Consumables

You may remember photographer Ian Shive from our interview with him a while back. Committed to conservation and preservation of our wild places, he uses his photography to tell stories of fragile ecosystems, geographical landmarks and iconic National Parks–inspiring all of us to get outside and show some love for… Read the rest

Sometimes aspiring athletes need a little guidance from experienced veterans to reach their highest potential. World-class climber Conrad Anker took a small team to lead newbie mountaineers to the summit of Denali and show them the finer points of performance at altitude. Used to shredding snow at lower elevations often… Read the rest

Writer and former director of the Banff Mountain Film Festival Bernadette McDonald has a new book that offers a unique perspective on high altitude climbing in the Himalayas. As the author of several titles on the subject she’s well regarded in the international mountaineering community. And back in 2003 she… Read the rest

Every initiative to protect the environment needs a charismatic poster species. When it comes to the controversial tar sands debate that endangered animal is the rare and genetically unique Spirit Bear. A black bear with a recessive gene that turns its fur white is the star of the award winning… Read the rest

Dad, Kevin, takes 9-year-old son, Hunter, on a fishing trip by kayak off the coast of Gavelston, Texas. Dad accidentally hooks seven-foot-long black tip shark and spends about an hour attempting to keep the shark hooked and positioned just right so that son Hunter can get a video of the… Read the rest

We’re pretty sure you’ve–at the very least–seen the trailer of 23 Feet. If not, click play above and watch!
The filmmakers’ run-down of it goes like this:
Three women set out across the west in their 23 foot, 1970 Airstream to search for the stories of people who have turned … Read the rest

Many of us have a deep fascination with rock climbers. Big wall climbers in particular captivate our wonder and attention as we marvel at their daring feats of courage. And in the movie Alone on the Wall… Read the rest from Sender Films, fans are introduced to a new breed of climber and

Is surfing a white person’s sport? The documentary film White Wash… Read the rest will certainly make you ask yourself that question.
Narrated by Ben Harper and Tariq “Blackthought” Trotter of the Roots, the film dives into surf culture, using it as a lens through which to examine race and segregation in America

An open water channel crossing of the Hawaii Islands will always make for good cinema. And Destination 3 Degrees… Read the rest, a film by Chris Aguilar and Soul Surf Media Productions, does not disappoint. Though hardly a triumph of movie-making, the film pulls together the key components of a complex recipe

Dean Potter. His name is synonymous with adventure. He not only highlines far above and beyond most human beings (sometimes without a tether), he also BASE jumps and climbs, often making first ascents, speed ascents and free solo ascents.
Of course, Potter’s at it again. This time he’s highlining above… Read the rest

In Accra, Ghana, a group of Bikelordz reign. They are a group of young men who have an uncanny set of bike skills that seem to fuse BMX style with acrobatics. What’s more, the Bikelordz are using their talents to make a living–treating the fun and games as daily work.… Read the rest

“It seemed like a good idea at the time,” says Polar Explorer Eric Larsen in the trailer for his film, COLDER… Read the rest, which chronicles his Save the Poles expedition–a journey to raise awareness about the effects of global climate change on the frozen landscapes of our planet.
Then, somewhere during

Here at Wend… Read the rest, we’re frequently inclined to bring you world music on our Monday feature of sounds. But today we’re celebrating our American roots by featuring a band that hails from Louisiana and plays a Cajun style of folk music more than worthy of a Monday listen.
The band

We came across this fantastic animated short thanks to The Telegraph and its article World’s largest stop-motion animation set created on Welsh beach. The film, Gulp, was created by Sumo Science at Aardman, the animation studio that brought the characters Wallace and Gromit… Read the rest to life through stop-motion photography.

Shot on location in Chile, Argentina, Peru and Bolivia, Sweetgrass Productions‘ new film, Solitaire… Read the rest, takes the story line of a traditional American Western film and sets within it a backcountry skiing, snowboarding and telemark production. This creates a unique juxtaposition that balances the contrast of powder with the feel