Warren Miller, the adventure filmmaker who was one of the first make skiing movies, died at the age of 93 at his home on Orcas Island, Wash., according to a statement issued late Wednesday on his official Facebook page.
A self-taught filmmaker, Miller made over 500 films that focused on his passion for the outdoors, and snow sports in particular.
Miller’s films were a staple among the adventure set, with his annual ski feature film, which he narrated, was for many skiers was the unofficial beginning of ski season. A staple for 60 years, Miller’s films contained what he described as a “first taste of total freedom.”