The Shorts — The Inlet
In 2019, Will Dunlap began having existential questions about his place in the world. So he bought a plane ticket to Alaska, rented a kayak, and set out for the Taku Inlet. Through bitter rains and long days of paddling, Will experienced an inner journey he would never forget.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Brothers by Cleod9 • Snowmen by Kai Engel • The Landing by John Berry • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
¡Venga, Venga!
Growing up in Guadalajara, Mexico, Fernanda Rodriguez had never heard of “climbing” until she stumbled across a group of boulderers in the forest. That day, she remembers feeling “like a flame was lit inside my heart.” At 15, despite the tide of economic and cultural challenge that faced her, Fernanda made up her mind to become one of the best climbers in her country.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Brazilian Rhythm by Sunsearcher • Solo Acoustic Guitar by Jason Shaw • July by Kai Engel • Quasi Motion by Kevin MacLeod • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
The Shorts — Backyard Adventures
When Carmen Kuntz thinks “adventure,” it doesn’t always mean a mega-trip many miles from home. Instead, she challenged herself and her friends to invent an adventure just out the backdoor. With skis, skins and paddles, they rediscover a familiar landscape in the Coastal Mountains of British Columbia.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • October Morning by Bradley Carter • The Biddy Bong Song by Publish the Quest • Brooks by Kai Engel • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell • Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
Tales of Terror Volume 11
Bloody tracks on a dark road. Hooded figures juggling lights. Eerie handprints appearing. We hope you’re ready to get spooky with our annual Tales of Terror! We have three stories from the backcountry that will send chills down your spine. Turn down the lights and grab your teddy bear. Happy Halloween!
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Live @ Bazillus by Aidan Baker • Halloween Dance Macabre by David Beard • Delirium by Kai Engel • Imminence by Kai Engel • Sopor by Kai Engel • Passages by Kai Engel • Anxiety by Kai Engel • Nice Impression by Bradley Carter • Comatose by Kai Engel • Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
What Unites Us
“Everything that we love is affected by politics for better or worse, and we can’t afford to not be engaged with it,” says Canyon Woodward.
Today we hear stories from two people who’ve leaned in and worked directly with elected leaders to have a say in the future of the places we love. Canyon Woodward explains how trail running is a lot like running for office, and Kareemah Batts shares what it’s like to Climb The Hill on behalf of public lands and the outdoor community. We also hear from a broad set of voices across our country about why participation in the democratic process matters. We’re all in this together.
Music: If Walls Could Talk by Jacob Bain & Nis Kotto • Islands by John Berry • Regal by Bradley Carter • Remedy For Melancholy by Kai Engel • Stargazing by Ken Christiansen • The Wall Cahall by Fitz Cahall and Cordelia Zars) • Delivered by Brendan O’Connell
Tracks provided by Free Music Archive or with permission from the artists.
