When Nikolai Schirmer learned that his reclusive friend was attempting a massively ambitious ski tour through the Norwegian mountains, he decided to make a movie about it. After all, even for an extremely capable ski mountaineer like Rye Vegard, linking 27 peaks over 124 miles with over 82,000 vertical feet of elevation gain would be a challenge.
The endeavor was the culmination of years of planning and training. Vegard has been living like a monk of the mountains, skiing, climbing, single-mindedly striving, and dreaming of this unprecedented goal.
When he finally pulled the trigger and set out on his skis, Schirmer was there to record his friends adventure. The resulting feature film is nothing short of captivating.
This documentary is not just a thrilling ski movie; its The Story Schirmer has been looking for since he started making ski movies. Pop some popcorn, dim the lights, and set aside some time to really enjoy this one. Its absolutely worth the watch.
Runtime: 1 hour, 35 minutes
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