• 2010
Alpine Adventurer

Summary Simon St-Arnaud, a passionate mountaineer and traveler, organizes one-of-a-kind trips where adventurous skiers can face unique mountain challenges. Accompanied by a handful of like-minded souls who share both his passion and his fearlessness, the intrepid adventurers visit rugged, off-the-beaten-track corners of the world, facing and conquering nature at her harshest. There are no limits to their quest -- no matter how remote the ski station, they'll reach it on foot, by dog sled or even helicopter if necessary. Join the alpine adventurer and his intrepid companions as they take on whatever challenge nature throws their way in their unending quest for extreme and unforgettable sporting experiences. View more details

  • 2010

Alpine Adventurer

Directed : Unknown

Written : Unknown

Stars : Simon St-Arnaud

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Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Jan 3, 2025

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Facebook Official Facebook

Language : French

Production companies : Les Productions Megafun

Summary Simon St-Arnaud, a passionate mountaineer and traveler, organizes one-of-a-kind trips where adventurous skiers can face unique mountain challenges. Accompanied by a handful of like-minded souls who share both his passion and his fearlessness, the intrepid adventurers visit rugged, off-the-beaten-track corners of the world, facing and conquering nature at her harshest. There are no limits to their quest -- no matter how remote the ski station, they'll reach it on foot, by dog sled or even helicopter if necessary. Join the alpine adventurer and his intrepid companions as they take on whatever challenge nature throws their way in their unending quest for extreme and unforgettable sporting experiences. View more details

Details

Genres : Adventure Documentary

Release date : Jan 3, 2025

Countries of origin : Canada

Official sites : Facebook Official Facebook

Language : French

Production companies : Les Productions Megafun

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Episode 1 • Dec 31, 1969
The Adventure Begins
mountaineering friend, Jerome Grec, to prepare for their first expedition together. They meet a couple of days ahead of the others to prepare - The Plan: Making the ascent in sealskin garb, followed by the extreme challenge of working their way back down, through the treacherous Diablerets station, to the off-trail Verbier station, all the while trying to acclimate themselves to the high altitude and their unfamiliar gear and equipment.
Episode 2 • Dec 31, 1969
The Departure
And they're off. For the first stage, they must use a mechanical lift, from the Grands Montets station to the summit, since the High Route only actually begins there. The relative comfort of this last little bit of civilization is a far cry from the desolate wilderness that lies ahead. But an unpleasant surprise awaits our adventurers: extremely harsh weather conditions make it impossible to cross the mountainous Chardonnet pass and to hike the 20 km across the Trient Glacier, forcing their guide to interrupt the expedition.
Episode 3 • Dec 31, 1969
A Quest for the Peaks of Rosa Blanche
Simon and his fellow adventurers are finally back on track towards the High Route. They leave the summit of Verbier station, sleeping in a cabin at Mont Fort before pressing on the next morning, towards the peaks of La Rosa Blanche. Despite worsening weather conditions, the group hopes to make it to the summit before nightfall - Will they make it?
Episode 4 • Dec 31, 1969
Endurance
The group readies themselves to confront the challenge of a treacherous pass that will require seven hours of sheer effort and determination, before they can finally rest and celebrate in the rustic comforts of the Cabane des Dix. The next day is both full and challenging and has them climbing the Pigne d'Arolla, a peak of the High Route that reaches an altitude of 3900 metres.
Episode 5 • Dec 31, 1969
Final Destination
Our group is still swept up in the emotions of their triumphant ascent to the summit of Pigne d'Arolla. But as the saying goes, everything that goes up must come down. Simon and his companions soon begin to descend a thrilling 600 meters to the Vignettes cabin, where they spend the night. The next day, after an arduous 8 hours of working their way down the jagged mountainside, they finally reach the foot of Cervin, where they will start the final leg of their descent, the last 2200 meters through glaciers and some unforgettable stretches of dangerous but beautiful mountain country.
Episode 6 • Dec 31, 1969
Northern Norway: Tromso
Simon heads off to Norway to join his mountaineering partner, Jerome Grec. Having arrived in the northern city of Tromso, the pair finish their preparations and meet up with their guide for the week. The group is ready for a first outing: exploring the Tromso mountain area to test their physical climbing shape.
Episode 7 • Dec 31, 1969
The Ski Expedition... In Dogsleds!
For their first adventure, Simon and his friends explore the Norwegian wilderness in a typically local fashion: by dogsled. Despite a freak storm that catches them off guard, they make it to a refuge in the Sygnaldalen valley just in the nick of time. Our intrepid skiers even try a couple of tentative runs, despite the inclement weather.
Episode 8 • Dec 31, 1969
The Fjords of Norway
Simon and his companions climb onboard a sailboat, which serves as a refuge for a few days as they navigate their way through the canals and fjords found by the thousands along the Norwegian coast. Among their adventures is a 1,000 meter climb - followed by the thrill of a vertiginous drop straight back down.
Episode 9 • Dec 31, 1969
The Border Between Norway and Sweden
The Norwegian sailboat adventure draws to an end but our skiers don't lose a minute, heading off by helicopter up to Mount Riksgransen, in the northernmost part of Sweden. This area is a true icy paradise - with its stunning frozen countryside, its pristine pine forests, its plains and glaciers that stretch out as far as the eye can see.
Episode 10 • Dec 31, 1969
The Highest Summit in Sweden: The Kebnekaise
Very early one morning, it's time to set off on the last of the Scandinavian expeditions - climbing the highest mountain in Sweden, the Kebnekaise. The group's climb is a technical challenge, with dangerous passages along treacherous ice bridges. After an arduous 12-hour climb, they finally get to enjoy the reward of all of their hard work - a speedy two-hour descent and a return to civilization.
Episode 11 • Dec 31, 1969
Back Country Skiing in Alyeska
Simon and friends start in Anchorage to pick-up the RVs, buy equipment essential for Alaskan terrain and the necessary food supplies for the next 12 days. They meet briefly with Joe Stock, their guide for the « road trip ». But first, a ski day with Jérôme, in Alyeska, one of Alaska's few ski resorts. The group enjoys the sun on powder covered runs ...a good start to their new adventure.
Episode 12 • Dec 31, 1969
Kenai Peninsula: Turnagain Pass
First day of the « road trip » accompanied by their colourful guide Joe Stock. First summit on the list: Turnagain Pass in the Kenai Peninsula. Before starting their ascent in this hostile and dangerous terrain, Joe tests each climber's ability to operate his avalanche equipment and to apply search and rescue techniques. What better way to get in shape than to climb in sealskin garb and enjoy the thrill of back-country skiing.
Episode 13 • Dec 31, 1969
Heliskiing in Valdez
Simon and the group continue their discovery of Alaska and prepare for a few runs of heli- skiing in Valdez. Unfortunately, bad weather grounds the helicopter to everyone's disappointment and they are left looking at the amazing ski terrain out of reach. After a few days' wait, the sun finally comes out and the group can fly out to the snowy peaks. The heli-pilot drops the skiers off on a narrow ledge; emotions are running high even before they start to ski down.
Episode 14 • Dec 31, 1969
Hatcher Pass
The group leaves the coastline and heads inland to Hatcher Pass, following in the footsteps of the Gold Rush pioneers. They meet locals still looking for gold in hopes of striking it rich. The group skies around an abandoned old gold mine. As they progress towards Mount McKinley, they travel by air taxi to a high mountain base camp on Pika glacier where they will camp for a few days and ski, surrounded by impressive but dangerous peaks.
Episode 15 • Dec 31, 1969
Alaska Range
The skiers are now very close to Mount McKinley, North America's highest peak standing at 20 320 feet (over 6000 m), and settled on a glacier for a few days of winter camping. With their guide Joe Stock, they enjoy ski touring in this breathtaking but dangerous environment full of hidden crevasses - Some nice ascents await them but they must constantly review their course to stay safe .
Episode 16 • Dec 31, 1969
Memories of Farellones
Once in Chile, the group heads for the mountains to the small village of Farellones where Simon taught skiing back in 1993. Not that much has changed over the years as he reminisces with former colleagues. Back country skiing starts at La Parva ski resort, standing 3700 meters high. Unfortunately, the area is missing snow. The group decides to head south to the volcano region.
Episode 17 • Dec 31, 1969
The Volcano Region
Simon and Jérôme's dream to ski the best faces of the most beautiful volcanoes of Chile comes true near Chillán in the southern part of the Andes. They are pleasantly surprised with the snow base. Their ski touring starts at the Nevado de Chillan resort, then they climb the Viejo and Nuevo volcanoes and do some spring skiing between the fumes and volcanic rocks. The group enjoys great mountain weather offering breathtaking views. They also get a taste of local culture during Chile National Independence Day.
Episode 18 • Dec 31, 1969
The Lake Region
The group heads towards the mountains of Argentina, to the village of Villa La Angostura where Jérôme spent a ski season in 1999. Tour of the Cerra Bajo resort, founded by visionary Jean-Pierre Raemdonc, who developed the area with old ski equipment imported from Europe by boat. The group heads to the out-of-bound area of the resort where non-skied runs lay ahead, a true paradise for our skiers. They have the mountain to themselves, incredible views of mountains and lakes in this part of the North of Patagonia.
Episode 19 • Dec 31, 1969
Top of the World
The group sets off to the south of Argentina to the region of Baralloce for a few days of ski touring. The skiers are accompanied by a local guide and head to the popular resort of Cerro Catedral. Many surprises lay ahead on the road to the Frey shelter - The efforts are worth it and after 3 days of climbing, they are rewarded by amazing ski runs in an environment of breathtaking beauty.
Episode 20 • Dec 31, 1969
Up the Lanin
Standing 3770 meters high, the Lanin volcano is located in the Lanin National Park on the border of Argentina and Chile. The group sets their base camp in the small Andes village of Junin and tackles the ascent of the volcano in search of the ultimate reward: one of the longest ski runs in the world with a 2600 m vertical drop.
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