Burn

burn. is a ski film telling the story of how forest fires are impacting large swaths of terrain in the western United States and Canada. The MacDonald family lost their home in a fire that consumed more than 500 homes and was the most costly fire in Colorado history at the time. Since then, fires have continued to rage and are even more destructive.

In the wake of the fires, certain areas are transformed into beautiful playgrounds for skiers and snowboarders. The above//PRODUCTIONS crew traveled to many of these areas this winter in collaboration with Sweet Protection and Outlaw Beer.

Starting in Montana with the Sweet Protection crew, the team hunted burn areas throughout the state and finding some great riding along the way. Back home in Colorado, multiple days were spent in the Cameron Peak Fire area, the largest fire in Colorado history. The other impactful area in Colorado was a fire that happened almost 200 years ago. That fire burned a mining town and forest surrounding it. It has since regrown showcasing the incredible power that forests have to replenish themselves over time.

Directed by Kellen MacDonald:
https://www.instagram.com/kellen.macdonald/
Produced by above//Productions:
https://www.aboveproductions.us/

Skiers:
Jake Hopfinger (https://www.instagram.com/jakehopfinger/)
Parkin Costain (https://www.instagram.com/parkincostain/)
Cameron Daley (https://www.instagram.com/cam_daley/)
Parker Norvell (https://www.instagram.com/pknorvell/)
Nicholas Pajor (https://www.instagram.com/propro_higgins/)
Ian Osby (https://www.instagram.com/ianosby/)
Tristan Robles (https://www.instagram.com/tristanrobles/)
Luke Wynen (https://www.instagram.com/lukewynen/)

Big thanks to our Brand Sponsors:
Sweet Protection (https://www.sweetprotection.com/en-us/home/
Outlaw Beer (https://www.instagram.com/outlawbeer/)

Cinematography:
Kellen MacDonald
Jordan Seitzinger (https://www.instagram.com/jordanseitzinger/)
Edward Clem (https://www.instagram.com/bigeasyphoto/)
Thomas Sedberry
Chris Watson

Still Photography:
Kellen MacDonald
Thomas Sedberry

Additional Support:
Line Skis
The Robles Family
Luke Wynen

Music licensed by MusicBed:
https://www.musicbed.com/songs/changer/43420
https://www.musicbed.com/songs/holy-ghost/32890
https://www.musicbed.com/songs/imbre/50710