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Dangerous Roads: Sierra Nevada

In the west of the United States the Rocky Mountains stretch from New Mexico to Canada. One road in particular crosses it: Interstate 80, one of the most dangerous in the country. The extreme weather conditions make the mountain ranges particularly difficult.

In winter, blizzards and snowstorms quickly make the roads impassable. To help them, roadside professionals like Joey, work around the clock. Another man of action in the region: the firefighters from Station 97. Among them are Jameson and Nathan. Right in the heart of the mountain range and covering an area of 1,600 km, they have to be ready to intervene in situations as perilous as they are varied. But their missions would be impossible without the help of the Californian Department of Transport.

At the head of the local branch is Pete Labrance. He is responsible for closing the roads in the event of heavy snow. Despite the extreme conditions, there are those who will brave any danger to get as close as possible to dangerous areas. These are the storm chasers. The Rockies are one of their favourite hunting grounds. Like Tod and his son Michael, long-time enthusiasts, many of them get behind the wheel as soon as heavy snowfalls are announced in the region. Their aim: to get the shot that will be seen around the world…

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PRODUCTION INFO

  • Year: 2023
  • Duration: 52 mins
  • Production: Impala Prod
  • Director: Pierrick Leurent & Elodie Ségalin
  • Available Versions: ENG, FRA
  • Country of production: France