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2018

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A Misty Existence by Colby Elliot (04:36)

Loves Falls a stretch of the very wild North Fork of the Yuba. This is an artistic piece that is a tribute to the deep undiscovered beauty of the place, a place shrouded in mist and mystery, a place only truly experienced by close proximity to the river. The music and mist envelops us and we are transported to the setting for a brief moment, experiencing the mist existence that is Loves falls.

Adrian Mattern 2017 Highlight Reel by SEND (02:48)

Welcome to the biggest and rowdiest year of my life... yet. My 2017 season took me to Chile, Canada/Quebec, USA, Norway, Italy, Austria, Pakistan and Mexico. Thanks to my friends, family and sponsors for helping me to live my dream!

Bren Orton 2017 Highlight Reel by SEND (03:37)

The best and rowdiest year I have ever had on the water. Much love and thanks to all of my friends, family and sponsors for helping me to follow my dreams! 2018 is gonna be crazy! See you on the water dooods!

Chasing Wild: Journey Into the Sacred Headwaters by Colin Arisman (12:41)

Three friends set off on a 400km bikepacking and packraft expedition through the heart of the sacred headwaters in northwestern British Columbia, birthplace of three critical salmon rivers, and home to the Tahltan people. In the wake of the devastating Mount Polley Mine disaster, the team’s goal is to understand what is at stake as a wave of new mines are developed across this remote corner of the province. Their journey offers an exciting and sobering window into this wild landscape as they pedal through vast boreal forest, paddle frigid whitewater, battle monster trout, outrun a grizzly, learn about the Tahltan’s fight to protect their homeland and glimpse inside a massive open pit mine. A Film by Colin Arisman, Luke Kantola and Tyler-Wilkinson Ray Produced by Wild Confluence Media In Association with Gear Junkie Supported by Ibis Cycles, Kokopelli Packraft & Wetfly Fishing

Home of the Vikings by SEND (10:31)

Norway has been known as a kayaking Mecca for decades. The countries whitewater was explored, pioneered and descended by a dedicated crew of local and international kayakers. They recorded their exploits in a book and passed down their knowledge to the next generation. In the summer of 2017 the Send crew embarked on a Norwegian odyssey with the aim to push hard and progress on some of the biggest and best sections of whitewater in the world. Despite how epic the classic sections are, there is still so much left to be found in Norway and their trip cultivated in one final descent of the infamous “Megatron” rapid.

Lobster Falls by River Roots (01:58)

Rafa takes down 70ft waterfall on an inflatable lobster, and claims the World Record for inflatable pool toy highest waterfall descent.

Lord of the Fork by Andrew Reed (09:34)

Kayaker John Lord's final journey is explored through the lives of those he left behind in this short documentary narrated by Mike Rowe.

Return From Desolation by Justin Clifton (11:27)

Return from Desolation is the story of Garrett Eaton, an Afghan war vet, oilman, and river guide who has fought his way back from addiction and certain death through the wild serpentine rivers of the American Southwest. While this is a story of renewal, forgiveness and healing, Return from Desolation is also a bridge between what we think we know and the nuance of what it means to be human in a complex society. Through Garrett's experience, we see the importance of wild, public landscapes to help us all find our way home.

The Breaks: Centuries of Struggle by Andrew Reed (56:40)

Six men – separated by two centuries – lives marked with intrigue, hardship, and tragedy. From moonshiner shootouts and empire building to railroad explosions and drowning victims, this is the story of six individuals whose lives would be forever changed by a common thread – "the Breaks" – the wild west of the east. In a documentary film industry saturated with contemporary topics, this award-winning film beautifully rekindles a genre from yesteryear to chronicle the struggle between those seeking to exploit the Breaks and those trying to protect it. The conflict finally comes to a boil in the early 1950s culminating in the establishment of one of only two interstate parks in the United States. And yet in spite of its park status, the Breaks continues to be under threat today.

The Lion River | Pakistan by SEND (02:54)

Pakistan’s reputation has been unfortunately tainted over years of past with several extremist groups causing security issues in the country, thankfully the dark days of fighting are over and Pakistan’s reputation and tourism industry is steadily recovering. The country is also making a mark on the kayaking community for it’s legendarily powerful whitewater found on the Indus river. Whilst the Indus is the only river featured on this edit we also kayaked the Gilgit, Astore and Hunza rivers all of which are much lower volume than the indus and contain everything from steep class 5 kayaking to perfect stretches for beginners. We were continually blown away by the friendliness and the hospitality of the local people and just how safe and easy it is to get around in this country!Our crew consisted of Adrian Mattern Bren Orton, Daniel Egger, Kristof Stursa, Sam Grafton and Thomas Neime. Not all of the kayakers feature in this video as we were committed to only using the best shots but the crew was awesome!

The Unseen Mountains by Nicole Ellena (14:35)

Paddlers and conservationists Adam and Susan Elliot set out to explore the wild rivers of the Olympic Peninsula. The Olympic Peninsula’s wild rivers give us clean water, world-class recreation and unmatched opportunities for inspiration and solitude. They bring jobs and economic benefits to local communities and provide critical habitat for salmon, steelhead and a variety of other fish and wildlife. Wild and Scenic designation–the strongest protection a river can receive–ensures that the free-flowing character, water quality and outstanding values of these rivers are protected for generations to come. Learn more at wildolympics.org Directed by Colin Arisman and Tyler-Wilkinson Ray Produced by Wild Confluence Media in association with Where Next Presented by American Whitewater with support from Patagonia

Wild Coast by Kelsey Thompson (04:38)

Local SUP surfers Emre Bosut and Glen Pearson discuss the experience of living and surfing in Tofino, British Columbia.

Wild Olympics by Colin Arisman (08:37)

Accomplished Amateur

The Backender Boat by Chris Preperato (05:42)

In 1973, Dan Demaree and Jim Snyder attempted a first descent of Ohiopyle Falls. It might be the single most important run of the falls to occur...the trickle down effects of that day influencing boats forty years later. Except, on that July day, neither one of them actually made it over the falls.

Una, Unac, Vrbas & Cetina - A Balkan boating roadtrip by Jacob Kastup Haagensen (16:41)

Una, Unac, Vrbas & Cetina is an adventure short film from four rivers of the Balkan. Follow two friends who barely know each other on a whitewater boating road trip. An adventure in a shitty car on small roads, in inhabited caves and down the whitewater and rapids in the pristine limestone rivers of Bosnia and Croatia. Rivers whose name can be hard to pronounce.

Amateur

Deliver Us by Briggs Gilliam (03:13)

6 friends R2 Big Creek in the Great Smoky Mountains National Park

Kayaking Big South Fork - July 2017 by Rob Janson (04:48)

On July 15, 2017 four friends and family, and our water-loving Boykin Spaniel, took to Big South Fork Recreation area to paddle one of the South's most beautiful rivers, the Cumberland, from Station Camp to Blue Heron, camping just before the Tennessee-Kentucky state line. We set off late in the afternoon with the Leatherwood Ford gauge reading around 600 CFS and by the time we arrived to take on Devil's Jump by moonlight the following day the river had dropped to around 400 CFS. What a beautiful place BSF was to kayak!

River of a Path by Alberto Sachero (58:38)

A solitary river trip in canoe from river Po, to the Adriatic Sea and Venetian Lagoon, starting in the center of Turin arriving in the Venetian canals, in the company of “gondolieri”... A water path of 650 kilometers, in beautiful forgotten landscape and also some peculiar meetings with unique people who live on the river, letting the river more them with its flow... A slow and quite river trip in the extraordinary nature of Pianura Padana and its amazing cities of arts, in respect of the environment and absolute silence of the canoe navigation. The only obstacles met and overcame are man made...

Weekend Wanderers by Priscilla Macy (07:32)

Spending weekdays at school and work makes it hard not to look forward to the weekend ahead; this is where our choices become our own, and we find ourselves exactly where we want to be, when we want to be there. Weekend Wanderers a story about working hard during the week and spending the limited time we have away from the desk in the places we love and are inspired by: on familiar streams and, when given the chance, by exploring new landscapes with the days we have to ourselves.