Originate

Name: Originate
Released: 2014-01-15T00:00:00.000Z
Cast: Michelle Parker

TV Show · Sports

The culture of backcountry skiing has evolved dramatically over the last 20 years. Follow Michelle Parker and her crew of like-minded athletes in their pursuit of the best snow and steepest lines in the world.

2014 · 11m

Starring Michelle Parker

EPISODE 1

Backstory

Who is big-mountain skier Michelle Parker? From earning her first sponsorship deal to overcoming serious injury, we learn how the Californian skier has progressed in a sport in which she's largely the only woman out there.
EPISODE 2

Accessing evolution

Following skier Michelle Parker and others into the mountains of British Columbia on their snowmobiles.
EPISODE 3

Next Generation

Michelle Parker heads to Myoko Kogen ski resort with friend Mark Abma to shred the coveted "Japow."
EPISODE 4

The formula

Michelle Parker teams up with Angel Collinson and Elyse Saugstad to showcase female skiing.
EPISODE 5

Alaska Finale

Feeling unsatisfied with their results in North America's Selkirk Mountains, skiers Michelle Parker, Angel Collinson and Elyse Saugstad head north to Alaska to complete their all-female segment.
EPISODE 6

Dropping in

Watch all the best footage of American skier Michelle Parker dropping down fresh powder from Japan to Canada's British Columbia during her journey to find the steepest lines around the world.