The Mountain Why (2020)

backcountry skiing documentary

The Mountain Why (2020) poster

The FIFTY continues...But with a twist. The goal was simple, ride bikes, loaded down with 100 pounds of climbing, skiing and camping equipment, over 1000 miles to ski three of The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America. A tiring adventure and a sufferfest of course, but in the context of an ongoing global pandemic, a nation divided by chaos and a populace on the brink, a simple adventure throws the simple act of adventure into question. Why purposely suffer? Why selfishly pursue adventure? Why go into the mountains at all? All questions that a month long adventure begins to throw into your mind. Starring Cody Townsend and Michelle Parker, "The Mountain Why" is a ski adventure unlike any normal escape to the wild. This is a short film in The FIFTY series and line 28, 29, and 30.

Director: Cody Townsend
Genre: Documentary, Adventure
Runtime: 37 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Editing: Hennie Van Jaarsveld
Production: Red Bull Media House, Summit Lunch LLC Production
Original Language: en

Keywords

backcountry, skiing

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Mountain Why about?
The FIFTY continues...But with a twist. The goal was simple, ride bikes, loaded down with 100 pounds of climbing, skiing and camping equipment, over 1000 miles to ski three of The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America. A tiring adventure and a sufferfest of course, but in the context of an ongoing global pandemic, a nation divided by chaos and a populace on the brink, a simple adventure throws the simple act of adventure into question. Why purposely suffer? Why selfishly pursue adventure? Why go into the mountains at all? All questions that a month long adventure begins to throw into your mind. Starring Cody Townsend and Michelle Parker, "The Mountain Why" is a ski adventure unlike any normal escape to the wild. This is a short film in The FIFTY series and line 28, 29, and 30.
Who directed The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why was directed by Cody Townsend.
Who stars in The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why stars Cody Townsend, Michelle Parker.
How long is The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why has a runtime of 37m (37 minutes).
What genre is The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why is a Documentary, Adventure film.