I love living in Canada! Especially Alberta. Being so close to the Rocky mountains. Such beauty, and there really is no better way to see them than standing on the top of one getting ready to ride down the side of it on a snowboard.

I have been snowboarding for around 4 years now and I am told I am getting pretty good. I will try and throw some pics up sometime. I ski'd for around 8 before I started boarding which I think really helped in making the transition. I love it. The freedom and enjoyment I get out of hitting the mountains really relaxes me. When I saw the trailer for First Descent I knew I had to see it.

The tag line is "The story of the snowboarding revolution." And it truely is a revolution. This movie goes back and explores the "begginings" of snowboarding in the 70's and follows it up to today. It features some of the worlds top snowboarders like Shawn White, and Hannah Teter. It also features legends like Terje Haakonsen, Shawn Farmer, and Nick Perata. There are also interviews with Jake Burton and tons of pro snowboarders.

One reason to watch it is the amazing footage. The team travels to the Alaskan back country and does some crazy boarding on untouched mountain ranges. It is just amazing to watch these people and to see how talented they are.

First Descent is a definite purchase for any one who enjoys snowboarding. I would still suggest you rent it even if you don't ski or snowboard just for the scenery and skills of these amazing riders.