Set in the wealthy ski resort of Whistler, British Columbia, Ski Bums follows a group of extreme skiers and snowboarders who, in the words of one veteran ski bum, "participate in a rich man"s sport without the financial means to do it" This feature-length documentary by Oscar -winning filmmaker John Zaritsky goes beyond the sex, drugs and rock and roll cliches to explore the seductive power of life devoted to the mountains. Highlighting Johnny Thrash, Red eye Lisa, Crucial Mike, Napoleon, Punchy, Johnny Foon, Cupcake and others.