When Peak Performance athlete Garrett Capel recovered from a broken leg a few seasons ago, he took a deeper look at the deeper elements of skiing that really make him passionate. For the short film Nuance, he splits skiing into two major elements: friendship and environment.
The short movie, released this past weekend, explores the even-more subtle aspects that make up each major element, from the satisfaction of a high-five, to the scale of the mountains we love so much. It’s a short and stunning movie, and a great thing to watch over your morning coffee or lunch.
“In Act 1, the film showcases the power of friendship in skiing—the feeling of having all your friends in one place, generating a collective energy; the satisfaction of a high-five; the funniest things anyone’s ever said; and the sunset at the end of the day, when everyone’s spirits are high, and you can’t stop smiling. These are the moments that matter and should never be forgotten.
In Act 2, the focus shifts to the design elements of our environment: the texture of the snow after a wind event, the way the sun reflects off the snow as you carve through it, the vast scale of the mountains you play in, and all the other details we often overlook. Starring Leif Wilson, Adam Kuch, Mark Hendrickson and Garrett Capel. Cinematography by Lucas Reid“
