The Faction Collective Presents: La Grave

With no ropes, no pistes and no one telling you where you can and can’t go, La Grave represents a very special type of freedom rarely found in other alpine ski areas.
The Faction Collective Presents: La Grave
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The Faction Collective Presents: La Grave


    The Faction Collective Presents: La Grave

    LA GRAVE, FRANCE

    With no ropes, no pistes and no one telling you where you can and can’t go, La Grave represents a very special type of freedom rarely found in other alpine ski areas.

    Narrated by a community of locals who have been freeriding in La Grave for the past two decades, and who still reside there today, this short ski film follows Sam Anthamatten and Johnny Collinson as they discover the steep faces, burly lines and unique collective spirit at the heart of La Grave.

    Starring: Sam Anthamatten, Johnny Collinson, Benjamin Ribeyre, Joe Vallone, Bruno Florit, Russel Turner
    Direction & Cinematography: Etienne Mérel
    Aeriel Cinematography: Bluemax Media
    Filmed on location: La Grave

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