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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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
Dropping in

Dropping in

Originate S1E6
Watch all the best footage of Michelle Parker skiing fresh powder everywhere from Japan to British Columbia.
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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.
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Epic pow

Epic pow

Ultimate Rush S1E3
Like surfers hunting the perfect wave, professional skiers seek ungroomed, pristine, back-country powder.
23 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
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
Mission Antarctica part 2

Mission Antarctica part 2

Reel Rock S5E7
We pick back up at the Spectre basecamp in Antarctica as the crew attempt to climb the north side of Spectre.
20 min
Chasing Waterfalls

Chasing Waterfalls

Kayaker Dane Jackson: GoPro clip
Dane Jackson ventures to a kayaker's paradise in Veracruz, Mexico to chase some of the most challenging waterfalls in the world.
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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.
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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.
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Eric's ski quest

Eric's ski quest

Ultimate Rush S1E4
Freeskiers find a vast, isolated landscape with perfect lines where they can push the envelope of their sport.
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The explorer – part 1

The explorer – part 1

Faces of Dav S1E4
Chris Davenport and his friends embark on a trip to the Arctic Circle to ski in perpetual daylight.
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Locked in

Locked in

Explorers: Adventures of the Century S4E4
Ben Stookesberry and a group of kayakers attempt a first descent of the Beriman River in Papua New Guinea.
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The explorer – part 2

The explorer – part 2

Faces of Dav S1E5
Skier Chris Davenport and team continue their Arctic adventure in beautiful and sometimes dangerous terrain.
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