August, 2008-- Professionally, I am once again
stoked to witness the progression of the the Powderwhores,
as Noah Howell and crew continue to further refine their
skills in the filmmaker's craft. Those now abundant
skills are on full display in this awesome trailer for
"The Pact," their fourth full-length telemark
feature film.
On a personal level, I really love
this little preview for the way it speaks directly
to an issue that I've been giving a lot of thought
to in recent months: The dream versus reality, and
how fortunate we are when the dream becomes the reality.
When this happens, the even more fortunate among us
recognize that we do indeed make a pact, a pact with
ourselves.
In exchange for total acceptance of that over which
we sometimes have little or no control-- the awe inspiring,
overriding forces of nature and an occasionally related
feeling of helplessness in the face of destiny-- we
are given the power to experience amazing and intense
moments of unparalleled beauty and grace. Moments
of soul-fueling transcendent reality, far above and
beyond the too often mundane world of our everyday
lives. No Faustian bargain, this is simply a pact
of necessity in the well-lived life of the dedicated
telemark and backcountry skier.
Myself, I've recently decided to re-up. To celebrate,
I think I'll sit back with a cold bevy and enjoy this
latest show from the boys one more time. Anyone care
to join me?
