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Solving for Z

Solving for Z

2020 27mDocumentary

Solving for Z explores IFMGA guide and father Zahan Billimoria’s relationship to the intoxicating highs and crushing blows of a life in the high-consequence environment of big mountain skiing.

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Solving for Z explores IFMGA guide and father Zahan Billimoria’s relationship to the intoxicating highs and crushing blows of a life in the high-consequence environment of big mountain skiing.

The vibe

snowboardingmountaineeringavalanchebackcountryskiing

Behind it

Zahan BillimoriaWriter

Cast

Jeremy JonesJeremy JonesSelf / Professional Snowboarder
Zahan BillimoriaSelf / Professional Mountain Guide
Kim BillimoriaSelf
Rich RinaldiSelf / Owner, Yöstmark Backcountry Tours
Nat PatridgeSelf / Owner, Exum Mountain Guides
Don SharafSelf / Owner, American Avalanche Institute
Griffin Post
Ian MacintoshSelf / Professional Skier / Mountain Guide

Writer

Zahan Billimoria

Release date

10 Dec 2020

Runtime

27m

Studio

Patagonia, Teton Gravity Research

Language

English

Country

United States of America

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