Chris Benchetler's quest for snow

From California to British Columbia, Chris Benchetler and friends chase adventure and the massive snows promised by the El Niño weather system – from fresh powder to the final snow of the season.

Season 1

California's comeback

California's comeback

Chasing El Niño S1E1
Chris Benchetler skis his home slopes in California, USA, exploring previously unreachable areas.
5 min
It's always cloudy in British Columbia

It's always cloudy in British Columbia

Chasing El Niño S1E2
Low visibility threatens the crew’s trip to British Columbia, but they’re determined to make the best of it.
10 min
The meltdown

The meltdown

Chasing El Niño S1E3
Chris Benchetler invites some friends to a backcountry camping and skiing adventure in California.
7 min
The Sierra Trifecta

The Sierra Trifecta

Chasing El Niño S1E4
Chris Benchetler and friends do The Sierra Trifecta: skiing, climbing and mountain biking – all in one day.
11 min

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Related Videos

The meltdown

The meltdown

Chasing El Niño S1E3
Chris Benchetler invites some friends to a backcountry camping and skiing adventure in California.
7 min
It's always cloudy in British Columbia

It's always cloudy in British Columbia

Chasing El Niño S1E2
Low visibility threatens the crew’s trip to British Columbia, but they’re determined to make the best of it.
10 min
The Sierra Trifecta

The Sierra Trifecta

Chasing El Niño S1E4
Chris Benchetler and friends do The Sierra Trifecta: skiing, climbing and mountain biking – all in one day.
11 min
California's comeback

California's comeback

Chasing El Niño S1E1
Chris Benchetler skis his home slopes in California, USA, exploring previously unreachable areas.
5 min
Giant Jaws on odd boards

Giant Jaws on odd boards

Who is JOB S5E3
A big swell hits Jaws, Hawaii’s legendary wave break, so Jamie O'Brien and the crew take advantage.
9 min
Slopes in Switzerland

Slopes in Switzerland

Keep Your Tips Up S2E4
Sean and Callum Pettit leave behind winter in Canada and venture to Switzerland for some fresh snow.
13 min
Dropping in

Dropping in

Originate S1E6
Watch all the best footage of Michelle Parker skiing fresh powder everywhere from Japan to British Columbia.
3 min
Kayaks, barrels and powder mountain

Kayaks, barrels and powder mountain

Who is JOB S7E1
Jamie O’Brien and Poopies get up bright and early to go river surfing.
9 min
Drainage ditch kayaking

Drainage ditch kayaking

Rush Sturges and Ben Marr: GoPro clip
Two pro kayakers run a drainage ditch in Lions Bay, Canada. It's an 800m descent with barely any water.
3 min
Towing-in the perfect bay

Towing-in the perfect bay

Wakecation: Panama S1E5
On the last day of the trip, the guys head to Portobelo and explore the historic ruins of the Caribbean coast.
11 min
Take me to the mountain

Take me to the mountain

Andes mountains – GoPro POV
Travis Rice, John Jackson, Chris Davenport and Lynsey Dyer head to the Andes in a quest for the perfect line.
10 min
SUPsquatch and super slides

SUPsquatch and super slides

Who is JOB S5E6
Jamie O’Brien and his surfing friends take advantage of Canada's deep snow and drainage ditches.
10 min
Chasing waterfalls in Maui

Chasing waterfalls in Maui

Who is JOB S7E5
Things get crazy after the crew buy a kayak from craigslist to ride down a 50ft waterfall.
10 min
The crossover

The crossover

Powder Hounds S1E4
Darren Berrecloth and the rest of the snowbiking crew make new lines in fresh snow in BC, Canada.
8 min

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