The Art of Subtlety with Celeste Pomerantz and Delilah Cupp

Featured Image: Delilah Cupp

Skiing is filled with nuance, and that detail is amplified in every way when pushing yourself in the Backcountry. From personal relationships to mental fortitude, from risk mitigation to gear knowledge, every part of the journey requires attention. "Subtle," from Celeste Pomerantz and Delilah Cupp, offers us a look at exactly this, capturing the two friends as they journey through the backcountry, and all the ups and downs that come along.

This dynamic duo is one we were excited to watch in a feature film ever since word of the project first leaked. Their friendship and camaraderie in the mountains serve as the focal point of this movie, but don't let it take away from the fact that there is some stellar skiing going on here. These two put in serious legwork in search of steep lines and bountiful pillows from the Cascade Mountains to British Columbia. No, they can't drift a Subaru. But yes, they can shred.

Behind the lens, Edward Clem worked his magic, as we saw in last year's "ZORRO." Editing from Cupp and Peter Kaiser completes the visually stunning package that makes up the film. Dim the lights and dial in to this feel-good project.

From YouTube:

A backcountry ski film featuring Celeste Pomerantz & Delilah Cupp. From navigating first-time pillow lines in British Columbia to spring summits in the North Cascades, Subtle captures the range of terrain that defined their season and offers a raw glimpse into their friendship and the highs & lows of pursuing their goals in the mountains.

Delilah Cupp   / dcuppers  

Celeste Pomerantz   / celeste.pomerantz  

Principal cinematography: Edward Clem

Editing: Delilah Cupp & Peter Kaiser

Dadcam: Celeste Pomerantz, Peter Kaiser

Additional footage: Laurent Bilodeau

Colorist: Peter Kaiser

Sound: Charlie Hernández

Photography: Jessy Braidwood, Peter Kaiser, Sage Vogt