The volcanoes of Tongariro National Park in New Zealand mark the most treasured spot in all of Maori culture. They are sacred to the Maori ever since. In ancient times people were not even allowed to look at them. As Mike Douglas, Chris Rubens and Josh Daiek gain unprecedented access to ski their slopes, the mountains seem to repel them. Strong winds and bad weather won’t clear for the three freeskiers as long as they don’t start to open up to Maori culture.