Film

Wallmapu

Two skiers enter, into a breathtaking creation of ancient Araucaria trees, looming volcanoes, and windblown snow.
 
Piers Solomon finds solace in Wallmapu--the land of the Pehuenche people of modern-day Chile.

About

Director

Ben Sturgulewski

Producer

Dan Benshoff

Featuring

Piers Solomon

Sponsor

DPS Skis, Outdoor Research, New Belgium Brewing, Osprey Packs

Running time

6 minutes

Country / Nationality

United States

Our Judges say:

DPS bring it again with beautiful backcountry ski shots.

Ed Birch Director of Salt-Street productions

The Pehuenche people of present-day Chile speak Mapudungun: ‘the language of the land.’ This land, their universe, is known as Wallmapu. Two skiers enter, into a breathtaking creation of ancient Araucaria trees, looming volcanoes, and windblown snow.