In March 2003, five alpinists decided to set up a camp in the southern extreme of Tierra del Fogo. Having to cope with cold weather, rain and strong wind, a shooting crew was there to film an expedition led by an ambitious goal:to climb up Monte Sarmiento, a mountain very little explored, known for its beauty, isolation and difficult access. Before Sarmiento cold sphinx, the most secret feelings of every member of the group arouse. In this confront with wild nature, the major obstacle, more dreadful than avalanches and ice walls, can be in each man’s heart.