"Bikepacking from Chamonix to Norway sounds ambitious. Doing it to chase powder during a slow snow season? That's next-level commitment. Wilder North, from Chamonix-based outdoor brand Simond, documents exactly this journey. A 2,000-mile, human-powered adventure that blends backcountry skiing with long-distance cycling. As climate change makes winter conditions increasingly unpredictable in the Alps, the film offers an inspiring alternative: when the snow doesn't come to you, go to the snow."
""The weather isn't giving us the best skiing conditions, that's for sure. That's the reality when you choose to travel by bike, it's not as simple as heading straight to a resort," says Rouaux about the journey. "This is a slower journey, where every turn is earned and every moment on the mountain has to be fought for. It's a different kind of adventure.""
Two riders completed a 2,000-mile human-powered route from Chamonix to Norway, marrying backcountry skiing with long-distance cycling to chase snow. Climate change and a late snow season in the Alps motivated the decision to seek snow elsewhere. The journey demanded adaptation, mechanical readiness, and resilience as bike issues arose en route. Travel by bike slowed progress and emphasized earning every turn, turning each descent into a reward that had to be fought for. Arrival in the Arctic Circle produced usable snow and successful ski descents, demonstrating a blended, season-bridging approach to mountain sport.
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