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Deep Dive: Peak Obsession (2019)

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Peak Obsession
Peak Obsession follows Cody Townsend as he aims to climb and ski all 50 lines from the book 'The Fifty Classic Ski Descents of North America'. The film focuses on two particularly difficult lines, Meteorite Mountain and Pontoon Peak, located near Valdez, Alaska. Townsend is joined by renowned snowboarder Jeremy Jones and cameraman Bjarne Salen, who document their efforts and experiences throughout this ambitious project. The film premiered at various film festivals globally and is part of a larger series chronicling Townsend's quest to complete all fifty ski descents. Episode 19 captures the completion of lines 17 and 18 in the series, providing insight into the mindset and physical demands of such extreme skiing endeavors.

Why Watch

  • •See Cody Townsend tackle Meteorite Mountain in Alaska.
  • •Meet legendary snowboarder Jeremy Jones on the slopes.
  • •Find out what it takes to ski the Fifty Classic lines.

Did You Know

•Cody Townsend aims to ski all 50 lines from a specific book.
•The film features two lines: Meteorite Mountain and Pontoon Peak.
•This is Episode 19, marking lines 17 and 18 completed for The FIFTY.
•The film has a runtime of 32 minutes.

Perfect For

Extreme skiing enthusiastsAdventure sports fansOutdoor documentary lovers