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Ace Kvale turned 60 last fall, and to celebrate, he planned a 60-day, off-trail backpacking trip around Utah's Canyon Country, leaving from his front door. He had a dozen friends join him for different sections of the trip, and one friend who joined him for the whole thing: his blue heeler, 10-year-old Genghis Khan. They covered more than 400 miles on their journey, and Ace wore one pair of shoes for the entire trip: Vasque Inhalers. Filmmakers Forest Woodward and Brendan Leonard captured the trip, and Genghis and Ace's special relationship, in the short film "Ace and the Desert Dog." Video for Vasque Footwear.
046 | Malcolm Douglas - Across The Top.
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This is a beautiful documentary for the children of Australia by Malcolm Douglas, an Australian wildlife documentary filmmaker, and crocodile hunter. Douglas started in the 1960s as a professional crocodile hunter and farmer but later dedicated himself to their preservation. Across the top was filmed in 1964, back then Malcolm was 23 and started this six-month trip around Australia with his mates. Amazing rare footages of the land of down under.
044 | Wildlife photographer of the year.
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One again a beautiful collection of wildlife photos. Always amazed how photographers manage to capture the moment somewhere on this beautiful planet. Click here to see more wildlife photos.
042 | Fairly normal.
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A couple of years ago Dane Reynolds tucked his left knee while doing an air in Mexico. We’d never seen a surfer do it like that. And I remember Curren Caples — who was probably 15 at the time — was one of the first people to say that it was one of the first airs in a long time that a skater would appreciate. Since then, surfing and skating have begun to intertwine here and there, with at least a layer of appreciation exposed. Curren is one of this generation most stylish hybrids to emerge from this old romance. More professionally known as a skateboarder, Curren has a distinctly poetic and tweaked style in transition and has developed his street skating in recent years as seen in his Flip 3 part. He surfs extremely well and it’s fascinating to watch the different approaches he brings to each. An ode to Nathan Fletcher’s ability in surfing and skating, using them to influence the other. Whatyouth.
041 | Drive across Australia.
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Creed McTaggart’s a student of Australian surf culture, and, as any keen student knows, if you really want an authentic experience, then you’ve got to hit the road. After finally getting his licence, Creed picked a Toyota Land Cruiser from the classifieds of the local newspaper, scooped up brother in arms Beau Foster, filmmaker Toby Cregan and photographer Duncan Macfarlane, and hit the red dust east in search of surf and the Australian dream. The loose plan was to drive from Creed’s family home in Margaret River, to his adopted habitat in Byron Bay. Whether the boys realised quite how far this was (5,000km in a straight line) is at this stage unknown. Adventure.
040 | My old man.
Shane Dorian has faced some of the most dangerous waves in the world, is an avid hunter and considers himself most in his element when outdoors. And for his son, Jackson, Dorian is passing on the same appreciation for the wild that comes with an endless spirit of outdoor exploration. See the entire My Old Man series here.
039 | Deus 9ft and single.
So you missed the four-day party bender that was the Deus 9ft & Single presented by SWELL. From bodysurfing contests, to shaping forums, to single-fin shootouts and everything in between, it was a fine way to spend an extended weekend. Whether the waves come to the table at these kind of events can mean the difference between an exciting performance or a drinking marathon, and in this case it was a mixture of the two. Photos by Ben Osborne and Rick Snowden for Deus.
038 | Destroying nature is destroying life.
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Beautiful artwork by Robin Wood.
037 | Ryan Craig - photographer.
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See more of Rayan Craig's work on his Instagram.
036 | Light Therapy - Jimmy on the run.
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A 7-minute portrait of natural born fashion and street photographer 'Jimmy on the Run'. Coming from rural China, he now roams the streets of Amsterdam always chasing the next best picture. This short film shows Jimmy’s passion for the lens, his dynamic lifestyle and his struggle with family expectations. Video by Wytse Koetse.
035 | The sound of change experience.
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This is a Rhythm surf documentary brought together by likeminded folk to blend surf, art, music, travel & craftsmanship through various chapters, into one total experience. The film takes you on a journey around the world from Australia’s East Coast to Indonesia, Northern Africa and the famous point breaks off central California.
033 | Analog Asia.
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Another creative perspective by Zac Turgeon who knows his angles.
032 | Dark Paradise.
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Had to share this moment on earth, can't stop looking at it. Not by me, a photo by lord of the shore break Clark Little.
031 | Banjo strings.
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A film by Jack Coleman. Featuring Rob Machado & Ryan Burch. Rob Machado surfboards the magenta deck - 5'3 x 19 x 2 1/4 and a brownish looking squid - 5'5 x 18 3/4 x 2 1/4 Shaped by Rob himself. "Almond joy". Rob's favorite candy bar. Sometimes you feel like a nut...Sometimes you don't...
030 | View from a blue moon - teaser.
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A Film By John Florence & Blake Vincent Kueny in Association With Brain Farm. "View From A Blue Moon", the first surf film shot in 4K, View From A Blue Moon follows the world's most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while the young Hawaiian is pulled in increasingly different directions, there is no form of pressure that will keep him from his ultimate goal - to redefine what is possible in the ocean.
029 | Chef de naturaleza.
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Chef Francis Mallmann, a true inspiration on food and passion. In the Netflix episode of ‘Cheff Table’ Franc makes me long for the old day, a romantic cook up in the open.
028 | The sun also rises.
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Wherever you are in the world, on whatever day at some point the sun also rises. Narrated by Burgs a spiritual teacher, connecting concentration and mindfulness. I’ve spent time in meditation with Rin Poche (one of Burgs principle teachers) and through daily conscious living I’m trying to connect with what Burgs talks about here. I find myself so busy yet with so many wonderful things surrounding me I often forget to sit still and watch the birds, so this mediation is a reminder for all to sit and appreciate our incredible world. Matt Smith.
