The Fourth Phase (2016)

From the innovators of "The Art Of FLIGHT" (2011) comes a documentary about the iconic snowboarder Travis Rice. The production of the movie started in 2013. From the creators of The Art of FLIGHT, Red Bull Media House presents THE FOURTH PHASE, a snowboarding epic starring iconic athlete Travis Rice. A gifted innovator, Rice has always held the keys to what’s possible, yet he still seeks more. While exploring the untapped backcountry of his native Wyoming with mentor Bryan Iguchi, Rice plots a 16,000 mile course to follow the hydrological cycle around the northern Pacific, where snow and ice create dreamlike landscapes on the towering mountains above. On his journey, Rice is joined by several of snowboarding’s most innovative riders, including Mark Landvik, Eric Jackson, Bryan Iguchi, Pat Moore, Mikkel Bang, Jeremy Jones, Victor de Le Rue, Ben Ferguson From the Japanese Alps to the volcanoes of Russia and a spectacularly remote area of Alaska, the team is committed to enduring all that comes with immersing themselves in nature’s cycle. But the stakes are high and Rice knows that he’ll be at the mercy of his own decision-making. Scored by Kishi Bashi, shot entirely in 4K ultra HD and optimized for Dolby Atmos and Dolby Vision, THE FOURTH PHASE carves a fresh path, using an artistic blend of action, story and cinematography to bring this stunning feature to life. A film for anyone fascinated by the possibilities of adventure, of the natural world – of life.