Warren Anthony Miller (October 15, 1924 - January 24, 2018) was a pioneer, a poet and a prophet. As a visionary filmmaker, he spawned an entire industry that thrives today by following in his boot prints. A skier, surfer and photographer, Warren founded Warren Miller Entertainment and was the creative force behind the company, producing, directing and narrating films until 1988. What follows is a brief timeline of a few important moments in Warren's life:

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1924:  Born in Los Angeles, California.

 

1942:  Begins study of astrophysics at University of Southern California as part of a Naval Officer's training program. Shortly thereafter, he leaves USC to serve in the Pacific during WWII.

 

1945:  Returns from WWII after serving in the U.S. Navy.

 

1946:  Buys his first Bell & Howell 8mm Camera for 77 U.S. dollars.

 

1947:  Travels to Sun Valley, Idaho, to perfect his skiing technique.

 

1949:  While teaching a couple of young Bell & Howell executives how to ski, he combined his skiing and filmmaking talents after convincing the pair to lend him a camera to photograph local skiers.

 

1950:  Released his first film, Deep and Light.

 

1978:  Inducted into the U.S. Ski Hall of Fame.

 

1989:  Sells Warren Miller Entertainment, the company he founded.

 

1995:  Inducted into the Colorado Ski Hall of Fame.

 

1997:  Joins Yellowstone Club, in Big Sky, Montana, as Director of Skiing.

 

2016:  Authors autobiography Freedom Found.

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2018:  Passes away, at the age of 93.

 

2022:  Dedication and unveiling of larger-than-life bronze statue of Warren Miller, created by American Sports Sculptor Blair Buswell. Blair's online portfolio can be viewed here.