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With a Sketchbook and Nordic backcountry skis painter Max Romey heads out into his Alaskan backyard to try and overcome the fear of a blank white page. But while trying to capture this snowy landscape on skis he learns to see the blank white spaces in a whole new way.

Megan Kimmel travelled to Afghanistan for two weeks to work with Ascend Athletics and a group of Afghan women training to climb the tallest mountain in the country. They were able to travel to the wilderness for a week and discovered connections and a landscape that they had in common. Thanks to all the women who shared their journey and everyone at Ascend. Visit https://www.ascendathletics.org for more information on how to support their ongoing mission. Key Credits: Filmed by Theresa Breuer, Megan Kimmel, and Max Romey. Edited and painted by Max Romey. Music: “Desert Trail” and “Bushcraft” by Terry Devine-King “Sun Beam” by Jordan Gagne “You are not funny” by Untitled Love Story “You’re There” by Searching for Skies

In 2018, Courtney Dauwalter battled for two days and 205 miles on the steep, dry Tahoe Rim Trail. Lack of sleep, race mishaps and a relentless competitor pursued her as she was pushing her limits, running towards the overall victory. You can learn a lot about yourself when a race goes well, but you can learn even more when it all goes sideways. Directed, edited and filmed by Max Romey