Name: First Chair
Duration: 22 min
Description: On Dispatches, we will catch up with Jonathan Siegrist, a Nevada climber. Then we’re off to the Grand Tetons and Chamonix, France, to find out what to pack when taking on the most challenging slopes o

On Dispatches, we will catch up with Jonathan Siegrist, a Nevada climber. Then we’re off to the Grand Tetons and Chamonix, France, to find out what to pack when taking on the most challenging slopes of your life. Next, we’ll learn about First Chair, an organization connecting needy kids with fun winter sports opportunities. Finally, we’re going to meet Malawi’s first paraglider.

Ep 7 | First Chair

Warren Miller is going big for 75 years! Stacked with unbelievable action and unexpected stories, Warren Miller’s 75 will bring fans to powder stashes and chutes around the world, from Canada, Colorado, California, and Utah to Finland, Japan, Austria, and New Jersey. Catch a diverse lineup of snowsports legends, Olympic hopefuls, world champions, X Games stars, and emerging talents, including snowboarders Shaun White, Jeremy Jones, Danny Davis, and Toby Miller, plus skiers Max Hitzig, Lexi duPont, Caite Zeliff, Mark Abma, and Aaron Blunck. With original segments and unique collaborations, this year’s film sets the tone for the next 75 years of ski and snowboard filmmaking. Get ready for the celebration that is 75.

Warren Miller's 75 (2024) | Trailer

With a line-up of riders including Travis Rice, Kazu Kokubo, Gigi Rüf, and Scott Stevens, Union Binding's new film is set to blow minds with a full-length 4K snowboarding shred fest.

Red Bull's Stronger

In 2022, as several states across the country passed anti-LGBTQ+ legislation, trans trail runner Perry Cohen refused to sit idly by. By forming a trail-running team of trans men to compete in states passing hateful legislation, Perry and his team express the freedom to be themselves on and off the trail.

Miles to Go

The Paradise Paradox is a long overdue look at the mental health crisis sweeping our mountain towns. The film is told through the experiences of not only the local heroes who are confronting these challenges but also renowned figures like Olympic gold medalist Mikaela Shiffrin. 

The Paradise Paradox

Apayauq is a documentary following the story of a young Alaskan woman named Apayauq Reitan, who in 2022 became the first openly transgender musher to compete in the Iditarod, a grueling dog sled race that covers more than 1,000 miles through the Alaskan wilderness.

The film explores Apayauq’s journey as a transgender person in a state where discrimination and prejudice against LGBTQ+ individuals are still prevalent. It also showcases the strength, perseverance, and dedication it takes to compete in the Iditarod, a challenging race that tests both the musher and the dogs.

Throughout the film, viewers get a glimpse into Anna's life as a musher, the bond she shares with her sled dogs, and the obstacles she faces on and off the trail while highlighting the supportive community that rallies behind her and the impact of her story on others. Apayauq is a powerful film that sheds light on the struggles and triumphs of the LGBTQ+ community in Alaska and celebrates the courage of individuals who defy societal norms to pursue their dreams.

Apayauq

The 18th annual FLY FISHING FILM TOUR (F3T) is back on the road in January 2024 with a top-notch selection of short films that are sure to get you fired up for the season ahead! This year there will be films that take you into the science of the Costa Marlin Project, to the deep depths of the jungle for the massive Peacock Bass, and will have a Steelhead story with characters as rare as the fish itself plus, many, many more.

Fly Fishing Film Tour 2024 | Trailer

Jason Hardrath and partner Nathan Longhurst embarked on a journey to Mexico's tallest volcano, Pico De Orizaba. Both athletes are accomplished endurance runners and mountaineers with many Fastest Known Time (FKT) accomplishments. The goal is to establish the first international Infinity Loop, which happens to be on one of the Volcanic Seven Summits. It will entail moral dilemmas, character development, the importance of being a good partner in the mountains, and 40+ miles with 20,000 feet of elevation gain, including two summits of Pico De Orizaba at 18,491 feet above sea level.

Journey to Infinity: Pico de Orizaba

Free diving legend Kimi Werner explores the rich history and culture of the Haenyeo on the Island of Jeju, South Korea. Kimi, eight months pregnant, seeks a deeper understanding of what it means to be both a professional free diver and mother.

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