Director: Erik Osterholm
Intrepid Descent captures the classic wilderness experience of skiing Tuckerman Ravine, the legendary - and dangerous - birthplace of backcountry skiing. Nestled just below the summit of Mount Washington, the tallest peak in New England (and home to some of the most extreme weather on Earth), the Ravine, with its near-vertical slopes of rock, ice and snow, has been home to triumph and tragedy since the early 1920's. Today, it remains a mecca for skiers and adventurers from all over the world.
In addition to exploring Tuckerman's rich history, the filmmakers take us up the daunting climb to the top of the RavineĦand then over the lip, on an exhilarating, heart-stopping descent. Interviews with expert skiers, meteorologists, and rare historical footage provide a broad and dynamic view of Tuckerman's, where the classic man-against-nature story has been - and will undoubtedly continue to be - repeated for generations. Intrepid Descent pays homage both to the mountain and to the individuals who dare to test themselves on its treacherous slopes.
|