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XYZ CAST

A.J. HACKETT

Bungee Jumping Pioneer

A.J. Hacket is the pioneer of modern bungee jumping, famous for his Eiffle Tower jump in Paris and promoting bungee jumping as a sport worldwide. A.J. led us off the bridge in NZ during the shooting of Aotearoa with Jose Fernandes, 1988.

ACE KVALE

Adventurer/Photographer

Ace is one of the founding members of Team Clambin, featured on covers of magazines such as Powder, La Neige and Aka Skidor as a ski model. He later branched out into photography alongside mentor Mark Shapiro. Ace features in XYZ telemark skiing in Kashmir.

AMY TONAZZI

Ski Model

Since the early 90s, ex-racer, ski instructor and ski-action model Amy (Wheeler) Tonazzi has worked for all of them, from Warren Miller ski films to Skiing magazine covers and the rest. She features in XYZ skiing powder in the Cariboos for CMH Heli-skiing.

AMY TONAZZI

Ski Model

BERTRAND DENERVAUD

Snowboard Multi World Champion

Bertie is a multi world champion winning snowboarder in half pipe, boarder cross, slalom and GS and slope style disciplines and led the way from old school to new school during the formative years of snowboarding. Bertie features snowboarding in Switzerland.

BILL BRYAN

Skimboard Multi World Champion

Bill "Beaker" Bryan is a 15 times world champion skim boarder and was quickly lauded by his peers as the master of the Flowrider's Bruticus Maximus standing wave. Beaker features in XYZ riding the flowrider in Germany, Florence and Long Beach California.

CLAUDE AMMANN

Pioneer Paraglider

Claude Ammann played the role of "Instructor" in the seminal paragliding films Super Max 1 & 2, helping to launch the sport on a global scale. As co-director of Le Centre Parapente de Verbier, Claude was a central figure in the development of the sport in Europe. Claude features flying paragliders in Switzerland.

COLIN MORISON

Ski Model

Colin Morison was British mogul champion competing on Europa Cup and World Cup moguls and a professional ski model featuring in films and magazine covers throughout the 80s and 90s. Colin was an 'influencer' for British skiing, based in Verbier, Switzerland. Colin features skiing in Verbier.

CONNY KISSLING

Freestyle Ballet World Champion

Conny Kissling was an Olympic and World Cup champion in freestyle skiing and a regular visitor at Team Clambin headquarters in Verbier as a ski model for Marko. Conny features ballet skiing in Tignes, France and Breckenridge, USA.

GARY ELKERTON

Multiple World Masters Champion

Gary "Kong" Elkerton is a legend in the surfing world attaining multiple World Masters titles, an icon in big wave surfing, and was inducted into the Australian Hall of Fame. Kong features snowboarding and surfing in Biarritz, France during the Quik Cup.

GARY BIGHAM

Avant Guard Film Maker/Hot Dogger

Gary Bigham was a freestyle skier, an avant garde alpine film maker and the front man of his band, The Crevassholes. Gary's films are hilarious, highly creative and offbeat, revered still to this day among afficionados.

GLEN PLAKE

Extreme Skier

Glen Plake rose to fame in Greg Stump's films and with his mohawk became a global icon in the extreme skiing world. In 2010 he was inducted into the US Ski Hall of Fame. Plake joined us on the first leg of our Haute Route trip.

GREG STUMP

Film Maker

Greg Stump's films made a sensation around the world leading the way past Warren Miller's annual fare with more off-beat influences connected to the new school/new wave of skiers and thrashers.

DANNY KWOCK

Quiksilver Marketing

Danny Kwock, actor, surfer, marketing ace for Quiksilver International, Danny was at the helm of 'new school' snowboarding in the USA, a leading influencer cultivating the baggy pants and wide stance crew of the mid 90s. Danny features snowboarding in California.

DEDE HAAS

French Freestyle Mogul Champion

Andre 'Dede' Haase is an ex World Cup freestyle mogul skier, trainer and founder of the annual 'Derby de la Meije' race in La Clusaz, France.

DIDIER LAFOND

Realisateur/Cinematographer

Didier Lafond inspired a generation of French and European skiers with his films headlining Nuits de Glisse' in the 80s and 90s, such as Guns in the Sky and the now iconic Apocalypse series.

DOMINIQUE PERRET

Best Freeride Skier of the Century

While everyone else was off snowboarding or telemarking, Dominique Perret forged ahead on two skis, across continents, all the way up to Mt. Everest, accumulating the title of Best Freeride Skier of the Century. Dominique features heli skiing in Switzerland.

JACQUES GRIS

French Freestyle Ski Pioneer

Jacques Gris started out in the French water ski team before moving to the Alps pioneering freestyle skiing out of La Clusaz. Jacques then developed speed skiing, flying kilometre competitions, before the arrival of snowboarding and his collaboration with Quiksilver's Q-Stix brand with Serge Vitelli.

JEFF HAKMAN

World Surfing Champion

Jeff Hakman is a legend in his own time, winning title after title including Pipe Masters, Bells, Duke Classic and the World Championships. Jeff is also the founder of Quiksilver in the USA and Europe. Jeff joins us in Biarritz during the Quik Cup.

JOHN EAVES

Multi World Champion Freestyle Skier

John is a Jack of all Trades, and a Master of every one of them. World champion in every discipline in Freestyle Skiing, John excels at everything he does including stunt skiing for Bond films, playing classical piano, electric guitar and as a film maker. John features skiing in the Cariboos, Canada.

JOHN FALKINER

International Ski Guide

John Falkiner is one of the founding members of Team Clambin in Verbier. Ex-Australian freestyle ski team member, coach, ski model, globetrotting adventurer, film production co-ordinator and lately, rockstar. John features skiing in India and telemarking in Kashmir.

JOSE FERNANDES

Pioneer World Champion Snowboarder

Jose Fernandes was the first snowboard world champion and pioneered the early days of competitive snowboarding as featured in his ground breaking film Aotearo, filmed in Austria and New Zealand. Old school hard boot rider, Jose was an inspiration and icon for the new school generation, one of the first influencers in the sport. Jose features snowboarding in Austria and New Zealand.

KATIE STEVEN

Australian Mogul Champion

Katie Steven was Australian mogul champion and ski model featuring on the covers of Australian and international ski magazines in between competing in WC mogul skiing competitions. Katie features skiing in Verbier and Falls Creek.

KELLY SLATER

G.O.A.T. Surfer

Kelly Slater, GOAT. Nuff said! Kelly features flowriding in Munich Germany.

KENT DOWDING

Ski Model

Kent Dowding was an aspiring Australian downhill racer and freestyle skier, winning the Australian Champs and the Summit Masters as well as a ski model featuring in the original Verbier Connection. Kent features skiing in Switzerland.

KIRSTY MARSHALL

World Cup Aerials World Champion

Kirstie Marshall won 17 World Cup Freestyle aerial competitions and 42 W.C. medals in total. She took aerial skiing to the next level and into the Lillehammer Olympics before gradually succumbing to numerous knee injuries in her final years of competition. Not before inspiring a new generation of Australian alpine sports champions. Kirsty features aerials in Japan.

LAURENT DE KALBERMATTEN

Paraglider Pioneer

Laurent de Kalbermattan is a pioneer paraglider inventor who led the development of the first wings "Ailes de K" launching the sport of paragliding world wide. Laurent was intrinsic to the production of the Super Max films.

LISA NICHOLAS

Ski Model

Lisa Nicholas was an Australian world cup mogul skier turned professional ski model featuring on magazine covers and skiwear adverstising, promo and adventure films from Switzerland to the Himalaya. Lisa now teaches yoga and has become an author. Lisa features skiing in Switzerland and India and telemarking in Kashmir.

LUCY MacSWINEY

Ski Model

Lucy MacSwiney was a ski model featuring in films and magazine covers during the 80s and 90s and then became the first womens world champion paraglider pilot. Lucy features skiing and paragliding in Verbier Switzerland.

MARCUS LOVETT

Australian Freestyle Aerials Champion

Marcus Lovett was a member of the Australian freestyle ski team competing in World Cup aerials and placing 10th at the 1988 winter Olympics. Marcus features jumping in France, USA and Japan.

MARITXU DARRIGRAND

Quiksilver/Roxy

Maritxu is a long time member of the Quiksilver international team, Napali, heading up Roxy, in Biarritz, France. Maritxu was intrinsic to the development and support of Quiksilver's womens surfing and snowboarding roster.

MARK SHAPIRO

Photographer

Mark Shapiro is known as the 'godfather' of modern ski photography and is one of the founding members of Team Clambin. Marko's photos inspired generations of skiers, snowboarders and paragliders into these sports and the resort of Verbier. Marko and I shot side by side through many of the different adventures in this film.

MIKE ABSON

Swatch Special Events

Mike Abson is an ex US freestyle ski team member, coach and then head of international events for Swatch. Mike was responsible for bringing Swatch as a major sponsor of freestyle skiing and snowboarding.

NICOLAS HALE-WOODS

Swiss Surfing Team

Nicolas Hale-Woods is a founding member of the Swiss Surfing Team featuring in their film Maconde and is a founding member of the inaugural Verbier Extreme snowboard event and subsequent world tour. Nicolas features snowboarding in Verbier and surfing in Mauritius.

NOLEN OAYDA

Australian Mogul Champion

Nolen Oayda is an ex Australian mogul champion and freestyle skier competing on the World cup. Nolen features skiing in Verbier.

PAT MORROW

Adventurer/Film Maker

Pat Morrow is a world reknowned mountaineer and one of the first climbers to climb the highest mountains on all 7 continents. I was honoured to have Pat camera assist shooting the CMH promo 'Powder to the People' in Canada.

PETER WILLIAMS

Australian Mogul Champion

Peter Williams is an ex Australian freestyle ski team member having competed on the European Cup in moguls and a founding member of the Falls Creek based Team Red. Peter features skiing in Verbier.

PHIL SIFFERMAN

Volvo Ski Show Director

Phil Sifferman is an ex USA freestyle ski team aerialist and founder of the demonstration Volvo Ski Team. Phil has been an influencer in skiing and snowboarding both in the US and across Europe. We see Phil shooting the Volvo show in Zermatt Switzerland.

PHILIPPE BERNARD

Pioneer Paraglider/Super Max

Philippe Bernard is a champion Swiss hang-glider pilot and creator & star of the Super Max paragliding films which brought paragliding to the world. Philippe features flying in Verbier and Hawaii.

PHILIPPE BUTTET

Swiss Surfing Team

Philippe is a founding member of the Swiss Surfing Team and the inaugural Verbier Extreme contest. Philippe features snowboarding in Verbier and surfing in Mauritius.

RAY ROBINSON

Director at Made It Happen

Ray Robinson produced the Ford Ski Report which aired across the UK and Europe. Ray was also involved with bringing the Flowrider to venues across Europe including Munich, Florence, Oslo and globally to California, Durban South Africa, Sydney Australia and Manila Philippines.

REGIS ROLLAND

Pioneer Mono Skier

Regis is famous for his role in the Apocalypse films being chased on his winter stick by a band of mono skiers, by Didier Lafond.

ROBBY NAISH

Windsurfing World Champion

Robby Naish is a Hawaiian champion windsurfer, surfer, role model for Quiksilver. Robby is featured snowboarding in France.

ROBERT BERNTHAL

Director Beringia

Ex pro soccer player, skier and mountain climber, Bernie is a leading influencer in the telemark skiing world and as head of Special Events with Swatch brought Flowriding to the mainstream featuring all the current greats of boardsports in snow, surf and skate.

RUSS MAGNANTI

US Freestyle Team Aerials

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SARAH FERGUSON

British Freestyle Champion

Sarah Ferguson is an ex British freestyle ski team member competing on the world cup circuit and was a regular visitor and ski model at Clambin headquarters.

SCOTT SCHMIDT

Pioneer Extreme Skier

Scott Schmidt is an icon in the ski world for his trademark poise in the air jumping off cliffs and rocks and consumate style. Scott was a regular visitor at Clambin headquarters and a major influence on the skiers I worked with.

SERGE VITELLI

Pioneer Snowboarder

Serge Vitelli was a French free ride style master on the Quiksilver roster. Serge became famous for the Vitelli turn, laying down 90° into a turn and then back up. In collaboration with Quiksilver Serge introduced his signature snowboard line, Q-Stix. Serge features snowboarding in Verbier.

SHAUN PALMER

Pioneer Snowboard Champion

Shaun Palmer was a world champion snowboard half pipe rider dominating in the 1990s and became one of the most decorated competitors in X Games history, his larger than life persona inspiring riders from all around the world. Shaun features snowboarding at Bear Mountain, USA.

STEVE KLASSEN

Extreme Snowboard World Champion

Steve Klassen the original snowboard King of the Hill and champion several times over of the Verbier Extreme's Bec de Rosses. Steve features snowboarding in Verbier.

STEVE LEE

Australian Ski Legend

Steven Lee is an ex Australian ski team World Cup downhill winner who also represented Australia at the Olympics. Steve is an icon of Australian skiing and features skiing in Verbier and Falls Creek Australia.

TERJE HAAKONSSON

Snowboard World Champion

Terje Haakonsson is a Norwegian snowboarder who dominated during the 90s in half pipe, banked slalom, air and style and holds the record for the highest air. Terje was also one of the dominant riders of the Bruticus Maximus flowrider wave, which is where we feature Terje riding in Munich and Florence.

TONY HAWK

Skateboard Legend

Tony Hawk. Nuff said. Tony's mammoth skills on a skateboard put him in good stead to tackle the Flowrider's Bruticus Maximus. Tony features in Munich and Florence flowriding and Oberhausen in Germany, skateboarding.

VINCENT SPANO

Swiss Surfing Team

Vincent Spano is a founding member of the Swiss Surfing Team and a pioneer of Swiss surfing. Vincent features snowboarding in Switzerland and surfing in Mauritius.

YVES BESSAS

Director Nuits de la Glisse

Yves Bessas is the founder of Uhaina and Nuits de la Glisse, the famous French film festival that toured the major cities and ski resorts across Europe screening the latest ski, snowboard, paragliding and other films of action. Nuits de la Glisse was a major supporter of the budding extreme film fraternity providing the best showcase.

YVES ROSSY

Jet Man

Yves Rossy aka 'Jet Man' for his famous jet powered wings he attaches himself to and flies like superman. Yves is an airline pilot in real life and part of the Swiss hang glider and paraglider community, taking flight to the next level.