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FreeRider2011 | 14:12 minutes "I've actually been a ski bum now for 10 years...yeah don't ask how that happened...I just fell in love with it and I found the means" – so says splitboard mountaineer Kyle Miller. FreeRider captures Miller's great passion for his sport, his super frugal lifestyle, his dedication to fulfilling his dreams, and the pain and joy of splitboard mountaineering – trudging for miles and often even days in the "epic hunt for good snow"... and his great love of the deep wilderness with its breathtaking mountain scenery. Screened: 7th International Free Ride Film Festival, December 9, 2011 |
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The Irate Birdwatcher2009 | 55 minutes It's all about wilderness preservation...told in the inspiring words of Harvey Manning – renowned and beloved Northwest writer and conservationist - the Irate Birdwatcher. Follow in his footsteps as he discovers the beauty of Washington’s wildest places, and the need to stand up and fight for their very survival. This is Harvey's story about this state's unique wilderness...his deep love affair with it, his years of ramblings as an avid backpacker and climber, and his personal crusade to preserve and protect it for future generations...with a wee bit of preaching thrown in to boot.
Screened: September 24-26, 2010, Port Townsend Film Festival |
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Below the Clouds / Rainier Impressions2006 | 46 minutes A personal journey to discover "The Mountain." This is an intimate portrayal of a unique mountain environment painted with stunning imagery and an inspiring original score by talented Northwest composer Annastasia Workman. Four years in the making, the film not only reveals the true essence of an extraordinary mountain, but also serves as a testimony for wilderness preservation. The film is without words so the audience is free to become fully immersed in the beautiful mountain scenery and eloquent musical themes. Screened: March 2007, Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival |
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Right Here, Right Now2009 | 16:47 minutes "I don't like to call it an extreme sport; I like to refer to it more as an adventure sport. But it's certainly the kind of sport where the consequences of error are pretty high." So says BASE jumper Tom Dancs as he unveils the zen of his sport...especially wilderness BASE...from big walls, sheer cliffs, rock towers and jagged pinnacles. He reflects on how it fulfills his inner needs, the ongoing efforts to legalize BASE again in U.S. National Parks … and what it takes, both mentally and logistically, to step off the edge each time. Award: "El Capitan Film Award" in the Short Film Competition, 2010 Yosemite Film Festival |
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Teton Weekend2010 | 4:33 minutes A short film of a quick trip to Teton National Park in July, 2010. |
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Melting - Tank Lakes, Alpine Lakes Wilderness2010 | 4:48 minutes A short film of a late spring backpacking trip to Tank Lakes in Washington's beautiful Alpine Lakes Wilderness. |
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No Trace2007 | 17:00 minutes A short film about Leave No Trace – the ethics and skills needed to minimize our impact while enjoying the great outdoors. Featured on all our DVDs. |
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Wanderings2005 | 10 minutes Shot in Washington's legendary Enchantment Lakes Wilderness. This film reveals a unique and fragile environment, encourages responsible mountain adventure, and uses poetic words to send a heartfelt plea for preservation. Its captivating soundtrack is performed by acclaimed Northwest musician Hanz Araki. |
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Lifespring2004 | 6 minutes Filmed in the Olympic National Park's Hoh Rainforest. This non-narrative film artfully illustrates the bio-diversity of a temperate rainforest. It serves as a testimonial for ecosystem preservation. Screened: March 2004, Hazel Wolf Environmental Film Festival |