A Documentary in the Making

Against the backdrop of the rugged and untamed Gallatin Mountain Range in Montana, a small band of athletes will test everything they’ve come to learn and love about the sport of trail running. A nearly impossible challenge awaits them as they attempt the unthinkable – run 350 miles with 80 thousand feet of climb – nearly three times the height of Mt Everest – in 162 hours. Navigating through America at its most beautiful, these hearty souls will deal with unforeseen conditions – from red hot exposed mountainsides during the day to freezing cold temperatures in the deep of night. They’ll battle rain, sleet, hail, thunder, lightning while trying to steer clear of grizzlies, moose and other predatory wildlife. Mix in sleep deprivation and hallucinations and they’ll be lucky to make it through with their bodies and minds intact.

Brought together by veteran ultrarunner Helgi Olafson and filmed by acclaimed director Matt Van Horn and cinematographer Tony Hill, this documentary will bring the captivating stories of everyday heroes as they battle pain and pride. Throughout the adventure the beauty of this Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem will be on full display, along with the strength of community, the value of giving back and the sheer benefits of doing hard things. This is the inaugural Big Sky 350: The Mighty Gallatin.