Glen Plake

Glen Plake

Nacimiento : 1964-09-09, Livermore, California

Historia

Glen Plake (born 9 September 1964) is an American Freestyle skier. Born in Livermore, California, he grew up in Lake Tahoe, skiing Heavenly Valley. He is known for his appearances in ski films such as Greg Stump's The Blizzard of Aahhhs, and for his trademark Mohawk hairstyle, often dyed blonde, purple or blue. Plake was a pioneer of extreme skiing in America. He is currently the host for the RSN program Reel Thrills. According to his official biography: "...it was his third-grade teacher who used a Möbius flip from the seminal '70s ski flick Outer Limits as a way of demonstrating math that turned his life. For Glen, there fell into place a connection between skiing and the wider world, an understanding that there were deeper forces beneath this sliding on snow. In that brief flash of insight, Plake knew that skiing held something greater for him." Glen Plake married his wife Kimberly in 1991. The Plakes now base their winters in Chamonix, France

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Glen Plake

Películas

Warren Miller's Timeless
Warren Miller's Timeless
Himself
Kick off the season with Warren Miller’s Timeless, presented by Volkswagen, as we celebrate 70 years of ski cinematography and travel with top athletes across the globe to renowned mountain locations. Featuring ski legends like Glen Plake, alongside newcomers Caite Zeliff, Jaelin Kauf, and Baker Boyd. Road-trip with rippers from Arlberg to the Matterhorn, be immersed in the hometown hill of Eldora and discover a different side of Jackson Hole, plus much more.
The Edge of Never
The Edge of Never
Glen Plake
A documentary feature film set in the world of big mountain skiing, The Edge of Never is a real-life coming of age saga about the tribe of skiers who challenge the biggest, most dangerous mountains in the world. In 1996 extreme-skiing legend Trevor Peters
Steep
Steep
Himself
Steep traces the legacy of extreme skiing from its early pioneers to the daredevils of today.
Lost Lake
Lost Lake
Eric "The Bartender"
When Kat Walker, an exotically beautiful free spirit, takes a job at rustic Tamarack Lodge, she appears to have little in common with her strange new companions. Soon, amazing interconnections between them are revealed and their lives intertwine with passion and humor as they challenge one another on the steepest slopes of the body, mind and soul. After an avalanche traps Kat and her friends in the isolated lodge, she becomes increasingly haunted by seductive and terrifying visions. As a secret world unfolds, her mysterious past emerges and her new life awakens. With its fascinating characters and compelling story, LOST LAKE is a captivating journey into the light and shadows of the human heart.
P-Tex, Lies & Duct Tape
P-Tex, Lies & Duct Tape
Enjoy your favorite extreme skiers and boarders in some of the most beautiful and deepest powder ever. Chamonix, La Grave in France, Big Sky and Bridger Bowl in Montana, Mammoth Mountain, also Island lake Lodge, Red Mountain and Whistler in Canada. You will see all of the usual suspects and even some eccentric snow bums. Glen Plake's massive Mohawk will be around for anyone willing to rubber neck. Featured music includes Seal, 808 State, The Beastie Boys, Meshell Ndegeocello, Billy Idol, Dinosaur Jr. and Deee-lite.
SnoWhat?
SnoWhat?
Himself
SnoWhat? captures the outrageous mischief and skiing skill of Bad Boys Glen Plake and Mike Hattrup. SnoWhat? is not about perfect turns of monster cliff jumps - it's about the feeling you get when your skis are hangin' in thin air, your heart is in your throat, and you realize, with a big grin, that you're about to get away with it one more time.
License to Thrill
License to Thrill
Greg Stump and Bruce Benedict go to incredible lengths to capture extreme skiers Glen Plake, Scot Schmidt, Geoff Stump, Kevin Andrews, Darren Johnson, Mike Hattrup and Kim Reichhelm. What began as a cheap rip-off of a James Bond title has evolved into a celebration of rhythm. This energetic, youthful, dynamic and above all entertaining movie takes you exactly where you want to be. Lets not forget that Plake and Schmidt give a hilarious interview on the Today Show! Featured music in License To thrill includes Nast Rox, Kissing The Pink, 808 State, and Hoodlum Priest.
The Blizzard of AAHHH's
The Blizzard of AAHHH's
Himself
Greg Stump's rockumentary-style ski film inspired a whole new generation of skiers when it was first released in 1988. Taking a look at the heroes of the ski world -- both known and unknown -- Blizzard of Ahhhs features some of the best ski action ever filmed.
Maltese Flamingo
Maltese Flamingo
Self
A bunch of pro skiers from around the US get sponsorship to make a serious ski movie and use the cash to bum around for a season.