I AM THE MOUNTAIN | The North Face

03:09 min • 21/11/2025

From skipowd.tv :

Shaun Mittwollen and Cameron Wood navigate the rugged volcanic terrain of Japan’s Northern Alps during an ambitious traverse from Myoko to the coast. Descending steep couloirs and deep powder fields, they manage the region's notoriously unpredictable weather patterns. Technical skinning transitions into fluid downhill descents across high-altitude ridges and dense tree lines. Such a demanding expedition highlights the endurance required for long-distance backcountry touring through remote mountain ranges.

From Youtube :

In “I Am The Mountain”, Shaun Mittwollen and Cameron Wood set out on a ski-traverse of Japan’s Northern Alps, from Myoko’s volcanic rim to the Sea of Japan. But in a range defined by unpredictable weather and snow conditions, even the best-laid plans can unravel in a moment. Featuring: Cameron Wood Shaun Mittwollen A film by Hayden Griffith

Exploration

Athletes

Cameron Wood

Profile and significance Cameron “Woody” Wood is a Scottish-born freeski and backcountry skier whose career blends freeride lines, film-making and climate advocacy. Raised in the Scottish Highlands and later based for long stretches around the Australian Alps, he grew from local freestyle and freeride contests into a backcountry ski guide, producer and ambassador for organisations such as Protect Our Winters Australia. Rather than building a résumé of slopestyle or big air podiums, Wood has focused on documenting meaningful ski stories and using his profile to protect the fragile snow environments he calls home.... Read more on the Athlete page

Shaun Mittwollen

Profile and significance Shaun Mittwollen is an Australian adventure skier, backcountry specialist and photographer based in Tasmania. He is best known for chasing steep, remote lines in places that most skiers barely associate with snow at all, from the jagged dolerite of Cradle Mountain to the wild plateaus and peaks along the Overland Track. Rather than pursuing slopestyle podiums or big air contests, he has built his reputation by documenting serious backcountry skiing and human-powered expeditions, pairing strong technical skiing with a distinct visual style that has appeared in international outdoor media and brand stories.... Read more on the Athlete page

Locations

Japan

Overview and significance Japan is a global benchmark for resort-accessible powder and night-lap culture, with two complementary ski archetypes that keep freeskiers coming back: the storm-socked island of Hokkaidō in the north and the higher, more rugged ranges of Honshū around Nagano and Niigata. Hokkaidō’s cold Siberian air streams over the Sea of Japan and drops light, forgiving snow across birch forests famous for repeated face shots. Honshū’s Japanese Alps add bigger relief, steeper valley walls, and storm cycles that build deep bases, plus a broad network of resorts and towns that hosted the Nagano 1998 Winter Olympics and still reflect that legacy.... Read more on the Location page