Alpine Classroom
A young man hungry to learn how to recreate in the mountains, and a veteran guide leading the NOLS course in the Waddington Range of British Columbia. Their recollections of the trip, the challenges they face and the moments they find memorable, do not always line up.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Animal by Bardo & Augustine • Pirouette by Joya • Paceface by The Brow • Castles by Boxwood Orchestra • Beginning Again by Fairing • Next! by Gemini • Shave by Akin Orbay • This Way to the Moor by Jules Blueprints • Rose Window by Matthew D Morgan • Taco Truck by Munnycat • A Love Like Yours by JV & The Supermolten • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Track Club, Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
The Confluence
Kate and Ani Williams have been adventuring together for more than two decades. Last year, they leveled up on a backpacking trip to Argentine Patagonia, where a challenging river crossing marked a shift in their relationship as mother and daughter.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto •. Thicker Than Water by Jason Tyler Burton • Big North by John Berry • Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Siebenberg • Find A Love by Jesse Siebenberg • Tracks provided by Free Music Archive, Track Club, or with permission from the artists.
The Shorts — Esker Calling
When Kari Hedin’s life is turned upside down, she found solace on her habitual lunchtime trail runs in the wooded eskers of Minnesota.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Where the Morning Glories Grow by Dear Nora • Younger Then by Allebasi • Headwaters by Jason Tyler Burton • Lake Rise by John Berry • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Track Club, Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
Mt. Doom Magic
For 12-year-old Rory Rielly and 77-year-old James Niehues, the ski map is an object of wonder and a portal to adventure. Their love for depicting mountain landscapes enriches their passion for skiing and demonstrates the importance of having someone to show us the way.
Check out more of James’ art and his recently published book, The Man Behind The Maps, with over 200 ski maps.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Catch the Groove by Curio • Daisy by Tigers in the Sky • Wind Your Way Home by Jesse Siebenberg • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided with permission from the artists or from Track Club
The Elk
In 2018, backcountry skier Kjell Redal decided he wanted to try his hand at bowhunting for elk. The only trouble is, he had no prior experience or mentors and was living in Miami, FL. Over the course of four years Kjell goes from a newbie, thrashing his way off trail and never seeing an elk, to a once in a lifetime experience.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Evening Chirps by PADELM • Cape Kiwanda by Tryouts • Fizzy by Tryouts • Still Can’t Fall by Feverkin • Overthought by Feverkin • As You Should by BIG FIGHT • Sinking by Feverkin • Other Time by Wyst • BTR by Jupyter • Garden State by Memory Palace • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Track Club or with permission from the artists.
