CONFLUENCE | FULL FILM

In Confluence, Faction athletes Sophia Rouches and Micah Evangelists merge their personalities, mindsets and love for backcountry skiing. Each bringing their own unique approach into the mountains, together they set off in search of powder, pillows and new landscapes. Full film out now.
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CONFLUENCE | FULL FILM

    Last winter was a weird one out West. A strong start followed by a prolonged lull left many skiers rushing to finish their parts before the snow faucet shut off for the season. Luckily, Mother Nature had a late season change of heart and delivered the goods in March and April, leading to some of the best conditions of the entire winter.

    With the clock ticking and the snow piling up, Faction and Outdoor Research ambassadors Sophia Rouches, Micah Evangelista, and company loaded up the rig. They headed to the hallowed terrain of Alta, UT, Mt. Baker, WA, and BC, Canada, where untouched pillow lines, heart-thumping road gaps, and miles of gorgeous skin track awaited their arrival.

    Grab a cup of your favorite beverage, sit back, and join them on their road trip across the iconic winter landscape of western North America.

    Skiers: Sophia Rouches, Micah Evangelista
    Filmers: Wiley Kaupas, Kyle McCarty, Doug Jambor, Mattias Evangelista, Anne Cleary, Colby Mesick
    Photographers: Colton Jacobs, Wiley Kaupas, Matt Roebke, Kyle McCarty
    Music: Corben, Molly Nilsson

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