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
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.
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
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 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.
11 min
Epic pow

Epic pow

Ultimate Rush S1E3
Like surfers hunting the perfect wave, professional skiers seek ungroomed, pristine, back-country powder.
23 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.
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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
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
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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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
Fiordland (Part 2)

Fiordland (Part 2)

Chasing the Shot S1E7
In New Zealand, photographer Matt Dunbar is out to capture high-performance surfing against a rugged backdrop.
5 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.
2 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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