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The Last of the Ski Bums
A film about three ski-bums (Run Funk, Mike Zuetell and Ed Ricks) that are followed by another ski bum (Dick Barrymore),with a 16mm Bolex camera, who filmed a four-month part of their nomadic and vanishing-breed way of life across four continents. These are four people doing every day what others work fifty weeks of the year to buy for two weeks. They were also becoming a vanishing breed who were becoming unwelcome from Aspen to Val d'Isere.
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Plot Summary
This documentary chronicles the lives of a group of young men in the late 1960s who dedicated their lives to the pursuit of skiing. It captures their adventurous spirit, their dedication to the sport, and their bohemian lifestyle centered around the mountains.
Critical Reception
As a niche documentary from 1969, 'The Last of the Ski Bums' is not widely reviewed in mainstream critical databases. It is primarily appreciated by enthusiasts of ski history and vintage adventure films.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its authentic portrayal of a unique subculture.
Appreciated for its vintage ski footage and sense of adventure.
Seen as a nostalgic look at a bygone era of extreme sports.
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Fun Fact
The film is considered a cult classic among ski enthusiasts and offers a rare glimpse into the early days of the professional ski bum culture.
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