FILMS
From the Arctic to Patagonia!
This year’s inspiring films celebrate people who dare to push beyond their limits. From an epic expedition on Baffin Island and the legendary Barkley Marathons to a daring first ascent in Patagonia, these stories explore the determination, resilience, and courage it takes to achieve the extraordinary.
Adventurers Erik and Sarah embark on a 69-day kite-ski expedition along the remote coast of Baffin Island. From big wall climbing to glacier crossings and white-water kayaking, this is a story of love, endurance, and exploration in the heart of the Arctic.
Riders on the Storm is considered a crown jewel of big wall climbing in Patagonia: a 1,300m line with 41 pitches, attempted by countless teams over the last 33 years with no success. Enter three Belgian big-wall climbers who endure 18 days of howling snowstorms, frozen feet, and gnarly runouts in their bid to claim the long-coveted first free ascent of this elusive route.
The film follows young Norwegian skier Bernt Marius as he returns to the mountains and backcountry skiing after losing his leg in an accident. The film captures the ups and downs of relearning the sport and working through the mental side of recovery. It’s a raw, honest look at what it takes to keep moving forward when everything changes.
Runner Jasmin Paris takes on the legendary Barkley Marathons — widely regarded as one of the toughest ultramarathons in the world. For decades, no woman has ever completed the race. Set deep within the unforgiving wilderness, the Barkley is a brutal labyrinth of more than 160 km of punishing terrain, cryptic navigation, and near-impossible odds. Against all expectations, Jasmin sets out to achieve what many believed could never be done.