Mind Over Mountain | On the Bugs to Rogers Traverse | Patagonia Films 

These documentaries are always about the great effort of the skiers in front of the camera. But even more impressive is the effort of the film crew pulling off the same route while documenting it on camera. Carrying loads of gear, switching lenses in snow storms, managing power and always be one step ahead of the athletes to get the shot. I’m a filmmaker myself and this always blows my mind! There should be another documentary about the making of this film!

I work a 9-5 job, watching films like this brings me a tremendous amout of joy. Thank you.

These lady’s are dope. Somewhere there are people now saying I can or I want to or I will,because of people like them. Bravo!

I can’t believe I’m seeing these beautiful documentaries for free right now

This is the 1st female focused back country ski touring film I have ever seen! And it sets a high water mark. As a viewer I felt this emotional connection to the strong women in this film. It like a passion for nature is a network for folks that enjoy the testing them selves in the wildness of snowy mountain ranges. The ski culture runs deep in these folks and I am grateful to be inspired by them.

I am a women's college soccer coach and for Patagonia to produce and share this means so much more than words to say... this story of course is not about Patagonia, I believe Patagonia would be the first to say that this is about 3 incredible and capable women, but i'm just so thankful and so inspired by this adventure and by the personal Experience I went on from start to finish of this video. Thank you Leah, Marie-France, Madeleine, and Patagonia for all of this.

I loved the soundtrack for this! The classical and folk music mixed really well. I felt like it helped strike a balance between the daunting mountain atmosphere and the joy of skiing with great friends!

It's probably my bias of being a filmmaker, but... so much respect not just to the kick ass women here, but the camera crew! Unsung heroes of stuff like this.

I’ve been guided by Maddie and have deep respect and love for her . She is a truly professional fully rounded guide and Mtn. Badass . Great guiding Maddie and stellar accomplishment to the team of 3 strong women . Also - ultra good film making and editing Sweetgrass !!

Such a powerful video in so many ways, wonderful, ty. Madeline you never cease to be amazing. Our hiking group is blessed to have you as one of our summer guides, you make the hard stuff doable.

Really awesome quote from Marie talking about how truly challenging it is being a women in the outdoor sports industry and the World in the general. As a man, I never will fully be able to understand what women go through in this regard but thought this quote really brought home how amazing women in the outdoor industry are to a whole new aspect when looking at the difficulties women face not only in something like this traverse- where they are literally fighting for survival- but also against society as well. Truly amazing group and awesome film! Great job!

This was an amazing & powerful film. The amount of grit between these three ladies is incredible and truly rad.

Another inspiringly beautiful Sweetgrass Productions Film about three badass ladies showing us all how it's done. Amazing to see how far Madeleine has come since meeting her and sharing the Scott Duncan Hut with her over a decade ago on the Wapta Traverse-one of likely several traverses she forgot to mention in her long list of accomplishments. Congrats Ladies.

Incredible as always. Patagonia has the best films.

Did this traverse in 2009 after two previous attempts. Thanks for the brilliant footage and fantastic story. I so remember reaching the pass after Midnight and being just as happy as these gals. Wonderful film.

The collaboration, connection and spirit between these three athletes is increible. So inspiring.

As a new guide myself I have to say Thank You. Thank you for being another beautiful and authentic example of what the future can hold.

The most amazing thing of all the amazing things we've seen in this amazing film is the eyes of these ladies.

From the first moment, we were given wings. The passion and drive in their hearts sits in stark contrast to the steely indifference of mountains that inhabit the very tip of existence. Inspiring. An otherworldly immense odyssey with the terror of night skiing that brings my mind back to my own fear of long ago night dives. Then... the exhilaration of pushing through to reach the flooding relief that comes at the end of a successful journey, and the inner peace that accomplishment bestows within. Awesome.

I have loved Patagonia and what it represents my whole existence.

LEGENDS!!! Great job ladies. Right in my back yard

I don't think I blinked - such an inspiring journey!!!

What an amazing journey, powerful images and thoughts. Brought me to tears. There are so many layers. It's all about this achievement, willpower, a dream come true. But it is about so much more: friendship, spirit, the true human nature itself, why we need each other. Thank you for taking me along. Now i know i want, i can, and i will...

What a fantastic film and what an incredible adventure of a lifetime! Bonding over a journey of adventure and self exploration, there's nothing quite like it. Cheers to the women and the videographer!

I can't put into words my admiration towards these women. Truly inspiring!

Thoroughly enjoyed the film, the sentiment and character shown . . . how many great aspirations have also delivered the question, "Who's idea was this? . . . ", well that's why they call it adventure and if you make it through together you're never the same. Congrats on completing your journey.

What a privilege to watch these three amazing women: no "boo-yah" or any of that stuff. So impressed. "You weave a basket to hold the trip."

Strong women who show their vulnerability. Very inspirational and gives me courage to try harder

A testament to teamwork and growth mindset. Anything is possible with the right attitude. Much respect!

Such an amazing trip and so cool it's documented for you ladies to look back at for you and your families! Well done!

Beautiful photography. These women accomplished a very challenging terrain but they were honest and kept a good sense of humor.

Radnesssssssssssssssssss RAD RAD RAD !!! takes me back to memories with friends that wanted to quit and we had to encourage ourselves... it's a powerful thing . Sa weet Back country clip !! Love it !! And PROPS to all these ladies !!!! My hats off to all of them

Soooo good and thoughtful!! I was fully absorbed for 40 minutes.

Gosh! This group of women and what they went through and their honesty to how they were feeling and persevering was EPIC! ⭐️ Having done an all female traverse for 5 days in the Drummond Glacier traverse a few years ago, before the pandemic, I can totally relate to these spectacular women! Our guides were the outstanding people 💯of Sylvia Forest from Golden and Alison Cardinal. The editing of this video certainly captured the "real" experience of a long traverse...camping out like we did....weather changes, steep terrain, ice crampons, changing plans as the weather dictated...and..yes...those blasted trees doing down in the heat having just come off a freezing mountain or glacier top...learning to pace yourself...and then..there is the group effort to bring the team together...the challenges of looking for the success of the trip for all when the drive is so big to complete the trip to fruition...it really tests you out...all imperfections and strengths rolled into one! Then the reminder that it is in the mountains that one really finds out who they are and just what they can accomplish if you put your mind to it...and...most importantly how supporting each other is crucial to the over all team success...Gosh! How I miss those week long hut trips😉 Waiting for this pandemic to be over with so to get back to BC and Alberta for more back country skiing and trips with the Alpine Club of Canada🍁🇨🇦

thanks for giving visibility to women adventurers!

That was a sick film. Great job and those ladies are inspiring af - very impressive, and it shows they are much, much more than incredible athletes

This was just brilliant. I have been educating myself for a couple of months and watching stories from athletes. This has been my favourite and is on top of the list. Thank you for making this. Thank you for bringing stories from extraordinary people to us.

YES!!!! Love to see incredible women doing incredible things on a platform like this!!!

What a great documentary and so good to see a ski / mountain film about women. Thank you Patagonia.

Super inspirational, thank you all for sharing your story! Props to the filmmakers!!

What incredible women. Thank you for showing the rest of us how we can push our limits even farther, and for making the world a better place with your contagious joie de vivre.

Amazing job by you three and terrific camera crew work and editing to get to the core of what happened. Best short adventure film I've seen in years!

Awesome. The tone is a whole different world than you'd get from guys doing this.

This is 5 star content, what I come to youtube for. Simply fantastic.

Simply an amazing film about the power of the human spirit.

Omg such a amazing trip and goal! These women!

What a lovely bunch of people, makes me wish to be there to share the journey and get wrapped up in the passion.

Being a woman has nothing to do with how bad ass these humans are. EXHAUSTED having just watched this, I feel for them. "When Marie says I'm toast!" With that delirious laughter and a smile perfectly encapsulates these kinds of type 2 fun adventures. Well done ladies! 🤙🏼🍻

Beautiful! I loved it. Thank you for sharing your adventure.

Inspiring to see the connections you built through this trip, ladies. You can all be very proud of yourselves. @sweetgrass dope job as always ✌🏼

thank you for taking us along. :)

Woooooo! Such a beautiful, inspiring lesson: everithing is like breathing SPREZZATURA. Congrats 🤟🤙🙌

Outstanding! The shared experience of beauty and hardship on adventures like this truly bring out the most amazing qualities of the human spirit. Well done Patagonia and Sweetgrass !

Patagonia, thank you so much for creating this!

Incredible show of girl power! Awesome movie!!!

Respect them and this awesome movie!

That s a beautiful movie and a beautiful story. Thank you very much for sharing. LoL from the UK xx

Incredible feat acheived by you all, much respect lady’s & film crew. Truly inspirational. ✌

Those gals are the most amazing and raw people… that is an amazing film and I want to go condo a traverse now

very good documentary. Impressive journey between these three awesome girls. Thank you to Patagonia to make this possible.

Love the aspect ratio choice on this video. It looks amazing on an ultrawide monitor.

Wow!!! An inspiring journey and adventure.

A wonderful story about these three wonderful ladies in a truly beautiful landscape. Camera work is great, drone shots are superb and editing and music are perfect! Thank you.

Inspiring film, beautiful places and what a challenge! I cannot wait to get back in the mountains

So damn beautifully exposed ! Amazing positive spirit. BRAVO !

Bravo! You've created another masterpiece. I have dabbled in taking cameras on ski traverses, and developing characters and storyline is such a challenge it becomes a potential distraction from the actual staying alive on skis. Even the route itself gets developed as something of a character. This joins Treeline with some of my favorite outdoor movies.

Amazing! Ladies, thank you so much for taking us on your journey. You are truly amazing women and athletes. I would be honored to travel the backcountry with you.

Amazing film, thanks for sharing this incredible adventure

This was fascinating. Props to these folks for enduring that sufferfest... Doesn't look fun but extraordinary

Awesomeness. The athleticism, the collaboration, the cohesiveness and the love of pushing boundaries between these 3 was truly inspiring! Top notch location, editing and production! Major Kudos on a job so well done. 💪🏻☝️👍👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻😁

Wow, so freaking inspiring! I loved this so so much. Thank you for this content.

This film is Amazing!!! How did I not see this until now?

An amazing story.. Thanks for sharing.

Wonderful film showcasing the resolve, grit and capability to achieve a goal, no matter the circumstances, these women have. Patagonia is doing a fantastic job documenting people of color, women and other perceived minorities with their films.

It's awesome to see 3 powerful strong women achieve their goal. Also cool that now days It's not that remarkable. Previously the thumbnail would have noted 3 woman. We're making progress. These ladies are bad ass. Had to come back in after finishing watching. Anytime you can say, my friends are making the world a better place. You are on the right track.👍☮

I totally love this!

Fantastic documentary! Sweetgrass x Patagonia productions are always the best 🔥🔥🔥

Love this movie, love these mountains 😍❤️

HalleluYAH A truly inspiring glimpse into the amazing lives of the beautiful souls. May YAH Most High protect you all and keep you safe. Thank you for helping me through my hardest traverse yet...

Thanks for doing it team. .your hard work and honesty were incredibly powerful and my 12 year old loved the video. Patagonia thanks again for doing it like you do, you have all my support, thanks again and as always please keep give’n em Hell, eh🇨🇦👍❤️

This was simply fantastic.

Very powerful, I loved it. It is midnight now, but I would only like to be up there, in my mountains.

Amazing… you girls rock!

Thank you for the inspiration 👌🏽

Amazing and so well done. What an adventure you've taken us all on!

The best skiing film of the year so far. Ski traversing is a bizarre blend of thru-hiking and ski mountaineering and its magic is undeniable. I got sick and broke a ski halfway between Wolf Creek Pass and Silverton last spring. Hiking out to near Creede was the hardest day I've had in the mountains and it was all downhill

inspirational. Awesome work girls!

Very beautiful! Really liked the storytelling and the editing! Great job!

Went Heli hiking in the bugaboos 20 years ago magnificent mountains and a great experience

What I wouldn't give for a friendship as powerful as this.

Just sensationnal, finding the right challenge to get ....just the right amount... out of our own comfort zone in nature is so gratifying + the girls & editing are awesome, made my morning ladies :) lots of love

"Add a public comment," it says. Why? They did this! All I did was watch the video. My skills don't match what's required for this route, and that's fine. I've never even had on skis. I backpack in the mountains, and I've survived being whited out. The backcountry is not something you can imagine, if you've never been there--how the light shines through the rock. As another comment says, "These ladies are dope." I want to thank them and everyone connected with making this video! It truly inspires you to take on whatever challenge is right for you.

amazing movie, thank you!

Excellent watch thanks for sharing ladies

Absolutely awe inspiring

Fantastisk film, og prestasjon 💪🏼

Loved the music, superb and inspiring.

Thank you, that was wonderful.

One word: wonderful 🙏🏻

Grandissima fonte di ispirazione! Top i sottotitoli in italiano, grazie mille! 🔝🔝