The Great Siberian Traverse

The Great Siberian Traverse documents a 6,000-mile ski journey through Russia, along the Trans-Siberian Railway. The documentary, created by Sherpas Cinema in collaboration with Powder Magazine and The North Face, showcases a fringe backcountry skiing community, deep Siberian powder, and skiing’s ancient origins. Team skiers Ingrid Backstrom, Callum Pettit, and Nick Martini share their insights along the adventure. Find more on The Great Siberian Traverse at and under #TheSiberianTraverse. MUSIC Troika (Balalaika) Sails of Gold (Featuring Bruce Peninsula) by Del Bel Original Score by Claudio Pelissero