Warren Miller’s Children of Winter partners with SOS Outreach

Published November 7, 2008 04:56PM

Deep powder. Huge airs. World-class cinematography. It’s all part of Warren Miller’s

, the world’s largest action sports film, which is set to music by Radiohead, Michael Franti and Spearhead, Beck, and others. Shown in crystal-clear high definition, the film tour crisscrosses the nation and nine countries worldwide. Check out

This year, the film is partnering with SOS Outreach during premieres in Beaver Creek, Denver and Seattle. SOS will highlight the impact that they are having to make a difference in the lives of youth through snowsports. “SOS Outreach is proud of the partnership we’ve created with Warren Miller to activate more supporters to our organization. SOS is using snowsports to make a difference in 3,500 youth nationally during the current season,” said Arn Menconi, SOS Executive Director.

Warren Miller’s 2008 Film Tour showcases spectacular footage shot in Japan, Austria, British Columbia, Alaska, and Iceland with jaw-dropping performances by an impressive assembly of world-class athletes, including Jonny Moseley, Daron Rahlves, Marco Sullivan, Seth Wescott, Gerry Lopez, and Wendy Fisher.

“When it’s cold and snowing, others run inside. But skiers and snowboarders do the opposite, no matter how old we are,” said Max Bervy, director and producer. “We are all the Children of Winter, and if you ski or ride, this movie reaffirms what we all know, that we’re lucky to know the shortest, coldest days of the year.”

tours the nation as a limited release and stops in more than 240 U.S. cities, including Seattle, Chicago, and Los Angeles. With screenings often running for one night only, Warren Miller films attract a cult-like following and mark the official start of winter for sports enthusiasts everywhere. Warren Miller films tour the country as the country’s only high definition, nationwide film tour. Be sure to stop by the SOS booth at the Beaver Creek, Denver and Seattle shows. For more information, local show dates and details, visit

is Warren Miller Entertainment’s 59th feature film, adding it to the legacy of Warren Miller Entertainment’s pioneering leadership in action sports cinematography. The national tour of

is presented by Jeep and co-sponsored by Ski Utah, Corona, Nature Valley, Crocs, and Skiing Magazine. In addition to producing an annual feature length film, Warren Miller Entertainment has a thriving television development and production division and is a leading source for action sports stock footage.

SOS Outreach, formerly known as the Snowboard Outreach Society, this grassroots, 501(c)(3) organization was founded in 1993 in Vail, Colorado, to help at-risk and underprivileged youth (aged 8–18) build character and self-esteem. SOS’s primary goals are to strengthen resiliency and protective factors in participants’ lives to reduce harmful behaviors such as violence, suicide, teen pregnancy, school drop out, and drug & alcohol use. The organization’s efforts are supported by a vast network that includes mountain resorts, winter sport manufacturers, volunteers, donors, and others. For more information, visit sosoutreach.org.