Weekly Watchlist - Week 9 - ShAFF

La Liste

In his search to become a better freerider, Jérémie compiles a list of the most interesting peaks in the Alps which he wants to ski.

Jérémie is a freeride Skier, one of the best. He is widely regarded as the fastest freerider in the sport today. No one attacks a line quite like Jeremy. He has created a 'to do' list, of peaks he wants to ride. We follow Jérémie throughout the steep skiing season as he tries to achieve his goals. But most of these descents are 'extreme'. There is a very small group of skiers and snowboarders in the world who are now approaching these 'extreme' descents in a 'freeride' way. In this film he will ride with some of them and discover himself where the fine line between freeride and what is now considered 'extreme' lies.

Jérémie also has a deep appreciation for the history of the sport. In order to better himself as an athlete he seeks out the legends of the sport. The pioneers who opened some of these lines. There are only a few of these select skiers alive today who to whom he can turn to and ask advice when preparing his list. The film sees Jeremy seek out these legends in order to help him expand his knowledge of steep riding and deepen his appreciation of his sport and the legacy he is following. This film shows incredible freeriding and sees Jérémie question his approach to skiing and test his ability to finish the list.

Young Guns

Meet the new faces of climbing: 14-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 15-year-old Kai Lightner

Meet the new faces of climbing: 14-year-old Ashima Shiraishi and 15-year-old Kai Lightner are the leaders of a new generation poised to take the sport to the next level. Ashima, a New York City native, has already become the youngest person and the first female to climb the benchmark elite grades of 5.15a and v15. Kai, one of the few African American climbers rising to the top of the sport, became a national climbing champion as a high school sophomore. Now these two prodigies and friends travel to the rugged coast of Norway, where a legendary cave is filled with the most difficult climbs on earth. Pushed outside their comfort zone, Kai and Ashima learn some hard but important lessons that will carry them to even greater heights.

Ace And The Desert Dog

Ace Kvale turned 60 last fall, and to celebrate, he planned a 60-day, off-trail backpacking trip.

Ace Kvale turned 60 last fall, and to celebrate, he planned a 60-day, off-trail backpacking trip around Utah's Canyon Country, leaving from his front door.

The Great Siberian Traverse

The Great Siberian Traverse documents a 6,000-mile ski journey through Russia, along the Trans-Siberian Railway.

The North Face team hit up the Russian pow by train. A pretty inspiring destination!

Claire Carter Writer, Film Officer for Kendal Mountain Festival, 'Creative Consultant'.

The Great Siberian Traverse documents a 6,000-mile ski journey through Russia, along the Trans-Siberian Railway. The documentary - created in collaboration with POWDER and Sherpas Cinema - showcases a fringe backcountry skiing community, deep Siberian powder, and skiing's ancient origins. Team skiers Ingrid Backstrom, Callum Pettit, and Nick Martini share their insights along the adventure.