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INTRODUCTION:
Whether its cold Winter day , a multi hour car ride or simply a day whereby trail time is not feasible, they all beg the same question. The question of how to fulfill your wanderlust? We put a little list of recommendations together to fulfill your wanderlust needs, these documentaries, podcasts and movies are centered on the outdoor world. Come meet a man who is going to climb 14 of the worlds tallest peaks, a man who ran the entire Appalachian Trail in world record time, come listen to a local podcast that brings topics and people who are shaping your local ecology.
Come and note what should be on your must stream guide. Click the image for more.
Whether its cold Winter day , a multi hour car ride or simply a day whereby trail time is not feasible, they all beg the same question. The question of how to fulfill your wanderlust? We put a little list of recommendations together to fulfill your wanderlust needs, these documentaries, podcasts and movies are centered on the outdoor world. Come meet a man who is going to climb 14 of the worlds tallest peaks, a man who ran the entire Appalachian Trail in world record time, come listen to a local podcast that brings topics and people who are shaping your local ecology.
Come and note what should be on your must stream guide. Click the image for more.
DOCUMENTARY: 14 PEAKS
A documentary of a radical and highly dangerous endeavor to summit the 14 tallest peaks in the world and to add flavor , to complete the endeavor in seven months. Fun Fact: the last person to complete this feat, took seven years! The story follows Nimsdai Purja who leads the titled “nothing is impossible” effort, a personally financed effort to reach the summits of these 14 peaks. What do i mean personally financed? He raised the money for his adventure through refinance of his home. Add to this, we are dealing with someone who is bringing awareness to Sherpa community, a community often left aside from the publicity of mountaineering yet are vital to the sustainability and security of the climbers they support. Nimsdai is a relentless, passionate, unique human being, his ability to subdue the effects of altitude is incredible even in so much that he summits the same mountain in the same day to go and rescue a stranded climber. You walk away from 14 peaks with an appreciation for personal passion, human endurance and the strength of a community to walk together to this goal.
A documentary of a radical and highly dangerous endeavor to summit the 14 tallest peaks in the world and to add flavor , to complete the endeavor in seven months. Fun Fact: the last person to complete this feat, took seven years! The story follows Nimsdai Purja who leads the titled “nothing is impossible” effort, a personally financed effort to reach the summits of these 14 peaks. What do i mean personally financed? He raised the money for his adventure through refinance of his home. Add to this, we are dealing with someone who is bringing awareness to Sherpa community, a community often left aside from the publicity of mountaineering yet are vital to the sustainability and security of the climbers they support. Nimsdai is a relentless, passionate, unique human being, his ability to subdue the effects of altitude is incredible even in so much that he summits the same mountain in the same day to go and rescue a stranded climber. You walk away from 14 peaks with an appreciation for personal passion, human endurance and the strength of a community to walk together to this goal.
DOCUMENTARY: THE RESCUE
The 2016 event in Thailand that captivated the world when a boy's soccer team became trapped in the catacombs of an underground cavern during an unexpected rainstorm. the storytellers are familiar, they are the real life husband and wife couple that brought you “free solo”. You can expect the blending of actual footage, CGI reenactment and personal interviews as the rescuers, family and local politicians navigate within the stories tapestry of “the rescue”. the documentary is wonderfully crafted to avoid one lens or one narrative, instead it presents the difficulty and the human extremes that occurred to pull off the rescue. Much like “free solo” there will be white knuckle moments and inspirational and captivating moments of human perseverance.
The 2016 event in Thailand that captivated the world when a boy's soccer team became trapped in the catacombs of an underground cavern during an unexpected rainstorm. the storytellers are familiar, they are the real life husband and wife couple that brought you “free solo”. You can expect the blending of actual footage, CGI reenactment and personal interviews as the rescuers, family and local politicians navigate within the stories tapestry of “the rescue”. the documentary is wonderfully crafted to avoid one lens or one narrative, instead it presents the difficulty and the human extremes that occurred to pull off the rescue. Much like “free solo” there will be white knuckle moments and inspirational and captivating moments of human perseverance.
DOCUMENTARY: PAUL'S BOOTS
Presented by REI, this documentary is for the heart strings. It is the true story about Paul who had dreams of completing the Appalachian Trail . Before his adventure could begin, Paul passed away unexpectedly. His wife looked to the help of others to help Pauls dream of completing the trail. Welcome to Paul’s Boots. Through the lens of other adventurers, we learn their stories, the meaning of giving and of love and determination as they carry Paul's boots the entire route of the Appalachian trail to its finish.
Presented by REI, this documentary is for the heart strings. It is the true story about Paul who had dreams of completing the Appalachian Trail . Before his adventure could begin, Paul passed away unexpectedly. His wife looked to the help of others to help Pauls dream of completing the trail. Welcome to Paul’s Boots. Through the lens of other adventurers, we learn their stories, the meaning of giving and of love and determination as they carry Paul's boots the entire route of the Appalachian trail to its finish.
MOVIE: SECRET LIFE OF WALTER MITTY
This is a fun one and quality family rainy day friendly flick. the story of Walter Mitty who has a bigger than life imagination to escape the limitations of his own life. His two worlds start a collision course when he is tasked to deliver a very special item for his company. The task to acquire and deliver the special item takes Walter Mitty on real life outdoor adventures helping him slowly build confidence in himself and bleed out his day dreaming habits. The adventures shines bright on your wanderlust and captures the imagination on your next adventure.
This is a fun one and quality family rainy day friendly flick. the story of Walter Mitty who has a bigger than life imagination to escape the limitations of his own life. His two worlds start a collision course when he is tasked to deliver a very special item for his company. The task to acquire and deliver the special item takes Walter Mitty on real life outdoor adventures helping him slowly build confidence in himself and bleed out his day dreaming habits. The adventures shines bright on your wanderlust and captures the imagination on your next adventure.
DOCUMENTARY; MILE, MILE AND A HALF
A 2013 adventure of artists who set out to complete the 233-mile John Muir Trail in California. This documentary has two identities . The first is an epic journey of novices rambling through the world class Sierra Nevada mountains learning as they go and growing more in tune with nature and themselves . The second are artists who capture exquisite moments in time amplifying the beauty of this historic trail. This is a feel good documentary that paints the trail with wide eyed amazement and invokes your sense of exploration.
A 2013 adventure of artists who set out to complete the 233-mile John Muir Trail in California. This documentary has two identities . The first is an epic journey of novices rambling through the world class Sierra Nevada mountains learning as they go and growing more in tune with nature and themselves . The second are artists who capture exquisite moments in time amplifying the beauty of this historic trail. This is a feel good documentary that paints the trail with wide eyed amazement and invokes your sense of exploration.
PODCAST: VIRGINIA OUTDOOR ADVENTURES
Local Virginia based podcast that focuses on the outdoors of Virginia. the podcast is available on major platforms . The centric format does not dull on guests or topic redundancy instead provides a wide diverse arena from parks & recreation, authors, naturalists, travel and tourism and occupational learning. The podcast is a fun listen while on the way to your next hike.
Local Virginia based podcast that focuses on the outdoors of Virginia. the podcast is available on major platforms . The centric format does not dull on guests or topic redundancy instead provides a wide diverse arena from parks & recreation, authors, naturalists, travel and tourism and occupational learning. The podcast is a fun listen while on the way to your next hike.
PODCAST: BACKPACKING and BLISTERS
A personal favorite, not only is it entertaining but this podcast does aim to veer from the formula concourse from other trail podcasts. Instead, this quirky podcast is delivered with energy, ease and wit. From functional topics such as “8 pieces of gear under $50 to strongly consider” to “trail villains” to also interviews and narratives from folks who live the outdoor world. This podcast is a must save to your favorites list.
A personal favorite, not only is it entertaining but this podcast does aim to veer from the formula concourse from other trail podcasts. Instead, this quirky podcast is delivered with energy, ease and wit. From functional topics such as “8 pieces of gear under $50 to strongly consider” to “trail villains” to also interviews and narratives from folks who live the outdoor world. This podcast is a must save to your favorites list.
PODCAST: THE TRAIL SHOW
The longest running monthly hiking podcast (or so they state)! based in Boulder, Colorado the team at the trail show fulfill podcasts with topics from beer to featured trails, gear chat and special guests. The trail show is a bit on the corny side, heavy on the comedy but overall it’s a fun banter of topics in and around the outdoors and hikes. I do appreciate their ability to bring in trail guides, local hikers and through hikers to provide dedicated knowledge to understanding and preparing for the hike
The longest running monthly hiking podcast (or so they state)! based in Boulder, Colorado the team at the trail show fulfill podcasts with topics from beer to featured trails, gear chat and special guests. The trail show is a bit on the corny side, heavy on the comedy but overall it’s a fun banter of topics in and around the outdoors and hikes. I do appreciate their ability to bring in trail guides, local hikers and through hikers to provide dedicated knowledge to understanding and preparing for the hike
DOCUMENTARY: THE ALPINIST
The true story of alpinist Marc Andre Leclerc, a famous climber who never wanted to be famous! Marc Andre is a purist, he seeks summits to embrace his inner wilds and attain his personal ambitions. The alpineering world comes across Marc-Andre, is intoxicated by his achievements yet he side steps the stardom. He continues living in the world as he choses. The documentary footage of his climbs show this radical climbers ability to navigate ice columns, free solo peaks within the Canadian Rockies and persevere through the harshest of environments. What you come away with is the story of a person who embraces his passion at the cost of the material world, at the cost of relationships and at the cost of his own safety.
The true story of alpinist Marc Andre Leclerc, a famous climber who never wanted to be famous! Marc Andre is a purist, he seeks summits to embrace his inner wilds and attain his personal ambitions. The alpineering world comes across Marc-Andre, is intoxicated by his achievements yet he side steps the stardom. He continues living in the world as he choses. The documentary footage of his climbs show this radical climbers ability to navigate ice columns, free solo peaks within the Canadian Rockies and persevere through the harshest of environments. What you come away with is the story of a person who embraces his passion at the cost of the material world, at the cost of relationships and at the cost of his own safety.
DOCUMENTARY: KARL METZER: MADE TO BE BROKEN
From Red Bull (yep those energy drinks) comes this story. Meet Karl Metzer and his goal to run the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine but with a twist. Karl wants to accomplish the land speed record for the trail, so his vision board has 2,189 miles in 46 days! (or 47.6 miles per day) These 41 minutes will feed your determination to tackle any trail or goal and put a reminder in your head the next time that day hike is putting up a struggle that you can and will overcome any obstacle.
From Red Bull (yep those energy drinks) comes this story. Meet Karl Metzer and his goal to run the Appalachian Trail from Georgia to Maine but with a twist. Karl wants to accomplish the land speed record for the trail, so his vision board has 2,189 miles in 46 days! (or 47.6 miles per day) These 41 minutes will feed your determination to tackle any trail or goal and put a reminder in your head the next time that day hike is putting up a struggle that you can and will overcome any obstacle.
MOVIE: THE WAY
A fictional tale of a son who attempts to complete the "El Camino de Santiago," a very real life 500-mile pilgrimage that begins in France and ends on the coast of Spain. The son meets a tragic fate before the trek can even begin. his estranged father (a dentist in Los Angeles) flies to Spain to bring back his son. the father decides he will mourn his son by completing the pilgrimage, along the way sprinkling his son’s ashes on the trail. this fictional tale showcases the father encountering new friends, new culture and beginning his transition to a life of fullness by prioritizing what is truly important
A fictional tale of a son who attempts to complete the "El Camino de Santiago," a very real life 500-mile pilgrimage that begins in France and ends on the coast of Spain. The son meets a tragic fate before the trek can even begin. his estranged father (a dentist in Los Angeles) flies to Spain to bring back his son. the father decides he will mourn his son by completing the pilgrimage, along the way sprinkling his son’s ashes on the trail. this fictional tale showcases the father encountering new friends, new culture and beginning his transition to a life of fullness by prioritizing what is truly important
DOCUMENTARY: FREE SOLO
A personal favorite & ultra popular. For those who have not heard of free solo lets start with, Winner of an Academy Award. Let's end with the journey of a multiyear goal by Alex Honnold to free climb (no ropes) the granite face of El Capitan (a 3,000 ft sheer rock face). This one is a mastery of photography and a well-crafted narrative of the human spirit. The cinematography provides white knuckle moments even from your couch.
A personal favorite & ultra popular. For those who have not heard of free solo lets start with, Winner of an Academy Award. Let's end with the journey of a multiyear goal by Alex Honnold to free climb (no ropes) the granite face of El Capitan (a 3,000 ft sheer rock face). This one is a mastery of photography and a well-crafted narrative of the human spirit. The cinematography provides white knuckle moments even from your couch.
