In 1970, a Japanese mountaineer named Yuichiro Miura embarked on a daring expedition to Mount Everest with the goal of becoming the first person to ski down the world's highest peak. The film captures the immense logistical challenges of the journey, from the massive amount of equipment and supplies to the reliance on hundreds of local Sherpas to navigate the treacherous terrain. As Miura and his team traverse the Himalayas, the film explores the physical and mental toll of the expedition, the profound connection between the climbers and the mountain, and the cultural significance of the landscape they are attempting to conquer.