Across the Ice: The Greenland Victory March

One of the fastest forms of transportation in the world is…kite-skiing, which involves being pulled along on a set of skis under a strong wind. The catch is that snow and ice conditions below one's feet have to be just right, but that is generally not a problem for adventurers Sebastian Copeland (who also directs) and Eric McNair-Landry, who together made a record-setting 2010 journey along a south-to-north route across the nationwide frozen exterior of Greenland—a 2,300-kilometer trek. On a good day when weather conditions are optimal, the duo cover an extraordinary amount of ground on their kite-skis. But just as often they are stuck inside a tent as fierce winds batter the shelter for days at a time. In areas where they can't be sure if they'll fall through a hole, McNair-Landry and Copeland take it slow. At other times, the effects of global warming make everything slushy, creating a different set of problems. The teammates capture much of their experience on video, often going to some lengths to obtain good footage, while also sharing some survival discoveries (don't bother bringing goat milk, despite its useful fat content and calories). As man-against-nature documentaries go, this one is a winner. Highly recommended. Aud: P. (T. Keogh)