Sundance Mountain Resort is undeniably famous and unfathomably picturesque, but underneath all that lustre is some of the absolute best skiing I've ever found.

Skiing is one of the most basic human traditions; slide down a snowy hill with some friends and enjoy time outside in the winter. So how did we stray so far from our roots, with massive conglomerate resorts that cost an arm and a leg to enjoy, and consume hours of our lives waiting in line? Join Nate Luebbe as he explores the last few remaining independent ski resorts in Utah to discover what skiing used to be, and still is, if you know where to look.

EPISODE 1:    • Higher Ground: The Last Independent S...  
EPISODE 2:    • Higher Ground: The Last Independent S...  

• Higher Ground: Th...

Director:   / nateinthewild  
DP:   / simoneisenb.  .
Cam Op:   / mountainsfo.  .
Animator:   / autpops  
Athlete:   / steven_nyman  

Huge thanks to our sponsor Mountain Time Lager for helping us make this happen!