A new ski documentary premiering this December is tackling one of the most critical and least understood issues in outdoor recreation: access to America’s public lands. Produced by onX and starring professional skier Griffin Post, Inaccessible premieres December 10, 2025, and takes viewers deep into Montana’s Crazy Mountains—a spectacular and contentious stretch of terrain where public land borders private property in a legal and cultural standoff that has spanned decades.
What begins as a high-stakes ski expedition quickly evolves into an exploration of the “public land paradox”—millions of acres that technically belong to all Americans, yet remain unreachable because of blocked access points, disputed easements, or unclear boundaries. Post leads a small crew of athletes, including snowboarder Eric Jackson and skier Emilé Zynobia, through some of the most remote terrain in the Lower 48. Their mission: not only to ski, but to confront the complex web of ownership, access, and law that defines modern recreation in the American West.
Inaccessible highlights the stakes for adventurers, conservationists, and local communities alike. The film’s creators at onX, a mapping technology company known for its GPS navigation tools, use the story to illustrate how access barriers affect everyone—from skiers and hikers to hunters and anglers.
While the snow and scenery are breathtaking, Inaccessible goes beyond the turns. It’s an investigation into who gets to explore the mountains—and why so much public land remains off-limits. The film challenges viewers to think critically about what “public” really means in the context of land ownership and outdoor adventure. “This land is your land—if you can reach it,” the film declares, showcasing its core message: that access is not just a legal issue, but a moral one for those who depend on wild spaces for recreation and renewal.
