Into the Ice | An Expedition to the End of the World

Into the Ice is a journey into Cordillera Darwin – a remote, wild and mostly unexplored mountain range on the tip of South America. During March & April, 2022 seven friends sailed, climbed and explored this pristine place to better understand how it’s mountain glaciers are responding to climate change and attempt the first ascent of Roncagli and Cerro Sara.

  • Andrew Opila
    Director
  • Andrew Opila
    Writer
  • Andrew Opila
    Producer
  • Eñaut Izagirre
    Producer
  • Ibai Rico
    Producer
  • Andrew Opila
    Key Cast
  • Ibai Rico
    Key Cast
  • Igor Bely
    Key Cast
  • Jon Inoriza
    Key Cast
  • Jon Artano
    Key Cast
  • Eñaut Izagirre
    Key Cast
  • Adriana Enriquez
    Key Cast
  • Project Type:
    Documentary, Short
  • Genres:
    Outdoor, Climbing, Adventure, Exploration, Science, Climate Change
  • Runtime:
    29 minutes 59 seconds
  • Completion Date:
    November 15, 2022
  • Production Budget:
    0 USD
  • Country of Origin:
    Spain
  • Country of Filming:
    Chile
  • Language:
    English
  • Shooting Format:
    Digital
  • Aspect Ratio:
    1.90:1
  • Film Color:
    Color
  • First-time Filmmaker:
    Yes
  • Student Project:
    No
  • Mendi Film Festival
    Bilbao
    Spain
    December 11, 2022
    Worldwide Premiere
    Official Selection
Director Biography - Andrew Opila

Andrew is a skier, climber, alpinist, photographer, filmmaker and explorer. He is passionate about all things related to the outdoors, environment, storytelling and using his time, treasure & talents to help leave the world better than he found it. With a B.A in Broadcasting & Entrepreneurial Leadership from Gonzaga University - he is most at home telling stories in far away, hard to reach places - where art and the human experience collide. In those rare moments when he's not holding a camera, you can find Andrew in the mountains skiing, climbing, riding bikes - with his cell phone turned off.

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Director Statement

We created INTO THE ICE to showcase the wild, untouched beauty of Cordillera Darwin, to document several first ascents and to bring awareness to the effects of climate change on this changing environment. It's a place not many people know about - a true adventure playground for those seeking an escape to the mountains untethered by an internet full of beta, crowded trails and traffic jams on the mountain. The climbing in these mountains is still in it's infancy; there are no accurate maps, no roads, just getting there is part of the fun. From sea to summit, climbing here brings the full package of challenging approaches, infamous Patagonia weather and the blissful payoff that only comes from climbing as a tiny spec - almost invisible to the eye - surrounded by the grandeur of this landscape. We hope this place can continue to be what it is, unspoiled, raw, a true chance to see our world as it is...wild, untamed & beautiful beyond measure. Enjoy and we hope you are inspired for your next adventure!