Revelstoke skier and filmmaker Greg Hill will present the world premiere of his new film in Vancouver next week.
Hill’s film Unfinished business will debut at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival on November 15. The film chronicles Hill’s attempt to summit and ski all 20 peaks along the classic Spearhead Traverse in Whistler in one day.
According to Hill, his backcountry career began in Whistler on the Spearhead Traverse.
“It’s kind of where I started and for years I would go back to keep exploring and see how much I’ve grown,” Hill said.
The Spearhead Traverse connects Blackcomb and Whistler ski resorts through alpine terrain. Hill held the Spearhead speed record for 10 years between 2004 and 2014.
In 2006, Hill skied 11 peaks on the traverse from Whistler Village.
“It was always in the back of my mind to try again,” Hill said.
He tried a few more times since then, but was denied due to weather. Last year he finally decided it was time to return to Whistler and finish what he started and bring along a film crew to document the adventure.
“These days, if you do something and don’t film it, did it actually happen?” laughed Hill.
The film was directed and shot by Anthony Bonello. “It’s pretty much how much he was able to capture in our adventure,” said Hill of the director.
Hill will also be giving a talk around the film at the Vancouver International Mountain Film Festival, detailing the limitless possibilities of the outdoors, no matter what skill level one may have.
Hill added that those who want to know whether or not he achieved his goal should watch the film.
Unfinished business is available to view online from November 14 to December 12 at vimff.org/show/online-snowsports-show.
The film festival’s online snow show will also feature another Revelstoke filmmaker, Zoya Lynch, who will introduce the film Beyond Begbie. The film explores the history of the land and its shared significance to indigenous groups and mountain sports enthusiasts. For more information about Beyond Begbie, visit vimff.org/film/beyond-begbie.
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