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The Porter – The Film, NEW : Fantastic Podcasts!, Wild Racers Ecuador, La Grande Odyssée 2021, Women’s ways & Vendée Globe.

The Porter – The Film
A young privileged American attempts to make history at Everest by becoming one of the first ever foreign-born Porters to aid a Mt. Everest expedition. But in doing so, experiences a world far above his head. This is an inside look at the darker side of Everest. At the strength, pride and pain of those who support it. And at just how hard it is for a naive foreigner to attempt the same. This is the Porter.

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Wild Racers – Episode 8 – Ecuador
The teams face an ever changing ecosystem as they head down from the dizzying heights into the more tropical landscape that this regions is renowned for. The finish is in sight though all that seems to be on the minds of the leaders is pushing ahead to keep the gaps on the chasers. It is a true exploration in the mind, body and soul of each team. 6 km of trek, 140 km of mountain biking and 17 km of Kayaking are awaiting the teams for an extremely challenging stage. Next Stop on the adventure highway is Queenstown, New Zealand …

La Grande Odyssée 2021
La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc is since it’s first edition in January 2005, the annual event of the dog sled race in Europe. It is the most demanding stage race in a unique alpine setting in the world. Each year it brings together more than 60 mushers and their 600 dogs, from all over Europe, in the stunning landscapes of Savoie Mont Blanc. It is more than 50 000 spectators who live every year a unique experience, in 20 stations decorated for the occasion, by attending La Grande Odyssee Savoie Mont Blanc.

Women’s Ways – Voies féminines
‘Women’s Ways’ is a documentary that explores the world of the mountain through the strength of women. There are three main subjects: Marion Poitevin, Liv Sansoz and Martina Cufar-Potard. Through interviews we discover what they share and also what separates them in their paths through life, but above all we discover the strength of woman in all its potential. Alpinist Prize – FIFMA 2017. Film Prize – Marocco Adventure Film Festival 2017. Official Selections 2017: Bilbao Mendi Film Festival, Bansko Mountain Film Fest, BOFF, Torello Mountain Film Festival & Kendal Mountain Festival.

Vendée Globe 2020-2021 amazing daily stories 27 Jan – 3 Feb
12 sailors have arrived in a crazy finish. Charles Dalin crossing the line first, Yannick Bestaven final winner, Jean Le Cam “King Jean”, Clarisse Crémer first women.

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The Road Ahead, Wild Racers Ecuador, Moana Waiwai, the never melting story and the last days of Vendée Globe.

The Road Ahead
Fredrik Erixon, a passionate adventurer crosses Sweden on roller skis from the north in Karesuando in Lappland, to Smygehuk in Skane in the south – a solo journey of about 2000 km over thirty days – representing one Vasaloppet a day (most famous cross country ski race). He rolls across the Arctic Polar Circle, meets interesting people and examines his own motivation in challenging himself and pushing his comfort zone.

Wild Racers – Episode 6 – Ecuador
The first 24hours of any Adventure Challenge on the World Stage is the most brutal, lead teams work hard to open a lead that they feel will be hard to close down over the coming days. As they say when its go time … suffer. After hours of suffering on the Mountain Bikes, teams face a brutal trek through the fabled Iliniza Mountains reaching an altitude od 5000 m where oxygen levels are under half of those at sea level. We see some of the lead teams struggling under the strain. After finally emerging from the mist of the mountains, the technical rope and canyon section makes the athletes wet and even colder as they push towards the end of this brutal day.

Moana Waiwai – The Film
Moana Waiwai or The Great Ocean in Maori, is about the FreeSwim journey of wahine (woman) Ally Davey as she swims 70km of open ocean around the stunning Coromandel coastline over three days to raise awareness for the protection of New Zealand’s oceans. It does more than encapsulate stunning vistas and highlight the extraordinary New Zealand environment. It inspires people to be aware of the natural beauty that surrounds them.

The Never Melting Story – The Film
They had never met before, but they shared the exact same dream. So the two young Frenchmen Guillaume and Manu left together for an island far from home, covered in snow, ice and white isolation: Baffin Island in Canada’s Arctic. This film is a quest of absolute freedom, and wants to encourage other people to dream big and not to be afraid of pursuing those dreams. About the expedition: Guillaume Bertocchi and Manu d’Adhemar went in April 2015 in Baffin Island, for a ski crossing expedition in full autonomy. Starting from Qikiqtarjuaq, they reached Pangnirtung after 24 days, going along Coronation glacier, and going through the Penny Ice Cap. On their way they met the famous Mount Asgard, Mount Thor, and many granite giants.

Vendée Globe 2020-2021 amazing daily stories 14 – 20 Jan
One of the closest races in Vendee Globe history is coming to an end. The top five (Charlie, Boris,Thomas,Louis, Damien) are in the final sprint with the finish expected around the 27th of January. Sébastien Destremau on Merci had to abandon because of major technical problems. Clarisse Cremer is the first of the women and is in 12th place. It is amazing to be able to experience the race on board every day!

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Appenninica MTB Race 2020, Wild Racers Ecuador, Kite Masters 2020 Ep.6 and Yügen – The Film

Appenninica Mountain Bike Race 2020
The spectacular Appenninica MTB Stage Race covers 460 kilometers in seven stages, with steep climbs and technical descents, for an elevation gain of about 16 thousand meters along the spine of Italy in the Apennine ridges between Emilia Romagna and Tuscany. The men/women race includes solo riders and teams of 2 riders. The route follows the MTB trail of the Alta Via dei Parchi, across Tuscany, and the provinces of Bologna, Modena, Reggio Emilia and Parma.

Wild Racers – Ecuador – Episode 5
Ecuador comprises episodes 4 to 8 of 24 episode Wild Racers series, that takes viewers on a journey into the ultimate feat of endurance within the Adventure Racing World Series. Episode one lands us on the shores of Quito, Ecuador. This majestic South American City is better known as the gateway to the Galapagos Islands. For this adventure our teams head inland to the high country where altitude and conditions are near life threatening. Teams are required to get acclimatised due to the extremes of altitude that they will experience in the coming days. As a challenge we set a course through the city, landmarks and outskirts of Quito. This is an enthralling prelude to the race ahead.

Kite Masters 2020 – Episode 6
As we come to the end of the 2020 series, we look back to the extreme world of kiteboarding and the evolution of the sport in preparation for Paris 2024.  We cover all the action at the 2020 KiteFoil European Championships in Playa de las Burras, Maspalomas, Gran Canaria and travel to the USA to meet Daniela Moroz, four-time Hydrofoil Kiteboarding World Champion, one of the most popular and youngest riders in the world.

Yügen – The Film
Yūgen is a 3-year borderless mountain-based documentary film that explores the connection that mountaineers, and environmentalists share with the natural world.  Snowboard mountaineer Rafael Pease and crew travel to the corners of the world, taking video gear into never seen locations to capture the true essence of being one with the mountain. Experience the most unique untold stories of the environmental conscious deep in the soul of the mountains.

Vendée Globe 2020-2021 amazing daily stories 7 – 13 Jan
The fleet rounds Cape Horn and heads for the final stretch home across the Atlantic Ocean. Isabelle Joschke on MACSF had a keel problem and had to abandon. The five boats leading the race are very close to each other….anything can happen….a very tight race. See all the daily action.

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Trans Atlas Marathon, Inside my Borders part 3, XTERRA Adventures 2020 Top Plays and Sam Anthamatten

Trans Atlas Marathon (TAM)
The Trans Atlas Marathon is a 250km stage race across the mythical Atlas Mountains of Morocco. The TAM ultramarathon is organised by legendary Moroccan runner, Mohamad Ahansal. Over six days, all racers climb over 14000 meters. The race requires food semi-self-sufficiency. Each competitor must carry his/her daily equipment, food and water. TAM is an endurance adventure across desert mountains, wild national parks and landscapes of incomparable beauty.

Inside My Borders – Part 3
Michele, our backpacker friend, continues his trip inside his Italian borders during the Covid crisis. He takes us on a wonderful biking tour from the Ionic Coast of Basilicata to the center of the region to discover the fantastic Calanchi. These famous geological formations make you feel you are on another planet. We also visit the village of Craco which was abandonned in the 60’s after a landslide and the beautiful area of Dolomiti of Lucania.

Xterra Adventures 2020 Episode 5 – Top Plays
XTERRA’s gnarliest crashes, most distinctive courses, closest finishes, and best rivalries are on display in an action-packed flashback to the sports’ all-time “Top Plays.” It has often been said in XTERRA the race isn’t so much you vs. other racers, but you vs. Mother Nature, and in this show we witness one example after another of how sometimes – nature wins. XTERRA, of course, is about more than just wicked crashes and epic rivalries. It’s also known for its unique, and uniquely challenging, race features. Discover it all on episode five of XTERRA Adventures.

The First Second – Sam Anthamatten
A specialist in high mountains, Sam is a committed top freerider and Zermatt guide. He mixes his passion for skiing down impossible drops with being a guide concerned about mountain safety. As he chooses each line down the mountain, he endures an internal struggle between security and risk-taking …..

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Vendée Globe 2020-2021 amazing daily stories 3-8 Dec
Every day we upload a 2 minute daily diary from the boats as they circumnavigate the world totally unassisted, solo and non stop. This week, Kevin who was rescued by Jean le Cam is taken off the boat by the French navy. Clarisse continues her journey – always in good spirits. The Italian Pedote is cooking pasta and the husband and wife racers – Sam Davies and Romain – each share their daily stories as Sam shows us her boat’s damage as she heads to Cape town and out of the race ………
(Photo (c) Clarisse Cremer / Banque Populaire X)

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UTWT 2020 Ep.4, Inside my Borders Part 2, Dave Goes West – The Film and Super League Triathlon Malta Men Final

UTWT 2020  Episode 4 – Ultra Trail Harricana & Javelina Jundred
Fourth episode of our series dedicated to the 2020 season of the Ultra Trail World tour.  The first race is the scenic Ultra Trail Harricana (122 km – 4220m D +) in the Charlevoix reserve 100 km northeast of Quebec, Canada. We then run the Javelina Jundred (160 km – 2400m D +) in the Sonoran Desert of Arizona – USA. To round everything off, we have a summary of the extraordinary UTWT 2020 season.

Inside My Borders – Part 2
Michele, our backpacker friend, continues his trip inside his Italian borders during the Covid crisis. After the Abruzzi region, he takes us on a wonderful biking tour of the Basilicata region and of the Pollino National Park. He is always joyful as he pedals up some difficult climbs to discover unknown places amid incredible landscapes. He tops it off with an amazing Golden Eagle show.

Dave Goes West
Dave Goes West is an experimental adventure / comedy documentary about a man from Derbyshire running 10 marathons in 10 days despite his own physical limitations and lack of proper training. The story of this film began one day in the pub. The film’s Director, Joe O’Connor, asked his old friend Dave if he thought he could run 10 marathons in 10 days. Dave thought about for about three seconds before replying ‘Let’s do this!’

Super League Triathlon – Malta 2019 – Men Final
Super League Triathlon is the champions league of Triathlon with only the best athletes participating. The second stage of the 2019-2020 season takes place in Malta. For the final of the stage in Malta, athletes will have to face a very demanding format : the Equalizer, made up of two stages separated by a 10 minute break. Stage 1 is an individual 4 km time trial on bike, for Stage 2, athletes will have to swim 300 m, bike 4km and run 1.6 km … Twice !

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Inside my borders bike adventure, Kite Masters 2020 Ep4, Super League Triathlon Malta Women Final and Michi Wohlleben

Inside my Borders – Part 1
Michele, our backpacker friend, is forced to travel inside his Italian borders during the Covid crisis. In this episode, he takes us on a wonderful walking and biking tour of the Gran Sasso National Park, kown as “the small Tibet”. He is always smiling as he shows us some of the most difficult terrain in the Abruzzi region to discover its secrets amid incredible landscapes.

Kite Masters 2020 – Episode 4
Kite Masters is finally back in action! After months of waiting due to the Covid-19 pandemic, athletes and sports enthusiasts had the chance to return to some high-end performances and demanding racing in the 2020 Formula Kite Mixed Team Relay European Championships that took place in Ebensee – Lake Traunsee, Austria.

The First Second – Michi Wohlleben
«The higher you raise the bar the further you fall down!”. Michi language is made of very strong, singular sentences, as sharpened as his climbing style. His sentences try to define himself, without worrying about himself, by thwarting clichés… but do not succeed in really finding himself. On the other hand his words create beautiful images that show Michi’s inspiration, fluidity, and pleasure in action. Through the discovery of his goals and his gamble with the risk, Michi mixes both quest and primal pleasure.

Super League Triathlon – Malta 2019 – Women Final
Super League Triathalon is the champions league of Triathlon with only the best athletes participating. The second stage of the 2019-2020 season takes place in Malta. For the final of the stage in Malta, athletes will have to face a very demanding format : the Equalizer, made up of two stages separated by a 10 minute break. Stage 1 is an individual 4 km time trial on bike, for Stage 2, athletes will have to swim 300 m, bike 4km and run 1.6 km … Twice !

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