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2017

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The Wild President by Will Stauffer-Norris (06:29)

This short film explores the connection between former President Jimmy Carter’s childhood in the Georgia outdoors, experience learning to canoe on the Chattooga River, and his legacy of conservation. Long Synopsis: Former US President Jimmy Carter grew up exploring the wild places of Georgia, an experience that deeply informed his years in political office. During Carter’s service as Governor of Georgia, he learned to canoe, paddling the rapids of the Chattooga River. Carter later protected this river from development under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. This film asks the question of one of the most prominent living river conservationists: what is it about spending time on a wild river that motivates paddlers to protect it?

Chasing Niagara by Rush Sturges (01:16:59)

When pro kayaker Rafa Ortiz decides to follow his dream to paddle over Niagara Falls, he sets in motion an incredible series of events that eventually takes on a life of its own.

Be Water - Dane and Nick Surf Ruins (02:48)

Two of the world's best kayakers surf one of the best waves.

California Oasis by Dylan McKinney (04:28)

Expedition kayaking is crude and one of the most fluid ways to experience the outdoors. Exposed to the wilderness, locked into gorges for miles, and shouldering your eighty pound plus boat with the basic essentials to live for miles upon miles in the unforgiving Californian heat can be tough, but such a rewarding and humbling experience. Come take a short tour and inside look into the High Sierras of California by the beautiful rivers and creeks that have carved through way through some of the most rugged terrain in North America.

Finding Home - A SUP Film by Aaron Koch (03:46)

Aaron Koch has found passion and a home to house it in. A home on the river. He has a way of living and loving life that seamlessly blends the twists and bends of the river with the infectious sounds of rushing water.

Fuego by Bren Orton/Adrian Mattern (10:22)

Sends debut edit as a complete crew, filmed on location in Chile for three weeks. Follow Dane Jackson, Bren Orton, Adrian Mattern and Kalob Grady as they chase the biggest waterfalls and hardest rapids that Chile has to offer!

In Love with Frank by Seth Dahl (05:34)

This is a love story with a wild place that has impacted my life deeply. For ten guide seasons I've worked Idaho's Middle Fork of the Salmon River, the "Emerald Queen" of multi-day river trips. She cuts through a 2.5 million acre span of wild, roadless beauty called The Frank Church Wilderness. It is a rugged and raw country. For years, my friends and I have floated by her many tributaries and wondered what adventure lies upstream. Finally, the opportunity arose when Kyle Smith rallied this exploration of Rapid River, Loon Creek and Camas Creek. Middle Fork guides Todd Richey and Mike Bond also joined the trip. Throughout the journey, the three friends discuss how wilderness, kayaking, and the guide lifestyle has helped shape their lives and how it will continue to.

Jondachi by Mike McKay (12:51)

The Jondachi river cuts its way through the jungles of the Napo Valley in Ecuador. For those who live with the river it provides more than a physical connection. It provides a connection that fills the spirit.

Kayaking Outtasight by Seth Dahl (04:16)

Team River Runner holds an annual July "Outtasight" kayaking clinic in Paradise Valley, Montana for blind and visually impaired veterans. Blind kayaker, Lonnie Bedwell, helps recruit veterans for the program and encourages them with tricks and tips he's learned along the way. Many of the 2016 participants haven't even touched a kayak before, let alone run whitewater. By the end of the week they are charging through the rapids of Yankee Jim Canyon on the Yellowstone River. One of these participants is Mike Malarsie, a former Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) in the U.S. Air Force. In 2010 he was injured during a foot patrol in Afghanistan and now is completely blind. He heard about Lonnie's first blind descent of the Grand Canyon of the Colorado River in 2013 and was thrown back by the feat. As an adventurer, Mike wanted to learn how to kayak and finally found time to make the "Outtasight" clinic in 2016. He speaks of the trials and struggles of learning a new sport and brings to surface, a beginner's emotion towards the thrill and pleasure of kayaking blind. You can learn more about Mike's story from his website here http://malarsie.com/ where he runs a podcast with his wife. They cover inspirational and uplifting stories. I'd like to personally thank all the people of Emigrant, Montana and Paradise Valley that support TRR's Outtasight Clinic. You've opened your arms to this program and these veterans and it makes me proud to call myself a Montanan. Thank You!

Lost Valley of the Merced by Steve Fisher (22:36)

A 23 minute TV show for Outside Television, featuring Steve Fisher and Pat Keller's decent of the Merced River in Yosemite National Park. If the Colorado is the river of Grand Canyon National Park, the Yellowstone is the river of it’s National Park, and the Merced is the River of Yosemite National Park. But until just recently, whitewater kayaking was illegal in Yosemite, making the Merced one of the most sought after “forbidden fruits” of the kayak world. After four years of pursuing legislative change, kayaking’s advocacy group ‘American Whitewater’ succeeded in gaining access to a group of rivers as a “natural trail system” through the Park. Pat Keller and Steve Fisher were then granted the unique honor of doing the first ever legal kayak expedition on the headwaters of the Merced River above the iconic Nevada Falls, as a test of these new regulations. In addition to running this spectacular river they were also allowed to document their journey for all to see, after all… you can’t love something you don’t know, and if you love these rivers you will want to protect them, just as the National Parks have done for over 100 years.

Out to Lunch: Cold as Ice by Rush Sturges (03:19)

Isaac Levinson and Rush Sturges are Out To Lunch when they take to the frigid waters of the White Salmon River in January 2017.

Return to the Ditch by Rush Sturges (02:13)

Words by Ben Marr: Legacy: 1 word, 2 syllables. Ben Marr, Rush Sturges : 2 kayakers, one Kayak. Whitewater kayakers Ben Marr and Rush Sturges unite and literally connect to tackle the final outstanding goal in the progression or whitewater kayaking. Without intending to they have changed the sport, opening up a whole new world of possibility. After the feat Rush was quoted: "I think its time for Benny and I to take a step back, and watch how the community and culture of kayaking change in the light of this new realm. Its the only way we can really figure out what to do next..." Benny had this to say, " I really went flat out leading up to this, that mission in Papua New Guinea really benefited me in the logistics of getting the boat to the top of that beast, and the techy rope system I had to set up for a safe drop in. Rush's film career has really peaked in this film, I don't think either of us really know what to do next..."

Savage Slaughter by Will Lyons (08:02)

On a whim, Erin Savage and Jordan Slaughter decide to go run Punchbowl Falls on Eagle Creek in the Columbia River Gorge. Nicole Mansfield, (the legend of) Toby MacDermott, and Ali Zaragoza tag along to provide moral support. When they arrive at the plummeting flume, tension rises.

The Canoe (26:51)

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What the Little White is Like by Rush Sturges (02:20)

Rush Sturges and Ben Marr explain what the Little White is really like.

With You by Steve Fisher (05:00)

With You’ A short film by Steve Fisher. Featuring Pat Keller. While our outdoor pursuits are often an escape from reality, we inevitably bring our work and past experiences along for the ride. ‘With You’ centers around whitewater kayaker, Pat Keller as he enters his enchanted wonderland before kayaking a set of Class V rapids… blindfolded, facing his worst fears and confronting his demons. It is not easy to encounter that which hurts you, and let it go, but it is essential. By accepting the loss of his friend and bringing experience with him on the river, he gets closer to some truth. Now he can follow his dreams, overcome obstacles and ultimately become the person of his own choosing. And yes, he did really kayak these rapids blindfolded - four times!

Zambezi Dreamline by Steve Fisher (22:36)

Lonnie Bedwell becomes the first ever blind kayaker to run the Zambezi River.

Why by NRS (07:09)

Iceland. A cold, rugged and forbidding landscape where powerful rivers plunge through bedrock gorges, over massive waterfalls, toward the sea. Director Hugo Clouzeau and a crew of French kayakers travel here to ask the question, “Why?” “Why? Why do we do this?” In the GoPro age, images of extreme feats flood our social media streams. We watch skiers drop into impossibly steep and narrow shoots. We follow jumpers in wing suits flying over mountains. We see climbers, slackliners, mountain bikers and paddlers doing things that appear to most people insane, but the action seems empty when we don’t understand the motivation behind it. “Why?” we ask. “Why do they do this?” WHY, a short film from NRS and We Are Hungry, goes beyond the spectacle of extreme kayaking in search of an elusive answer.

Accomplished Amateur

Holding On by Kelly Ann Sims (11:28)

Holding On is a portrait of William McDuffie, the President of non-profit Foothills Outdoors based in Robbins, NC. He has witnessed the local creek in his hometown of Robbins transform from a junk yard to a sliver of paradise. His reflections on the past reinforce his determination to give the community memories that they, too, will never forget.

Inflatable People by Jacob Kastrup Haagensen (14:03)

Inflatable People - An packrafting documentary by Jacob Kastrup Haagensen At home people pointing fingers at Caj's packraft, Henrik forgot everything about fishing after buying one, Jeremie always wanted to paddle big waterfalls and Bens boss sent him and family to Sweden. Meet the inflatable people and step into the emerging international packrafting scene in Sweden. Inflatable People was nominated in four categories and awarded with the Debutant Prize at the 2016 Danish Adventure Film Festival / Nordic Adventure Film Festival.

The River of Sorrow by (43:59)

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Bearded Vidiot by Caroline Jonsson (07:58)

When video boater and raft guide lives collide... This happens on the New and Gauley Rivers.

Chasing Rainbows by Seth Burdette (05:34)

Is achieving a dream worth risking a really cool pool toy?

Church by Dawson Reynier (03:10)

A common boater phrase, which is often misunderstood. What does it mean?

Effervescence by Garret Whittington (13:26)

Ed Monroe is a West Virginia whitewater rafting pioneer for over 31 years. With having the loss of his wife, newborn daughter and brother within the same month at such an early age, Ed turned to the whitewater as an escape only to discover his one true love that would save him.

Nantahala Cascades by Taylor Thrash (04:49)

My first run on the Nantahala Cascades in North Carolina during the guest appreciation festival 2016.

Scott River Fun by Yann Crist-Evans (06:16)

A great day with the fellas on the Scott River in Northern California proved to be even better when the flows were right and the sun was shining bright. Stoke was high and we were off to the races, setting off to run a NorCal classic. Enjoy!

Thrombosis Gorge South Africa: The Rains Return by Shane Raw (01:55)

After 3 years of almost no kayaking due to an extended drought in Southern Africa, the rains have finally returned. Thrombosis Gorge is regarded as the "Little White" of the south. Happy days!

West Virginia Strong by Caroline Jonsson (02:01)

This is footage of the New River Gorge, Keeneys Creek, and Wolf Creek during the West Virginian Flood that devastated much of the state on July 23rd 2016. I was video boating that day and witnessed an incredible rise in the river. It was a historic moment for these waters.