb and dumber is kindof a random addition to this list... But it's a true classic, and it does take place in Aspen so whatever.
Kris wrote on 11/18/08 at 10:13:48 am pst:
License to Thrill anyone?
Awesome Patrol wrote on 11/19/08 at 9:56:43 pm pst:
License to Thrill is great, but with this list I was going for more of a pop-culture genre. Ski movies with plots...
Trailpatrol wrote on 12/05/08 at 10:30:56 am pst:
You forgot James Bond-"On Her Majesty's Secret Service" with George Lazenby's only Bond appreance, but LOTS of skiing, and "Heroes of Telemark" with Burt Lancaster.
hot chocolate wrote on 12/05/08 at 1:27:23 pm pst:
Thanks Trailpatrol for the great additions to the list! I've never seen "Heroes of Telemark", but a quick wikipedia check makes me want to rent it...
Ski Alabama wrote on 01/16/10 at 5:23:44 pm pst:
What about Copper Mountain? Ha, its probably on the worst ski movie list. Alan Thicke and Jim Carey starred it this pearl of a flick.
RB wrote on 02/15/10 at 6:08:56 pm pst:
I am trying to figure out the name of a ski movie that I watched when I was younger.... I have a feeling this movie came out sometime in the late 80s or early 90s. The only scene I remember is when the resort staff/instructors are talking about doing a very challenging run called Hole in the Wall. They they proceed to "shoot the hole," or go on this run, which is literally a hole they must ski through for a long portion of the run.
This was definitely a ski comedy, but I can't remember any more from the plot other than that.
powderjunky wrote on 02/16/10 at 07:13:31 am pst:
I believe it was ski patrol?
Freeheelgirl wrote on 02/17/10 at 09:13:50 am pst:
Powderjunky, I'm with you about the babes in bikinis ON SKIS on the cover of almost EVERY movie on this list - why not show some dudes in their underwear, while they're at it? :-)
marizanolli wrote on 02/24/10 at 5:47:01 pm pst:
I am trying to find the name of a movie done I think in the 80's about a skier who lost her leg and learned how to paint. It was a real tear jerker and I would like to know the name of it, if anyone can help me. The name of the skier was Joni or Jonni...I can't remember.
Shawn wrote on 12/13/10 at 4:48:44 pm pst:
I can't believe nobody has mentioned Robert Redford's classic, Downhill Racer, yet.
powderjunky wrote on 12/13/10 at 6:34:18 pm pst:
Have to go rent it tonight. Good one!
theAlpingeist wrote on 12/13/10 at 7:39:21 pm pst:
Downhill Racer is a classic, one of my favorites. My mother introduced me to it. I like the stillness of the movie.
Chris wrote on 01/09/11 at 7:33:47 pm pst:
Why include James bond in the list? Besides, there are more cool James bond ski chases as well: on her majesty's secret service has a Nice One, for your eyes only has a biathlon/ski jumping/ downhill combo and the more recent "the world is not enough" also has a cool ski chase. Whenever James bond skis, there will be a chase with guns involved.
hugheshnry wrote on 03/01/11 at 02:35:05 am pst:
there was a ski movie i remember where one of the scenes a guy wakes up in a elf house in the middle of town and another where they dance to do you love me by the contours
powderjunky wrote on 03/01/11 at 08:09:16 am pst:
The elf house is ski patrol
trent wrote on 03/08/11 at 02:29:59 am pst:
out cold is most buttery-ass film ever.
damh... spam questions are hard.
eighty9vision wrote on 03/22/11 at 4:22:05 pm pst:
hot tub time machine
CZTOP wrote on 06/23/11 at 05:17:47 am pst:
I am trying to find the name of this movie in the 90s that featured the song "Plowed" by Sponge at the beginning of the movie.
flaavadave wrote on 10/16/11 at 5:40:05 pm pst:
XXX (Vin Diesel) - good snow chase scene
pike wrote on 01/19/12 at 7:54:26 pm pst:
your missing two great ones shred and revenge of the bording school dropouts.
