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Banff Film Festival Tour: Don’t Miss the Best in Outdoor Cinema

The 2021-2022 Banff Mountain Film Festival is underway, bringing dozens of adventure documentaries to locations worldwide and online.

Written by Jilli Cluff March 03, 2022

‘Game Hawker’ Explores Falconry’s Lifetime of Devotion

Shawn Hayes is a Black American falconer. In this short film, we’re given a glimpse into the life that Hayes has carved out for himself…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 25, 2022

Maine Anglers Celebrate Community, Enjoying Outdoors

Maine Fly Company’s film ‘Community’ follows a small group of fly fishers through their first get-together since lockdown.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 23, 2022

What Mentorship Looks Like: Skiers Rachael Burks, Megan Dingman Star in ‘Open Doors’

This brief film follows the triumphs and endearing misadventures of Rachael Burks and Megan Dingman, a generation apart, as they crush snowpack together.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 22, 2022

Duncan Adams Surfs Pillows, Ties Up ‘Loose Ends’ in Powdery Edit

Follow freeskier Duncan Adams as he takes on crisp, lumpy pillows, grade-A jumps, and backcountry booters in this 2020-2021 season compilation.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 21, 2022

‘Take (Twenty) Two’: Chasing and Breaking a 20-Year Record Streak

New Zealand runner Nick Willis became the first man to run a sub-4-minute mile for 20 consecutive years at the 2022 Millrose Games.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 18, 2022

Climbing, Skiing 20,000-Foot Peaks: Mammut Ski Mountaineers Reveal How They Prepare

‘The Call’ follows two skiers on their quest for mega lines in Pakistan — and serves as a crash course in avalanche safety.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 16, 2022

Faction Crushers Ski Steeps in the Dolomites: POV Edit

Faction Skis shows us what threading needles high up in the Dolomites looks like from the skier’s point of view.

Written by Jilli Cluff February 09, 2022

‘Raft the Grand Canyon’ Music Video Is So Nerdy, It’s Hip

In what could be described as a millennial version of Weird Al in the wild, a band of jolly river rats sing, dance, and raft…

Written by Jilli Cluff February 04, 2022

British Climber Emma Twyford Breaks the Barrier in ‘The Big Bang’

Filmed in 2019 but just released, ‘The Big Bang’ captures Emma Twyford’s journey to becoming the first woman from the U.K. to climb 5.14d.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 31, 2022

Native Alaskan Sam Alexander Tells Stories Above the Arctic Circle

‘Niveh Ta’ah’in (Warrior)’ is a brief look at the world through the eyes of an Army veteran, native Alaskan, and Indigenous advocate.

Written by Jilli Cluff January 26, 2022

Backcountry Snowboard Rafting: Watch Travis Rice and Friends Splash Pow in ‘Snake Milkers’

The strange title of this work by GoPro starts to make sense once you get used to the candor of the merry pranksters on board.

Written by Sam Anderson January 25, 2022

After Brain Injury, Colby Stevenson Miraculously Returns to Pro Skiing

In 2016, U.S. Freeski team rider Colby Stevenson fell asleep at the wheel. The resulting crash was nothing short of life-changing.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 20, 2021

‘Sam & Me’: Pro Skier Mike Douglas Learns Mentorship in the Age of Climate Anxiety

This short film discusses the problem of climate anxiety brought on by ecological degradation — and demonstrates how it can empower positive change.

Written by Jilli Cluff December 15, 2021

Mountaineers Log 1st Ascent in Pakistan, Ski Down Without Supplemental O2

Red Bull’s recently released adventure film ‘Doo Sar: A Karakoram Ski Expedition’ documents the action-packed first ascent and descent of Yawash Sar II, a 20,000-foot…

Written by Jilli Cluff December 02, 2021

Guru Shows an Anxious Roadie How to Chill in ‘Just Enjoy the Ride’

In this short satirical piece by Serial 1, a mystical eBike guru appears when a neurotic, obnoxious cyclist needs him most.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 23, 2021

Watch 2 US Cyclists’ Journey Up Peru’s 18,000-Foot Peak in ‘Auzangate’

Led by two Cusco bike guides, two U.S. cyclists set off to conquer one of Peru’s highest peaks in Pearl Izumi’s “SHARED TERRITORY” series.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 17, 2021

DPS Ski Ambassador Shreds Pristine Slopes in ‘Fuel’ Trailer Ahead of SLC Premiere

‘Fuel’ is a powder-packed film featuring DPS athlete Madison Rose Ostergren. It premieres Nov. 16, 2021, at SLC’s Lone Pine Gear Exchange.

Written by Jilli Cluff November 16, 2021

Climbing Goes Anime: Check Out Sweeping ‘The Summit of the Gods’ Trailer

Opening in select theaters on Nov. 24 is a feature-length anime film, “The Summit of the Gods.” It’s about Mount Everest, its allure, and the…

Written by Jilli Cluff October 25, 2021

OWNYOUR Media Unstoppable Film Festival: Q&A With the Founders

OWNYOUR Media is a BIPOC-owned media company specializing in digital outdoor and adventure film festivals. We sat down with the co-founders to get a behind-the-scenes…

Written by Amath Diouf December 11, 2020