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A Woman Knows Her Place by Darby McAdama & River Roots Media (03:03)

Winner Best Professional: General Category. Pro kayaker Nouria Newman leads the way down California's Upper Cherry Creek.

Finding Flow | A Tribute to the Dammed Share by Dylan McKinney (02:02)

It took nearly half a decade for myself to make it down to South America, but the wait was well worth it. My time, travels, and experiences in Chile serves as a tribute to the dammed and will inspire others to protect water as a wild, natural, and free-flowing resource. This story, Finding Flow, is where water has led my journey.

Going Solo by Ant Hoard (05:00)

A story about a solo kayaker’s special bond with a river after almost drowning. We follow Andrew Kellett on his white water journey as he makes peace with Cape Town’s Witte River again and introduces his son to the challenges of going up against nature.

Pucón Kayak Hostel 2018-2019 Staff Highlights by Casey Bryant Jones (02:54)

Working as whitewater guides for the Pucón Kayak Hostel isn't all work and no play. Highlights of the staff's epic season on some of the world's best whitewater!

Run Wild Run Free: 50 years of Wild & Scenic Rivers by Shane Anderson (43:48)

Over 60 years ago America was in the peak of the industrial revolution and the nations waterways were dying from dams, water diversions and pollution. The plight of America's rivers caught the attention of twin brothers and renowned wildlife biologists John and Frank Craighead after witnessing the demise of their childhood river the Potomac in Maryland and after hearing of dam proposals on Montana's most wild river where they were studying grizzly bears on the verge of extinction, they knew something must be done as the titans of industry pushed west. The brothers drafted a river classification system with the hope to protect what remained of wild rivers. Their tenacity and determination were carried to the halls of Congress by courageous bi-partisan leaders in the 1960’s where the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act was signed into law by President Lyndon Johnson. The Act has literally saved hundreds of America's iconic rivers and streams from dams, over development and natural resource extraction and 50 years later 289 waterways have been protected totaling over 14 thousand miles. But with over 2.9 million miles of waterways in the country the balance the Craighead brothers were seeking is far from being reached. Run Wild Run Free takes the viewer through the history to the present of Wild and Scenic as told through experts, grassroots organizers, white water enthusiasts, and members of the Nez Perce tribe in Idaho. Today in a polarized political climate new designations and river protections have stalled even though there is no time in history more important than now to protect our freshwater ecosystems. We hope this film will inspire and educate people across the country to protect their home river under Wild and Scenic so we can continue this important legacy for future generations to come.

The Klinaklini by Darby McAdams (12:08)

In the Fall of 2017 a team of women kayakers embark on a mission to paddle the "unnrunable" gorge of the Klinaklini River in British Columbia. Tensions rise as the team assess and reassess their options with water levels rising and the team is forced to make a hard decision.

The River is Within Us by Matt Smink (01:06)

The River is Within Us is a whitewater rafting promotional video to kick off the New River Gorge's Spring High water season. Inspired by T.S. Eliots poem "The Dry Salvages."

This is the Nolichucky by John Grace (11:23)

The Nolichucky River is known for it's outstandingly remarkable scenic, recreation, geologic, and ecological values. The 7 mile section of river between Poplar, NC and Unaka Springs, TN has already been recommended by the US Forest Service for protection under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act. In order to protect this river for future generations it will need widespread community engagement and support from our elected officials. This is the Nolichucky depicts just how important this free flowing river is to the surrounding communities and how imperative it is to keep it in its natural state.

Wildlife and the Wall by Ben Masters (05:00)

"Wildlife and the Wall" showcases the beautiful landscapes of the United States-Mexico border, discusses what a border wall would impact beyond immigration, and provides a look at how a few wildlife species in the area would be affected.

Accomplished Amateur

20 Seconds in Lava by Christian Knight (29:36)

A young family rafts through the Grand Canyon section of the Colorado River, encountering adventure, mishap and the notorious Lava Falls along the way.

Cullasaja in Fall by Sarah Ruhlen (04:06)

This is a video from Triple Drop on the Cullasaja River in Western North Carolina. WNC is a magical place to be in Fall, and this is one of my favorite places to go. I hope this video show the love that I have, for the people, for the place, for getting to be a part of it all. Music is The Lament of Eustace Scrubb by The Oh Hellos. Featured paddlers are Casey Jones, Eli Castleberry, Melissa Huckson. Filmed and Edited by myself.

Facing the Gorgon by Brian Knight (04:20)

Mythical fantasy meets futuristic outdoor adventure film. Downriver squirt kayaking in West Virginia's Gauley River.

Glen Canyon Rediscovered by Taylor Graham (28:37)

Glen Canyon Rediscovered chronicles a 350-mile, sea-kayak-based journey to the remote and lost wonders of Glen Canyon, the "place no one knew." As a result of climate change and an over-tapped Colorado River, Lake Powell is receding and the intricate side canyons, resurrected desert beauty, and forgotten cultural wonders of Glen Canyon are emerging from the depths of the reservoir. The film investigates the history of Lake Powell's creation and explores the young team's relationship to the changed world of Glen Canyon as it seeks to inspire other young people to pursue adventure and take an active role in managing and conserving their natural resources. http://www.glencanyonrediscovered.org/

Never the Same River Twice by Hugo Krispyn (30:35)

"Never The Same River Twice" is a meditation on change, set in the context of the controversy over water policy in South Carolina, focusing on stewardship efforts on behalf of the Edisto River. Filmmaker Hugo Krispyn lives in the watershed, and works as an advocate on behalf of the Friends of the Edisto organization. Using an extensive body of interviews, and presented from the perspective of the filmmaker, the piece brings together beautiful imagery and emotional intensity to provide a window into the complex - and ongoing - issues that stakeholders in the basin are grappling over.

Ride Green Medicine by Brian Knight (04:10)

Squirt boating destination Leslies on Hiwassee river in TN.

Amateur

2018 Whitewater Adventures by Shawn Booth (05:44)

Short clips of highlights and carnage throughout the year of 2018.

Comfort Zones by Robert Watts (04:29)

High water run on Island Creek by first timers.

Eclipse by Kenzington Stalwart (06:45)

I made this video for my companion. We are so lucky to be able to travel through out Kentucky, Tennessee, the Carolinas, and so many other places. Ali has opened up my eyes to the beauty of nature that exists all around us in Kentucky. We are surrounded by beautiful rivers, lakes, streams, and forests. These areas are refuges for so many plants and animals and yet we continue to exploit and diminish our natural resources. We must conserve our environment. We must act today to halt the pollution of planet earth. Climate change is here. We are experiencing the devastation now. I believe in conservation. I believe in climate change. I believe in a better future. From the Red River Gorge here in Kentucky to preserving our National Monuments like Bears Ears in Utah, we must make corporations accountable for exploiting what belongs to us. Big coal, paper, and industrial deregulation and pollution is in part to blame for the cancer epidemic in eastern Kentucky to causing major issues with drinking water down stream... We live in the shadow of industry through low cost, cheap backdoor political kickbacks, and handshakes our future does not look bright. We can make a difference. It starts with your money. Reduce, reuse and recycle... Reducing what you use from energy to buying things that last will change the course of our country. Stop living in a throw away society. I see so much garbage in my hikes and excursions into the country that I am angered. We can do so much better. We must be proactive. Services that spray chemicals on your lawn to kill mosquitos don't advertise that those same chemicals run off and poison our lakes and streams. They kill our fish. Factory farm runoff is one of the major reason that so many of our beautiful lakes here in Kentucky are becoming dangerous to swim in because of algae outbreaks. You don't have to stop eating meat today, but reducing the amount of Pigs, Cows and Chickens you consume could be a great way to make you healthier (not only by reducing your antibiotic intake), could lead to less methane released into the air from manure which very much is a factor that contributes to climate change. Ali has opened up my eyes to see how we are all accountable. I have known and read about these issues for close to 30 years, but seeing the state of our environment, for myself, is an awakening for me to want to preserve and enhance it. The bottom line is we can't keep passing the bill to future generations. Cheap products and throw-away-culture may seem like a good buy today, but we will pay for it. Ask any economist how much account they take in the environment. They don't. Not until there is a deficit of product do the accounts change and when the supply of food is effected it will be too late. We must start planning for our future and stop cutting corners.

Embrace the Carnage (15:28)

This is compilation of all the best flips, fails, swims, wipeouts, and general displays of beatering from the 2018 season.

Gulf Hagas R2 Maine by Mikey McVey (03:42)

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Learnin’ and Surfin’: The Tale of a Budding Beater by Cooper Leist & Jessee Lynch (01:49)

A progression from a swim to some solid surfing on the Forks of the Elkhorn, Frankfort, KY.

Nesowadnehunk Falls Float-A-Thon by Mikey McVey (02:11)

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Penetrating Earth: Riverboarding World Record Waterfall by Mikey McVey (00:57)

Hunua Falls 30M

Russell Creek - Kentucky by Brian Harris (00:45)

Exploring the Rivers & Streams of Kentucky

Sup4water by Pete Savard (13:19)

What is the link between Stand-Up Paddle boarding and humanity? This past summer a team of stand-up paddle boarders and their support team, set out to paddle the Susquehanna River from source to sea. Why? Because a dreaming dad and his adventurous daughter believed they could make a difference, so they set out on a 30-day paddle for humanity! Come and join us on our adventure down the Susquehanna and see how it has impacted people across the globe!

The Longest Swim by Will Phillips (04:11)

Here is a season of rafting, kayaking, and duckying, all compiled into one long swim.

Whitewater is My Passion by Mikey McVey (03:39)

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