burn PRESENTS: We Ride - The Story of Snowboarding (Full Movie)

A compelling, dramatic and stylish cinematic journey into snowboarding's unique history and the wider cultural forces that shaped it.
Featuring interviews and archival footage with Todd Richards, Gigi Rüf, Terje Haakonsen, Jake Burton, Tom Sims, Stale Sandbech and Craig Kelly.
We Ride is A burn Production, filmed and edited by Grain Media.
Directed by Orlando von Einsiedel and Jon Drever.
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Music credits:
"Ball of Confusion" - The Temptations
"Coz I Love You" - Slade
"Feel Me Flow" - Naughty By Nature
"Living In Darkness" - Agent Orange
"Wilderness" - by Phillip Guyler
"Myrtle Park" - Barrie Gledden & Andrew Peacock
"Social Network" - Tim Reilly & Jeff Dale
"Riding The Wave" - Christian Marsac
"Water Circles" - Barrie Gledden / Kes Loy / Tim Reilly
"Shine On" - Terry Devine King / Lincoln Grounds
"Star Bright" - Bruce Maginnis
With original music composed by Patrick Jonsson.

[@JillGuttman]

56 yo disabled vet (Iraq 2006) Snowboarding has changed my entire life. I'm one of the oldest women I know riding in summit county, CO. I watch films and go try what I think I've learned. Full body protection has kept me from dying. A few cracks and pops later, I'm 16 days into our season. Just rode two storm days and my legs are like jelly, heart is full. Best buds out there are the young guys/grrls. They watch out for me and help. We don't leave our own behind. Love is in the air. Full-speed ahead! Thanks for the film, it's beyond words.

[@andrewbalcom7418]

Jill how's your season goin this year?

[@Learning-Account-Yee]

This is amazing. I’m a disabled vet as well (Afghanistan 2012) snowboarding has changed my life as well since getting out of service. I love to hear this and hope your season is starting off good!

[@randyrennie2121]

Thank you for your service. Happy trails

[@derekforeal2494]

You guy's rock! Volunteer'd for 10 yrs at the National Center for Disabled Skier's in Winter Park. SEND IT GIRL🤘

[@johnburck5039]

It's not about the celebrities of boarding. It's about that feeling you get going down that run, that back country, everything that changed your view on the world. It's about the freedom you feel on that board.

[@johnnywright6639]

I fully agree man, but boarding wouldn’t be what it is today without those pioneer “celebrities “. But I hear ya

[@carltonbaird7080]

It's a gift of stoke, handed down.

[@joseledesma4776]

Watching this in 2021. 41 years old, new to snowboarding. Can barely make turns but I'm getting there. Thanks to these pioneers. This film was well made. Thank you!

[@No1Famous617]

Rest In Peace Jake Burton Carpenter.

[@mind4lease554]

And Craig Kelly

[@No1Famous617]

Brian Southard All my gear is Burton but I never owned a Burton board. Once he passed I went out and got myself a Blunt.

[@mind4lease554]

@@No1Famous617 My son and I both ride Burton 155s with Flow bindings. I do have a Ride 162 for backtrail days, but that Burton board carves.

[@No1Famous617]

M Nice choices. A have a few boards myself but the blunt is so friendly to jumping around the mountains and hitting the park, it’s hard not to stay with it everytime I go out.

[@user-gm3dm4xo2p]

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[@jameszambetti6169]

RIP Craig Kelly. What you did for snowboarding will never be forgotten. "There is a peace in the silence of the backcountry, There is a beauty in the white of the greatest peaks, There is a serenity in the carving of winter's bounty, There is an awe in the levity of our farthest leaps, To those who know such elation, Is bestowed the greatest gift, To know the sensation, Of riding adrift, The most beautiful of God's creation, A land of exploration and wintry pleasure, Where snowboarding holds our deepest admiration, Always and forever." This goes out to all snowboarders, let's keep this sport alive and better than ever.

[@playeralv]

That was beutiful my man

[@metanoiavision4365]

James Zambetti..very very well said James!!.hope your having a fun and great season this years bro !!

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[@justinliebich6748]

As soon as I heard "it all started with ny little board" a wave of emotions flooded me and I cant stop crying. I am so greatful to have grown up in a time and place with my parents in a position to take me to the ski hill when I was 7 ever since then snowboarding has been my expression of joy. Maybe its cause my dad just died and it was his love that brought the mountains into my life. Maybe its cause snowboarding is the only thing in my life that I will choose to do till I die. Maybe it has more to do with how beautiful it is to be so free in the mountains and the skills, life lessons and friendships I have made through the bond we have. Maybe its all of that and so much more I cant explain. I know I will never forget, and the love will never die as there is nothing more peaceful and satisfying to me than being in the mountains with family and friends sliding on the soft pillowy freshness that is snowboard life. Thank you for reading this...

[@princesstornadooo]

Amazing documentary! I love the reporter "packed with phrases such as Rip it up, dude". He says it so uncomfortably I'm dying 😂

[@leaaae4638]

I'm 32 just snowboard for the first time. I fell in love with it. I just wished I picked up this hobby sooner.

[@Rightround0846]

Im 35 and ive recently got into snowboarding and after looking at all the companies I realized Burton loves vets and appreciate them so much we get a discount! Thank you to everyone who took part in inventing this sport! Burton forever..

[@Evan22c]

Ride in peace Jake. Thank you for everything you've done for snowboarding. Yesterday you left us, but snowboarding will always be with us.

[@kurtg3891]

Im old enough that i did actually own a snurfer in my youth and i started snowboardng when Sorels were still widely considered the best boots avail. .. so i appreciate seeing this ... Its still hard to believe it took so long for snowboarding to reach where it is today...

[@johnny6713]

Still have my 1988 Sims switchblade. Will never get rid of it. Loved this. Thank you .

[@SC-dr7gt]

It'll probably be worth a lot one day

[@MinneGrommer]

I’m teaching my fiancé how to snowboard, she wants to go everyday now. I’m glad this will be in our family forever

[@markshamlian405]

I remember Tom Sims from high school in NJ. He and his friends would make their own skateboards back in the very early 70's. They called skateboarding "birding" though. I remember Tom's father really seeing the commercial potential way back then. Tom was known for his drawing and cartoons as well...talented guy.

[@soulsonicinc]

Watching Craig Kelly ride lines in the backcountry strikes a profound feeling in me. So smooth, so stylish and so soulful. R.I.P

[@andrewbalcom7418]

An absolute legend

[@nickdavidson3416]

I found an original Snurfer in my mom's garage! So stoked!

[@O-townplaya]

Dude!! You gotta ride that for kicks👍👍

[@yardogyuh2049]

This documentary seriously brought me to literal tears. I fell in love with this sport only a month ago and I still remember the first time I was able to actually ride. The joy and that feeling, truly indescribable. I had no idea any of the history behind it and it makes me so happy to now know. I may have only started a month ago but after my 4th day ever I bought my new set up because I realized that I wanted to do this for the rest of my life. I'm planning on going to CU Boulder for college and all I want is to be a pro. If I can't I want to be that snowboarder that kids look up to in the ski resort who's absolutely shredding and making the entire resort there playground.

[@goobah1389]

All you want is to go pro… but you’re going to college?

[@thefriendlydefault9684]

get it bro

[@leocuntface]

Are you progressing?

[@ramdarass]

Jake would be proud to have heard you say this.

[@scootforlifear]

hope everything is going well for you bro.

[@claytontower9253]

My dad taught me to ride when I was 9. He started riding on one of the OG sims boards. Now at 50 he is still riding sims. Not as often or nearly as hard. But snowboarding is something that means so much to me, and to him. You don’t have to worry about anything up there. With some good friends or by yourself. It’s the greatest place on earth. I try to introduce as many people to it as possible.

[@urtwietii]

Thank you to every single boarder who founded, pioneered and persevered to give me the opportunity to experience boundless freedom in the mountains.

[@jennyapplewhite723]

Life without snowboarding is no life. Thank you to those people who have and do make snowboarding what it is. Freedom, peace, fun, passion, joy and happiness, memories, friends and so much more...

[@angelazaleski7874]

Thanks to all who've made this sport available to me! Couldn't imagine my life without it!

[@tpdghost4944]

Made it fully through, one sitting, absolutely AMAZING. 11 years old, been snowboarding for about a year.

[@shaft9000]

Rip more often and _Avoid the Internet_. It will prove to be more trouble than it's worth, especially at your age. Some day you will understand what i mean (and i'ts totally fine now if u think i'm just being a kooky "adult").

[@telepusik]

@@shaft9000 cringe bro

[@ChartheShark]

Snowboarding changed my life. As a kid I hated sports. Then, on a cold February day during a school trip I strapped into a snowboard and managed to link turns on the very first day. The next winter was particularly snowy. One day, I was alone on the peak of the hill, chest-deep in powder, clouded by fog and silence. That day I found not only peace and wonder for the hill, but a taste of heaven, for surfing powder was like riding clouds. Every year I cannot wait for the first snow. I

[@cichlidbro8566]

Great doc from start to finish! My family doesn't understand why I talk, think and dream of riding in the middle of summer. Never quit since '86!

[@Rogerheikk]

I feel the same, been riding since 92.

[@royal5stars]

fell ya ! since 02

[@jasonayana1037]

RIP The Godfather of Snowboarding Jake Burton

[@No1Famous617]

Jason Ayana this is why I came to watch this video again.

[@sidabbruzzi3239]

Steve Derrah

[@SugmaDLigmaNutz]

This is cool that one of the snowboard instructors at my local resort is caught by the news team explaining how snowboarding is the same as skiing.

[@carlosweaver6763]

My wife and I just jumped on snowboards for the first time last month! Loved it and our snowboards just got delivered today. Happy to be on the boards these pioneers made. Truly thank you for all of what you did. It’s pure joy for us both

[@Lalgaru]

I absolutely enjoyed this documentary. I just did a snowboarding trip with my kids at Mammoth. The moments/memories with kids was amazing. If it was not for these pioneers of this awesome sport, I would not know what else would I rather be doing. Life is short, shread on my fellow boarders!!!

[@Autonomieaffective]

Nice film, i miss Mr Marco Siffredi who was the first m'as ever to ride the Everst. Amazing performance and contribution to snowboard. RIP Marco.

[@Pappas450]

I have been snowboarding since 1992 and I just got the recent pleasure of teaching my youngest how to ride last week. This movie was a greats trip down memory lane. Truly a great film.

[@jessewalter6972]

Hey if any of these awesome people who were in this documentary are reading this I just want to thank you for your contribution

[@patthesoundguy]

Im sitting here 3rd week of June sitting in my shed in a chair just inside the door watching the rain come down watching this with one hand on one of my boards... Snowboarding has been a driving force in my life since Christmas of 1989 when I got by first board. I get emotional thinking about snowboarding because it's given me such a connection to the earth and it cleans my soul when I get out and ride. When Craig says he will probably snowboard forever I truly think he is up in heaven somewhere with Jake and Tom riding powder together forever.

[@JoeyFucktwice]

Good Guy Burn makeing a fantastic snowboard documentary without cramming it full of advertisement. You guys have earned my respect for that

[@SyTrades]

RIP to the riders lost in that avalanche and so much love for KP, I know this Doc is a bit old but this really hit home when it comes to describing just how special of a sport snowboarding is. Hope every one has great seasons to come!

[@rileyhowland]

I am at a loss for words, what you people did and what all snowboarders have done for themselves and for the progression of the sport is truly beautiful. Society rejected it, we persevered and proved to the world that the feeling you can get from riding on the snow with a plank and some straps can turn into one of the most amazing feelings out there. Thank you so much everybody at Burn for making this. This is a beautiful piece of art.

[@WineZ22]

This documentary is beautiful. As a tropical country residence for most of my life, finally shred in a snowboard in Winter 2022. The first few days in the snow was rough,, but after 1 season (10+ days) doing it, I started to enjoy the activity. The experience when you finally get down your first bunny hills, doing the S turn, or even riding down the chairlift without falling is awesome. Like this sport and will continue to ride. -- Written on March 2022 -- -- by a beginner snowboarder -- Thanks for the documentary and all the great people that made the sport so huge today.

[@Josh-hz4br]

Best snowboarding video I've ever seen. So refreshing, educative and absolutely fascinating. Every rider out there needs to watch this.

[@Rizziculous]

The production of this doc is top notch.

[@shred_savage]

I started watching this at 6am, paused it to get one more day on the mountain for the season, came home to finish watching. Thanks for sharing this film. Very inspiring.

[@arkansaswookie]

Fall 1985, bought my first snowboard, Burton Cruiser, started riding, sold my K2's and never looked back.. (RIP Craig Kelly)

[@xpez9694]

YES!!! the next year I put a Burton elite 150 on layaway...then finally got it. The next year I traded it for a Cruzer..what a mistake! then I sold it and bought a Sims Kidwell never looked back!!! still have it! All cracked..I have lugged that shit for 35 years!!!! Hell yeah!!! still love that board!

[@heshwuan]

Amazing documentary. It takes me back to when I was a young 80's kid.. As a US northeast skateboarder and skier, hoping and waiting for snowboarding to become accessible to my friends and me, I remember wearing Sorel boots to ride, not being allowed at ski resorts, and riding snow covered backyards and golf courses--building jumps and carving hay-bail quarters and halfpipes with shovels. Those early beefs served as motivation--a competition that drove everyone to do great things, push boundaries, and evolve.. much like space exploration. Without Jake, Phil, Chuck, Terry, Palmer, Craig Kelly, Terje, Tina Basich, and countless others, who knows where we'd be without them. They all shaped the activity of snowboarding in positive ways and formed what we have today. To this day, snowboarding is the funnest activity I have ever done. Thank you to all the pioneers and progressers of snowboarding, no matter who you are. You have given me, and many others, a gift to always cherish.

[@promethaus5116]

This movie really capture the love for the mountains. It brought me to tears.

[@theophilebrabant7618]

I almost cry, this is the best documentary ever

[@brandonlee8313]

Much love from seattle. Snowboarding since 1988.

[@samuelcappadonia1408]

Thank so much SNOWBOARDING!!!!! LIVE TO RIDE RIDE TO LIVE!!!!!!

[@westonengstrom2368]

when Craig Kelley died it just made me wanna cry :'(

[@Norminatoren]

I'm crying :) Powder, snowboarding, friends... Feels so hood you know? I will never take it for granted anymore :')

[@jeffharden2797]

Had the Craig Kelly Burton and Sims Halfpipe. Was so into this that I moved to Big Bear Lake my 2nd year riding and worked at Snow Summit so I could ride a lot more. Good Times!🔥

[@NorOnt18]

For the first 30 minutes i was a solid goose bump.

[@nimatek667]

I really enjoyed this documentary. I started snowboarding in 2002 and love it more than ever.

[@filmemerge]

This movie just nails it! I got all emotional seeing Tom Sims footage from the 70's. RIP Tom Sims. Great to see the credits to Sherman Poppen as the grandpa of snowboarding. Thx Burn!

[@Ram-xw4kj]

Snowboard is ultimate freedom for me. Nothing else can be compared to it.

[@nipplesmcscrotumballz8827]

No greater feeling than flying down a mountain carving through fresh powder ❤️

[@jennboyermusic]

so glad this documentary exists

[@meatitube]

I love snowboarding! Thank you all for all you've contributed.

[@MrLilcady1]

im 13 years old and was introduced to snowboarding 3 years ago all i have to say is snowboarding changed my life it inspires me so much and makes me push every day to think and do things snowboarding is mostly what i think about all the time :)

[@ZanioTheHunter]

this is the sould of snowboarding. every rider out there should watch this once a year. Remember your roots, respect the elders.

[@jacob_1554]

Boarding has definitely changed my life for the better! I wouldnt give it up for anything!

[@MiroslavObrtel]

This was the best snowboard movie i ever saw... verry usefull and educational...I feel so sorry for Craig Kelly :///

[@BreizhWaren29]

there's a full documentary about his life streaming on redbull site ;) it's amazing

[@LumberJackJibber]

Remarkable. This was well compiled, documented and edited. This film captures the soul of snowboarding, for me.

[@scott1810scott]

this films sums up why i love to get out an play on my board as much as i can, when i'm on my board i'm free, something only my fellow boarders will understand... thanks for the film...

[@Ajbthegreat5019]

Thank you to Jake and Craig who did so much for the sport that I love so much. R.est in peace to the men that made my joy possible.

[@gorirobert]

They all did it out of passion and love.. respect!

[@Jtweezy4shez]

Wow great cinematography.

[@Rob-fb4bg]

Dude, this is so great words can't even describe! Snowboarding is so amazing and I hope every one gets to experience the thrill and joy you get from riding.

[@KeepShreddin]

This is the best snowboarding documentary in existence

[@VangendeUrbanRunners]

This movie made me realize how much i love snowboarding. The feeling of snowboarding is one of the best in the world. I will never forget the first time i stood on the top of the mountain, it was amazing!

[@pepepepert]

I've ridden a snurfer, old sims, burton airs, Kemper air and Barfoot and they were all super fun in their own way.

[@victorystone1984]

I'm 44 yo and have been riding since I was 10. To this day there's nothing else that I enjoy more than sliding down the mountain. The vybe and serenity you get is as good as it gets. It's cool to see the roots on screen, the roots that I grew up with. I wish younger generations of snowboarders would watch this to learn where the sport has came from. Also stoked to see dayglo and swallow tails back on the slopes

[@Benzin0]

What a great documentary, thanks for doing this!

[@kkamisch]

Best snowboard film I have ever seen

[@Subi_88]

I just wanted to take a short look at this film but ended up watching it from the beginning to the end. Left me with a big smile and some teary eyes. Thanks for making this.

[@mango4064]

Snowboarding is FUN!!!!🏂 Thank you snowboard pioneers!

[@jonesybones13]

That was so well done. It made me love snowboarding even more, which I didn’t think was possible. It really seems like it was born multiple places at once, like something was just in the air that had to be born.......... Beautiful.

[@roblucchetti2993]

150 peoples gave this a thumbs down? Really? Please show me a better made documentary on snowboarding...

[@waddleswithwood920]

Rob Lucchetti They must ski and are yuppies

[@fr-ik3749]

maybe they dont like energy drinks in snowboarding and just hit thumbs down because of that it self.

[@nilsemann97]

i've used this movie in my exam and i got a 5!!! my task was to talk about snowboarding and i watched the movie and took it from there! love this

[@MrForestExplorer]

This is awesome. Brings back memories. My first board was a Burton Cruise.

[@winbrooks75]

Thank you for making this available for free.

[@TheVaporChronicles]

Amazing story,amazing passion, amazing lives. Thank You All

[@breckbordr]

Great documentary and I think captured what it was like to be in the middle of the snowboard lifestyle. I live in Breckenridge 94-98 and rode and friends with so many that are now considered legends. At the time there was definitely a feeling that we were involved in a new movement of just living life to ride. Great days and many memories.

[@robertjensen2346]

the clock is 3:46 am... and I just couldn't stop watching it. It was amazing, just freaking amazing!

[@ernielaloma]

One of the greatest documentaries for one of the greatest activities ever made….. thank you burn 🔥

[@paulhunt4949]

Thank you for making me smile

[@TheParadigmShiftTV]

Awesome film. Great job. Respect from WHISTLER BLACKCOMB!

[@christophejuillet9057]

What a movie, taking you through 35 years of snowboarding history, with its highlights and drama! Amazing what this sport has gone through... Special cheers to Regis Rolland, who entertained so many teenagers in France with the Apocalypse Snow series! Great job

[@ThEoThErKiD16]

watch this over and over. will make you want to bring it all back to what it should be

[@WickedWiesel]

this film just says one thing: go out, ride and have fun no matter what others think! *Masterpiece* :)

[@williamdedalis1262]

What an epic journey. Snowboarding has helped me find a new path & meaning of life! SB POW All Day Every Day Shun!!

[@blingblingno12]

Simply awesome thankyou for all the legends who created the most amazing sport in the world 🤘😈🤘

[@jakekerz8520]

Ive watched this start to finish multiple times. Best Doc ever on the story and soul of snowboarding.

[@saraho7713]

"I'm a kid at heart brother"

[@MrJkca]

Amazing how our sport we all love has grown. From one man keeping his kids entertained and now it's enjoyed by millions.. Happy shredding

[@landokhan]

Great doc. Covers everything. Thank you

[@byAngelicc]

Such a good film maybe one day ill be riding for burn

[@josephhertzberg2734]

So great. I started at Copper Mountain in 1990, entirely changed my life and so fun to watch it all The feeling of calmly flying down the hill, totally at peace and just pure beauty

[@arr4ws]

been riding since the late 80's... now im teaching my 3 years daughter old to ride since she's 1 year and 11month old. I love snowboard.

[@ramez1975]

Awesome documentary....and thats coming for a skier!

[@ppeirce34lb1]

ive watched this 3 times always stoked through the whole movie

[@talonforeman1254]

This is really inspiring and makes me want to ride, thanks everybody who started this amazing sport and Rest In Peace Craig and Jake.

[@budaiyanjing]

I am so thankful for watching this movie!