Following on from my list of essential travel and adventure books, here is an essential starting point for anyone interested in learning about the world of adventure, expeditions and films.
In the politest voice I can muster, I order you to watch all of these films.
- Denali
- The Important Places
- North of the Sun
- Valley Uprising
- Everything by the Camp 4 Collective
- Dark Side of the Lens
- Crampons and Cannibals
- Road from Karakol
- Operation Moffat
- Of Fells and Hills
- Meru
- Janapar
- Move
- Make it Count
- Made in Iceland
- Ride the Divide
- Living on Ice
- 180 Degrees South
- Paddle to Seattle
- Crossing the Ice
- Welcome to Union Glacier
- Tracks
- Alone Across Australia
- On the Trail of Genghis Khan
- The Barkley Marathons
I thought On The Trail Of Ghengis Khan looked interesting but the link seems to be the same as for the film above it.
I thought you would want to know.
Great list by the way!
Fixed! Thank you.
You should add this video to the list. Just watched it this morning (found on Adventure Journal)
https://vimeo.com/169730250
Awesome list!!!
And…the link for Move goes to Meru. The Move link is https://youtu.be/xCpowcXopKE
thank you!
Er, I noticed that ‘Meru’ and ‘Move’ have the same URL also. You are going to think I am a pain for pointing these out but I have been enjoying watching the videos really!
fixed! Thank you!
Brilliant list will keep me entertained for awhile. Would like to recommend The Art of Flight also great documentary & music soundtrack.
Wow, so many new films to watch! Thank you Alastair, keep up the great work.
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Hi Alistair,
I noticed there wasn’t a link for the Barkley Marathons. There is a nice intro film and one excellent feature on Gary Robbin’s attempt at the Barkley Marathons.
Intro: Barkley 100 – World’s most difficult and bizarre sporting event?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n-V8x0hQXA4
And the very, very wonderful WHERE DREAMS GO TO DIE – Gary Robbins and The Barkley Marathons
This second film is perhaps best at showing just how tough the race is, chewing up and spitting out even the finest ultra-runners.
Thank you .
Sorry – and link here:
WHERE DREAMS GO TO DIE – Gary Robbins and The Barkley Marathons
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NDZdsqbcGTU