"Surfing had The Endless Summer and skateboarding had The Search for Animal Chin as early genre defining films that inspired countless athletes to get out and try their hand at counter culture sports but what did skiers back in the day rely on for a taste of what rebel life could be like in the mountains? Many point to the Dick Barrymore's iconic film Assignment K2 as their first exposure to the world of hotdog skiing when it was released in 1975."
"Dick Barrymore was inducted into the U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame in 2000 in recognition for indelible contribution to the world of skiing including 30 short films and nine 90-minute features. Barrymore also wrote "Breaking Even" his personal story of a life making ski films which is a delightful read. Barrymore along with John Jay and Warren Miller delighted untold thousands of snow lovers all over the USA and undoubtedly induced hordes of curious viewers to try the sport."
Assignment K2 became a defining film for hotdog skiing when released in 1975, introducing many viewers to rebel mountain culture. The film follows top skiers from the Alps to North America as they push boundaries on K2 skis, equipment that changed performance expectations. The footage conveys raw, authentic energy and presents skiing as a lifestyle rather than merely a sport. Dick Barrymore received U.S. National Ski & Snowboard Hall of Fame induction in 2000 for his extensive contribution, which includes thirty short films and nine feature-length works; he also chronicled his experiences in the memoir Breaking Even.
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