Degrees North
“In our world, everyone sees exploration as finding a place no one has touched. But maybe exploration is also about finding a new way to do things.” - Xavier De Le Rue
THE TEAM
XAVIER DE LE RUE
BIG-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDER
"BIG MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDING IS WHERE I FIND MY PLACE"
An icon of the big mountain movement, Xav has pushed snowboarding in both competition and through his relentless innovation in the mountains.
SAM ANTHAMATTEN
BIG-MOUNTAIN SKIER
"SKIING IS LIKE ENTERING ANOTHER DIMENSION"
Zermatt-born Sam Anthamatten is a certified guide, accomplished alpinist, and one of the hottest names in big-mountain freeriding.
RALPH BACKSTROM
BIG-MOUNTAIN SNOWBOARDER
"PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE? IT'S ALL SNOWBOARDING FOR ME"
A true multi-disciplinarian, Ralph’s snowboarding has brought him from the X-Games start gate to the steeps of Alaska.
THE ADVENTURE
