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curating a personal online adventure film festival, featuring places I'd rather be and things I'd rather be doing. find me at www.scottduncanhenderson.com

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Abella de la Conca – Hard to leave

"Abella de la Conca is having a new lease of life thanks to a not-for profit association (Abella Climb) established to develop a sustainable approach to outdoor activities like rock climbing, mountain biking, walking and permaculture based land management.

Behind Enzo Oddo’s ironic humour you’ll discover outstanding Verdonesque limestone, soaring rock arches, rare black vultures, one shoe ascents, breathtaking landscapes, hot saunas, cooling pools and the generous locals who share their beautiful village with us.

This special place, an all year destination, is one that’s very hard to leave…"

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Reading about The Seattle Bouldering Project led me to this nice little short film by Alex Sway. Enjoy!

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Alex Honnold at it again, this time climbing random buildings in San Francisco.

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Another great Scotland showcase by Rupert Shanks for Wilderness Scotland, this time the Outer Hebrides.

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Essentially an extended advert for Nikon, but as commercial content goes as I enjoyed the heck out of this. Gorgeously shot by the talented Corey Rich. Here's the blurb:

Dave Black, Robert Beck and George Karbus are three prolific photographers, all thriving in successful careers. But what drives them, day in and day out, to pick up their cameras and strive to create great pictures? This short film captures Dave Black, Robert Beck and George Karbus—all using the new Nikon D4s—as they work out in the field and do what they love, shooting everything from ski racing to speed skating, rugby to motocross, super-bikes to coastal waves. And through this stunning visual exploration, we tap into the minds of what it means to be truly DEDICATED.

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Lovely photography by Ricky Adam in this short about two friends riding their cyclocross bike from home to the coast of Wales – 53 miles of road, trail, river crossings and adventure.

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Really enjoyed this 16 minute mountain biking film about two friends taking on one of the biggest challenges the Alps has to offer in terms of endurance, skill and determination.

Going to watch out for more work from Filme von Draussen in the future.

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There is dirt in Tokyo, you just have to go look for it.

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Svalbard is an archipelago high within the Arctic Circle. The largest of its islands is called Spitsbergen, meaning “pointed mountains.” In 1920 a treaty known as the Svalbard Act was signed by several nations recognising Norwegian sovereignty over the islands, and declaring the whole region a demilitarized zone.

This is a short film about how Svalbard, over the course of recent history, became increasingly linked to developments in climate science, and climate change.

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Getting the shot: ice climbing in Norway with aurora borealis for company

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Short climbing film about discovering and establishing a new trad multi-pitch in Madagascar. Makes me wonder if there's anything better than an expedition that forges unexplored ground – horizontal or vertical.

Featuring climbers: Caroline Ciavaldini, James Pearson, Yuji Hyraiama, Sam Elias.

Director: Damiano Levati

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The Build Film Dir. Truen Pence

From Instrument, the same production company behind This Place, which I recently posted. I love motorcycles and since moving from Australia have yet to find a replacement for my Super Dream Honda CB250. I would love to get a little custom build, nothing fancy, and I think that's why I was so charmed by the Thor Drake segments. Thor owns See See Motorcycles and next time I'm in Portland, Oregon, I'll definitely be dropping by for a coffee.

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My dog is just six months old and not quite ready for the full outdoor life, but here's a good example of what I aspire to. When he's old enough and physically developed enough I hope he'll be a companion on all my adventures.

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Lovely short portrait of life on the Oregon coast. The filmmakers explore the questions: “What makes the Oregon coast unique?” and “Why do so many people consider it not just special, but sacred?”

If you like the film you can find out more the website for The Place, where you will also find interactive vignettes to find out more.

From the Vimeo description:

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The story of David Welsford, living the good life on the Lizzie Belle. David bought the 28-foot ketch in 2009, had her seaworthy by December 2012 and has been sailing and living on the 40-year old boat since. Totally inspirational and envy-inducing!

Directed by Kevin A Fraser.

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Adventure doesn't have to involve elaborate planning, just get on your bike and go.

Directed by Carl Zoch

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36 countries 600 days 5 motorcycles 125,946 miles driven 1 most epic selfie video

Alex Chacon is an ADV rider, journalist, photographer and blessed individually. Sure looks like he's having fun!