Adventure Movies for the Holidays!
Put your feet up and relax - grab your favourite snack and have some armchair adventurous fun with these suggestions…
Maiden (2019) In 1989 Tracy Edwards leads the first all-female crew in the Whitbread Round the World Race, a gruelling yachting competition that covers 33,000 miles and lasts nine months. (Netflix)
Pretty Strong (2020) From 5.13 big walls in Yosemite to 5.14 sport climbs in Mexico to V14 boulder problems in Colorado, Pretty Strong follows eight of the world’s strongest female climbers as they explore new climbing areas, send hard projects, and push the boundaries of the sport and themselves. Putting badass ladies front and centre, this film is about some of the best climbers in the world doing what they do best: crushing hard rock climbs. (Vimeo)
Kim Swims (2017) Accomplished open water swimmer's inspiring journey to become the first woman to swim 30 miles from the Farallon Islands to The Golden Gate Bridge through cold, harsh and shark-infested waters. At age 30, she nearly lost her leg and had to undergo years of intensive recovery, and today she attempts the impossible. (Amazon Prime)
Losing Sight of Shore (2017) This documentary chronicles the journey of four British women, nicknamed "The Coxless Crew", who row across the Pacific Ocean from California to Australia without the support of trailing boats. (Netflix/ Amazon Prime)
14 peaks- Nothing is Impossible (2021) Fearless Nepali mountaineer Nimsdai Purja embarks on a seemingly impossible quest to summit all 14 of the world's 8,000-meter peaks in seven months. (Netflix)
The Alpinist (2021) Marc-André Leclerc climbs alone, far from the limelight. On remote alpine faces, the free-spirited 23-year-old Canadian makes some of the boldest solo ascents in history. Yet, he draws scant attention. With no cameras, no rope, and no margin for error, Leclerc's approach is the essence of solo adventure. (Amazon Prime)
The Dawn Wall (2017) An emotional documentary charting the exploits of climbers Tommy Caldwell and Kevin Jorgeson, who spent weeks living on a sheer vertical cliff in Yosemite National Park before eventually summiting the titular landmark. (Netflix)
Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable (2019) After losing an arm to a shark attack at age 13, Bethany Hamilton refused to give up her dreams and became a surfing wunderkind. This documentary follows her as she continues to chase waves, and also tackle motherhood. (Netflix)
For a collection of Inspiring Short Films about Women in Adventure check out these on YouTube
Summer Wonder Free Flow Hers to Take
Just Keep Running Speak to Me Softy Motherload
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