Powder Hounds Ski Trivia Podcast Episode 43 - Happy 30th Aspen Extreme! (January 13, 2023)

Aspen Extreme, the American drama film inspired by writer-director Patrick Hasburgh’s early ski days, turns 30-years-old on January 23, 2023! Apparently 30 is the pearl anniversary?! Released in January 1993, this ski film re-directed the trend of slap stick comedy ski movies of the 1980s and early 1990s. Sure, the story is familiar, two friends head west in search of a better life and lots of distractions get in the way of them achieving their dreams. A well-worn path, for sure, but the amazing ski sequences (frozen waterfall?!), throwback gear and likable characters and familiar settings make the movie a cult classic for many skiers. Fun fact, the movie is viewed annually every November at the Wheeler Opera House in Aspen. In 2021, Ski Magazine published a reflective interview with writer-director, in which Patrick Hasburgh shared lesser known facts about the making of the movie. The most profound; he had an entirely different movie in mind! Beware the cutting room floor. Enjoy 30* trivia questions to mark the 30th anniversary!

4:12: About Aspen Extreme

5:07: Critical Acclaim

11:56: Staying Power

14:31: Teaser Riddle Revealed

16:14: Trivia Category #1 – Aspen Extreme 101

23:27: Trivia Category #2 – Numbers

26:08: Trivia Category #3 – Ski Magazines

28:53: Trivia Category #4 – The Powder 8

32:55: Last Chair

Sources:

• Ski Magazine
• IMDB
• Rotten Tomatoes
• TVTrops.org
• Wikipedia
• Seattle Times
• New York Times
• Los Angles Times

*Ok, ok, sticklers; there are 27 questions among the four trivia categories, but buried in the episode are 3 others. Listen again to find them!