“A Hundred Words for Wind” — An Icelandic Cycle - to - Ski Saga by Cody Cirillo and Matthew Tufts Captures the Wild Spirit of Human - Powered Adventure

December 18, 2025 — Amsterdam – Professional skier and multi - sport athlete Cody Cirillo and adventure journalist/photographer Matthew Tufts announce the release of A Hundred Words for Wind , an ambitious and unprecedented human - powered expedition: a 1,700km, 35 - day cycle - to - ski journey circumnavigating Iceland.

At the unlikely intersection of bikepacking and freeride skiing, A Hundred Words for Wind paints a poignant portrait of Iceland ’ s severe weather and unforgiving landscape, as told through experiences on two wheels and skis. Amidst blizzards, ice - covered roads, and ga le - force winds, the duo searches for fleeting windows to climb and ski 800 - meter couloirs and untouched faces.

Blending raw grit with beautiful, cinematic footage (of which Cirillo and Tufts shot roughly 90 - percent), the immersive narrative delivers a stri kingly visceral story of adventure, persistence, and friendship that explores the unfolding of a wild idea, ultimately providing a glimpse into what happens when you travel slowly and intentionally.

• A 1000+ mile human - powered bike - to - ski journey circumnavigating Iceland

• Breathtaking ski descents from the alpine to the ocean

• Exploration of Icelandic wind lore and its cultural significance

• A narrative focused on resilience, environmental connection, and redefining “ type- two fun ”

• Shot and produced with a minimal - impact approach, emphasizing sustainable and intentional expedition travel

A Hundred Words for Wind will premiere on Cody Cirillo's Youtube channel on Thursday, December 18 at 8 am MST.

Cody Cirillo is a professional skier, filmmaker, and multi - discipline adventure athlete known for blending creativity and technical skiing in human - powered mountain projects.

Matthew Tufts is a photographer and writer, focused on stories at the intersection of people, wild places, and the forces that connect them.