THE STORY

Our Favorite Time of Year is Winter

Dave Heath’s stepfather gave him a camera and it changed his life forever. Nine Winters Old takes us on a journey through one snow-draped winter as seen uniquely through the eyes, and lens, of one of the world’s top ski photographers. Who better – and able – to follow him around all winter and film his adventures than an acclaimed veteran Warren Miller cinematographer – who just happens to be his older brother Bill. Nine Winters Old is the story of a ski photographer, of the classic characters he meets along the way, and how they all truly come alive in wintertime.

We meet red-headed Ryan who, at age 9, dreams of skiing with his friends through the powder lined trees, building huge jumps and flying off snow covered bridges. Then there is Alasdair, Rick, and Steve, Canada’s one and only hike-up and ski-down comedy threesome, even at the ages of 82. And finally, Richard, the ultimate former Snowbird and military helicopter pilot, who conveys his love of the mountains through stunning maneuvers as he soars like a bird over glacial peaks.

What emerges is not only a story about these and other extraordinary people, but one that, through dazzling and captivating visuals that only Bill Heath can convey, truly captures the raw beauty of the winter season. Experience winter as told through Dave’s stories and the passion of people who, young and old, believe winter is simply the best time of year.