https://peertube.dngr.us/videos/watch/56076b25-8e65-4d20-8264-d038b2cf97b2 Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCddem5RlB3bQe99wyY49g0g/join Help us preserve, scan and post more rare and endangered films! Join us on Patreon. Visit https://www.patreon.com/PeriscopeFilm Visit our website www.PeriscopeFilm.com “Come Ski with Me: Skiing the Western United States with Jean-Claude Kelly” is color promotional film dating to the 1970s that was likely sponsored by United Airlines. Directed by David H. Vowell and featuring music by Barry Mason, the film spotlights the various ski resorts and ski towns in the Western United States. Narrated by French former World Cup alpine ski racer and Olympian Jean-Claude Kelly, the film features many cinematic shots of Kelly alpine skiing on the slopes of the Rockies in Colorado and Utah and the High Sierras in Nevada. The film also features a number of upbeat jingles that allude to sponsorship by United Airlines with lines like “ski west, fly with me the United Way.” Film begins, intro sequence montage scenes of young adults having fun, skiing at snow-covered chalet resort (0:07). United Airlines Boeing 737 makes landing (1:24). Ski patches for different resorts in United States: Vail, Brighton Utah, Alta Ski Area, Breckinridge, Squaw Valley, Aspen (1:39). Other angles of United Airlines Boeing 737 as it taxis into gate, other footage of skier skiing along powder snow overlaid footage of plane (1:49). Scenic view of snow covered mountain peak lined by tall green pined tries likely in the Colorado Rockies (2:26). Jean-Claude Kelly effortlessly alpine skis down mountain, weaving in and out of trees; Kelly narrates segment detailing why of all the places he has skied he prefers the American West (3:08). Flashing LED lights, spinning roulette table, signs for different casinos (Silver Spur, Harrah’s Reno) and hotels in Reno (5:29). Group of young children take to “bunny slope,” get accustomed to skiing and sledding (6:33). More footage of Jean-Claude Kelly gliding down slope, dramatic effect of powdered snow being kicked up into the air (7:10; 7:40). Aerial view of snow covered slopes of the High Sierras dotted with pine trees, ski lift, and parts of Lake Tahoe (8:17). More of Jean-Claude Kelly solo skiing and skiing with others as he narrates the joys of skiing (8:31). Coffee brews in the ski lodge, outside skiers relax at different picnic tables enjoying hot drinks, food (9:27). Ski instructors try and wrangle children near ski lodge for lessons (9:36). POV footage Kelly speedily charging down slope of High Sierras while catching up-beat jingle plays in the background (9:53). Aerial view of Park City nestled in valley among snow-covered mountains (11:36). Cowboy rides along snow-covered plain (11:57). Highway sign for Park City (12:11). Montage shots of Park City town: Quiet city streets, sheriff’s office, abandoned mines (12:18). Teenagers ride through snowy plain on horse-drawn sleigh ride (12:54). Group races across snowy plain on 70s model jet mobiles (13:21). More of Jean-Claude Kelly skiing (14:17). Bright lights, upbeat music as men and women in 70s disco attire, dance in nightclub (14:48). Jean-Claude Kelly skiing dramatically glides across powdered snow, narrates special experience of skiing on powder (15:50). Dramatic red sky spreads over mountains as group enjoys drinks at ski lodge (16:42). Little kids bundled in colorful winter clothing line up at wagon for a popcorn snack (17:44). Jean-Claude Kelly sits with friends outside ski lodge and enjoys bottle of wine, snacks (18:35). Aprés-ski festivities, lots of drinking and dancing (19:16). Jean-Claude Kelly and friends glide down open slope, Kelly describes feeling of flying down slope (20:07). Kelly closing words, footage flashes back and forth between shots of Kelly on slopes and ski patches for other resorts (Jackson Hole, Aspen Highlands. Aspen Buttermilk Mountain etc.) (23:05). (24:19). Dramatic aerial view of Kelly Alpine skiing, red ski jacket contrasts vast white canvas of snow-covered mountains (24:36). Closing credits (25:57). Film ends (26:29). Motion picture films don't last forever; many have already been lost or destroyed. For almost two decades, we've worked to collect, scan and preserve the world as it was captured on 35mm, 16mm and 8mm movies -- including home movies, industrial films, and other non-fiction. If you have endangered films you'd like to have scanned, or wish to donate celluloid to Periscope Film so that we can share them with the world, we'd love to hear from you. Contact us via the weblink below. 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