Story Structure — 4 Plot Phases
Toward Untouched Terrain
Jeremy Jones and other freeriders travel to snowboarding destinations. They push beyond the access provided by lifts, helicopters, and snowmobiles to reach untouched terrain.
Key Events
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Freeriders Travel to Snowboarding Destinations — Jeremy Jones and other freeriders travel to destinations known for snowboarding.
Location: Snowboarding destinations worldwide
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Riding Beyond Lift Access — The riders venture beyond the boundaries of lifts to reach untouched terrain.
Location: Remote mountain terrain
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Leaving Helicopter Routes Behind — The expedition goes beyond areas reached by helicopter.
Location: Remote mountain terrain
The Mountain Approach
Reaching remote terrain involves overnight hikes and sleeping on mountain peaks. The journey makes the effort of getting to the riding part of the adventure.
Key Events
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Moving Beyond Snowmobile Access — The riders push past snowmobile access in search of untouched realms.
Location: Backcountry
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Overnight Mountain Hikes — The expedition includes hikes that continue through the night.
Location: Mountain routes
Days in the Backcountry
The riders camp far from civilization and face severe cold and prolonged storms. Their journeys also include long days of travel and riding.
Key Events
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Sleeping on Mountain Peaks — The riders sleep on peaks during their remote mountain journeys.
Location: Mountain peaks
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Camping Far from Civilization — The group camps as far as 65 miles from civilization.
Location: Remote backcountry
Challenges and Breakthroughs
The film follows the athletes through the trials of remote snowboarding. Their efforts lead to breakthroughs in the sport.
Key Events
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Enduring Severe Conditions — The adventure includes temperatures of 20 below and storms lasting ten days.
Location: Mountain backcountry
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Long Days of Riding — The riders cover days of up to 20 miles as they pursue remote terrain.
Location: Backcountry slopes
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Breakthroughs in Snowboarding — The film presents the riders' challenges and breakthroughs in snowboarding.
Location: Untouched mountain terrain