The Sky Piercer | Climbing & Riding New Zealand’s Most Dangerous Peak

By Adventure Sports TV

Community Score: 50% | 0 views | 3w

0 community ratings: null thumbs up, null thumbs down

The Sky Piercer follows world champion snowboarders Xavier De Le Rue and Nadine Wallner, alongside New Zealand local Sam Smoothy, as they attempt an ambitious expedition on the legendary Mt. Cook. Battling unpredictable alpine weather, brutal winds, and dangerous terrain, the team explores the wild beauty of New Zealand’s South Island while waiting for the perfect weather window. Along the way they surf remote coastlines, climb hidden alpine routes, bike through stunning landscapes, and push the limits of adventure filmmaking. With time running out and conditions worsening, the crew makes one final attempt to conquer the icy West Face of Mt. Cook in an unforgettable test of endurance, teamwork, and determination. 🏆 Best NZ Film – New Zealand Mountain Film Festival 2018 🏆 Best Cinematography – iF3 2018 🎬 Official Selections: BANFF, High Five Sky & Snow Film Festival, Freeride Film Festival Subscribe to Adventure Sports TV for more snowboard, ski, surf, climbing, mountain, and adv

More from Adventure Sports TV

  • The Hard Way | Running, Aging, and the Power of Perseverance — Score: 69%
  • REDISCOVER NORTH AMERICA | Canoe Expedition from the Gulf of Mexico to the Arctic Ocean — Score: 50%
  • Run in Run | Trail Running Paradise in Réunion Island — Score: 50%
  • Open Ocean: Solo Vendée Globe Adventure with Didac Costa | Extreme Sailing Documentary — Score: 50%
  • Another Way / Autrement | How Citizens Are Transforming Food & Society — Score: 50%
  • EXPEDITION ALASKA | Extreme Adventure Racing at the Edge of Human Endurance — Score: 50%