film Archives

Ingrid Backstrom: Pushing the Matchstick Envelope Since ‘Seven Sunny Days’

Bold, ballsy, and even bruised, check out these Ingrid Backstrom highlights from this 2007 clip that demonstrate her freeskiing brilliance.

Written by Rebecca Ross January 31, 2023

Strictly’s ‘Delete’ Ski Film: Where Pow and Street Meet

‘Delete’ is a confluence of gnarliness that’s hard to describe, as athletes tear it up in the streets and on big mountains.

Written by Will Brendza October 20, 2022

‘Eulogy of a Steep Skier’: The Feel-Good Bromance Ski Movie of the Season

Nikolai Schirmer’s new film, ‘Eulogy of a Steep Skier,’ is a story about risk, caution, friendship, and a deep mutual passion for skiing.

Written by Will Brendza October 03, 2022

Wu-Tang Booter? Ripping MTB Trails in Jackson Hole

This short edit from Teton Gravity’s ‘Esperanto’ follows three MTB legends as they rally and rip at Jackson Hole’s fresh bike park.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 19, 2022

Gravel Rider Rachel Parker Speaks to the Transformative Power of Obstacles

What is it like to be a queer Black woman in cycling? For one rider, it’s a vulnerable, powerful, and transcendent experience.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 14, 2022

A Case for Grading the World’s Hardest New Sport Climb

Seb Bouin climbs hard AF. But what gives a 5.15b climber the authority to grade a route 5.15d? This video digs deep for an explanation.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 13, 2022

Master at Work: Watch Stefano Ghisolfi Climb ‘Los Revolucionaros’ in Greece

Watch the Olympian dance and weave his way to the top of a stunning 5.14d limestone route in this unadulterated clip.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 13, 2022

‘Micayla in Wonderland’: Trippy MTB Adventures in Crested Butte

In a mashup unlike any we’ve seen before, creative MTB pro Micayla Gatto goes on a wild ‘Alice in Wonderland’ inspired ride.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

Watch Alex Puccio and Michaela Kiersch Crush a V13 Boulder in Switzerland

In this stoke-intensive edit, we get to see Kiersch and Puccio run a send train on ‘Steppenwolf,’ V13/8B, in Magic Wood, Switzerland.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

GoPro POV: Kayaking California’s Waterfalls

Rapids, fierce down-river runs, and tasty drops are all on the menu in this action-packed GoPro edit from kayak legend Dane Jackson.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 12, 2022

GoPro Surf Break: Mason Ho’s Quick Session in Oahu

It’s time to hop on a surfboard and carve up some North Shore glass with pro surfer and Hawaii native Mason Ho.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 07, 2022

One Last Time: After Diagnosis, Steph Bruce Braces for Her Final Races

After learning that a congenital heart defect would end her running career, the much-adored athlete finds strength in community.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 06, 2022

‘Baby Steps’: Caroline Ciavaldini Provides a Roadmap for Climbing Through Motherhood

The successful comp climber and first ascensionist is out to dismantle the idea that motherhood comes at the price of one’s identity.

Written by Jilli Cluff July 01, 2022

What Does It Take to Film Your Own Free Solo? Find Out With the Wide Boyz

Watch the Wide Boyz’s Pete Whittaker sharpen his videography skills aboard ‘Maos Gate,’ a classic two-pitch route in Tellnes, Norway.

Written by Jilli Cluff June 07, 2022

‘Unforgettable’ Film Documents Remote U.P. Bike Route

A bikepacking expedition in Michigan? Watch as this group traces an iconic route around the state’s remote Upper Peninsula.

Written by Stephen Regenold May 19, 2022

Wiener on a Bike: Watch Fastest Known Dog ‘Sir Willie’

Sir Willie the long-haired wiener dog is a very good — and speedy — boy.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 15, 2022

‘Born From Junk’ Recalls the Early Days of MTB in Crested Butte

‘Born From Junk’ is the true story of how a few bored, young rebels transformed a depressed mining town into a crucible of MTB culture.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 13, 2022

Watch 16-Year-Old Climber Colin Duffy Send Utah’s ‘Hurricave’

Olympic climber Colin Duffy is barely old enough to drive, but his command over some of the hardest routes shows skill beyond his years.

Written by Jilli Cluff May 06, 2022

Experience Guatemala’s Women-Led MTB Culture in ‘Sight Unseen’

Pivot Cycles rider Brice Shirbach meets World Ride founder Julie Cornelius and experiences Guatemala’s women-built MTB culture firsthand.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 28, 2022

Patagonia Film ‘Newtok’ Focuses on Alaska’s Climate Change Refugees

The Yup’ik people of Newtok, Alaska, were few but mighty. This film by Patagonia details what forced them to leave their village behind.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 26, 2022

First Black Pro Snowboarder Russel Winfield Wants You to Join Him on the Slopes

‘My Ikon: My Ride’ follows legendary snowboarder Russell Winfield and junior rider LJ Henriquez on a shared mission to diversify and grow the snowboarding community.

Written by Hrisafie Hariklea Hadgis April 21, 2022

Watch Kayaker Nouria Newman Set a World Record in ‘Wild Waters’

Olympian Nouria Newman is perhaps the most gifted kayaker of her time. This film by Red Bull documents her journey to clinch a world record.

Written by Jilli Cluff April 19, 2022

Ondra Spans the ‘Impossible’ in a Decade: Watch Two Hard Climbs

The world’s strongest climber needed a decade to send two routes he once deemed ‘impossible.’ Watch Adam Ondra manipulate reality in ‘Last Great Lines.’

Written by Sam Anderson April 15, 2022