The Mountain Why
"backcountry skiing documentary"
Originally released in 2020. The Mountain Why is a documentary/adventure film. directed by Cody Townsend. At just 37 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Cody Townsend and Michelle Parker
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 27, 2020
5 years ago
Runtime
0h 37m
37 minutes total
Language
English
Original language
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Red Bull Media House
- Summit Lunch LLC Production
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 Sk...
Who directed The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why was directed by Cody Townsend.
How long is The Mountain Why?
The Mountain Why has a runtime of 0 hours and 37 minutes (37 minutes total).
When was The Mountain Why released?
The Mountain Why was released on December 27, 2020 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Mountain Why?
The main cast of The Mountain Why includes Cody Townsend, Michelle Parker.