[VIDEO] New Film "Trango" Documents First-Ever Ski Descent of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan - SnowBrains

"BackcountryA new ski mountaineering film, , will be released on video-on-demand beginning February 13, following a run of special theatrical screenings and festival appearances across the United States. Directed by , the film documents ski mountaineers Christina Lustenberger , known as Lusti, and Jim Morrison as they pursue the first-ever ski descent of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan's Karakoram Range. Full digital release details are expected to be announced soon."

"The film centers on the pair's May 9, 2024 ascent and ski descent of the 20,000-foot West Face of Great Trango Tower, an objective defined by extreme exposure, complex decision-making, and high-consequence terrain. Beyond the physical challenge, Trango explores partnership and trust at altitude, themes outlined by Morrison's recent high-profile descent of Mount Everest, which has drawn additional attention to his work in the upper reaches of the sport."

The film follows Christina Lustenberger (Lusti) and Jim Morrison as they pursue the first ski descent of Great Trango Tower in Pakistan's Karakoram Range. The pair completed an ascent and ski descent of the 20,000-foot West Face on May 9, 2024, facing extreme exposure, complex decision-making, and high-consequence terrain. The project emphasizes partnership and trust at altitude and connects to Morrison's recent high-profile Mount Everest descent. The film premiered at the 2025 Sundance Film Festival, screened at 19 festivals across nine countries, and earned awards including the Grand Prize at the New Zealand Mountain Film Festival and Best Editing at the International Freesports Film Festival. VOD begins February 13.

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