OSLO, Norway (February 20, 2025) — Red Bull and award-winning mountain biker Brage Vestavik unveil “Planet Alaska,” a film that takes mountain biking into the unknown, inspired by the fluidity of big mountain skiing and snowboarding. This Blur Media production, launching globally in Oslo and now available on Red Bull Bike’s YouTube channel, showcases Brage’s most ambitious adventure to date.
“Planet Alaska” is a journey through the Alaskan mountains, focusing on exploration, pushing boundaries, and discovering new lines. For Brage Vestavik, it’s about freedom, embracing the unknown, and pioneering the sport. “The whole factor of the unknown really plays a part in what I love about riding. It’s just that little part of not knowing and having to figure it out as you’re riding, and the whole part of your mind getting shut off and your body just acting – it’s like you’re shutting off the rest of the world, and you’re just kind of dancing. Even though you don’t know what to do, you still know exactly what to do, and it’s a crazy feeling,” Brage explains.
The movie unfolds in the Alaskan wilderness, where Brage draws inspiration from years of watching the world’s top skiers and snowboarders navigate steep mountains. Unlike the snowdrifts that cushion skiers, Brage faces the raw rocky terrain, making his feats even more daring.
“Back in the day, I used to ski the whole winter, so I always loved skiing. And my dad also had a lot of old big mountain snowboard and ski movies, so […]
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