Originally from Texas, Lindsey Hamm began climbing in 2013 and has been guiding since 2014. An AMGA Certified Rock and Alpine Guide, she has established routes across Colorado, India, and Pakistan.

Elladj Baldé is a Canadian figure skater, advocate, and artist known for his performances on frozen lakes. After retiring from competition in 2018, he reinvented the sport through hip-hop-influenced choreography and remains a leading voice for diversity in figure skating.

Cat Aeppel is a Director, Producer, and Emmy Award-winning Cinematographer focused on character-driven storytelling exploring identity, resilience, and human connection. She has worked with Oakley, The North Face, Red Bull, Netflix, and Outside TV.

Susan Baur is a retired psychologist, author, and founder of Old Ladies Against Underwater Garbage, a group of women 66 to 86 who dive for trash in ponds on Cape Cod. Her book Swimming with Turtles is out this fall.

Heather Bayer is a Colorado-based filmmaker and photographer. When not in the mountains, she is at home spending time with his hairless cat.

Paige Benner is an editor and producer based in Portland, Oregon, working across documentary, editorial, and branded projects. She loves finding the pockets of laughter and vulnerability that make a story feel human.

Charlène Brochu is produces feature-length and short-form sports documentaries, commercials, and branded content. She thrives in remote, unpredictable environments, bringing strong skills in logistics, team management, and budgeting to adventure-driven stories from concept to final cut.

Berne Broudy is a journalist, filmmaker, and trail volunteer. Co-founder of Richmond Mountain Trails, she built the world's first fully adaptive mountain bike trail network, driven by a fierce commitment to social justice.

Travis Brown is a creative director, filmmaker, and former professional slackliner. He founded Hardy Fools to bring industry-level creativity to athletes pursuing passionate, self-directed careers in the outdoors, with over a decade of award-winning work.

Chris Cresci is an award-winning filmmaker based in the Pacific Northwest, working across documentary and commercial genres. His films have earned Vimeo Staff Picks and screened at festivals around the world. He obsesses over audio.

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Cameron Doherty is a Los Angeles-based commercial and documentary filmmaker originally from Carbondale, CO. Raised in the action-sport world, he now makes films that showcase the human spirit with compassion and fervor.

Eric Dunn is an arts and nonprofit leader with a track record directing one of North America's premier environmental film festivals. He is passionate about using film to inspire environmental action and connect communities.

Greg Durso is Chief Program Ambassador at the Kelly Brush Foundation. A T-4 paraplegic, he found purpose in adaptive sports after his injury and works to create lasting impact in the adaptive sports community.

Seth Gillis a director and cinematographer from Squamish, BC, creating human stories of community and adventure for clients including National Geographic, Arc'teryx, and REI. He also tends a veggie garden and plays beer-league curling.

Jason “Jazzy” Greene is a cinematographer and filmmaker focused on visually rich, character-driven documentary storytelling. His work blends authenticity with intentional design, exploring heart-driven adventure and human connection.

Lindsey Hagen is an Oscar-qualified director and Emmy Award-winning executive producer focused on cause-related storytelling. With a background in journalism and brand strategy, she creates compelling human-centered films and campaigns for brand and network partners.

Davis Hermes is co-producer of AdrenaZen and a talent appearing in both AdrenaZen and Shifting Lines. He is a World Champion Slackliner and lover of the outdoors.

Joel Hibbard owns and operates Canadian River Expeditions in the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. In 2021, he co-founded Dinjii Zhuh Adventures, Canada's first Indigenous-owned and operated river guiding company.

Jedidiah Jenkins is the New York Times bestselling author of To Shake the Sleeping Self, Like Streams to the Ocean, and Mother, Nature.

Dawn Kish received her first camera at 17 and loves to tell stories. Her film Old Man Lightning is an award-winning climbing comedy with a conservation twist. Her work has screened at Mountainfilm and Banff.

Brianna Madia has lived a life of relentless intention traveling the deserts of the American West. Her books Nowhere for Very Long and Never Leave the Dogs Behind were New York Times bestsellers. Homesick Nomad is out April 2026.

Chris Naum is a Director of Photography and Editor from Michigan.

Paddy O'Connell is a freelance writer, host, voiceover talent, and multimedia producer focused on cause-based storytelling involving cultural commentary, mental health, recovery, and equity. He is the producer and host of The Outside Podcast.

Timmy O’Neill is a professional rock climber dedicated to social impact through outdoor adventure. He is co-founder of Paradox Sports, a nationwide, adaptive-climbing nonprofit. He is a brand ambassador with Patagonia, Osprey and Clif Bar.

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Angela Percival is a is Senior Outdoor Photographer for Arc'teryx, leading expeditions in remote locations for over a decade. Relentlessly curious, she is drawn to rugged environments and the human quest to tap the joy found there. Fifty-Fifty is her directorial debut.

Ranga Perera is a professional chef, fly fisherman, and Stio Mountain Athlete. Born in Sri Lanka and raised in California, he shares his journey of resilience and culture through his platform Flavor on the Fly.

Sara Beam Robbins is a storyteller at the intersection of adventure and impact. As co-founder of Moonrise Creative, she amplifies underrepresented voices in sports and executive-produced the film Qualified on Peacock.

Lillani Robinson is a is a third-year Marine and Environmental Science researcher at Hampton University, a climber, and multidisciplinary creative exploring the connection between nature, movement, and story.

Raheim Robinson is an award-winning filmmaker and interdisciplinary wellness leader whose work lives at the intersection of storytelling, nature, and emotional healing.

Scott Robson is the Executive Director of the Crested Butte Film Festival.

Nadchielly Sain is a creative and wellness-focused entrepreneur whose work centers on movement, mindfulness, and human connection.

Sierra Schlag is a Japanese-American professional skier and storyteller based in Carbondale, CO. An athlete and producer on films including Advice for Girls and NISEI, she works to make the ski industry more equitable through storytelling.

Mike Schwartz is a director and photographer whose work explores the inner lives of artists, athletes, and makers.

Jacqui Scott is CEO of Kendal Mountain Festival, one of the world's leading adventure film celebrations. Based in England's Lake District, she champions inclusive outdoor culture through film, storytelling, and community connection.

Steve Scott is Director of Kendal Mountain Festival, with over 20 years shaping its programming and global growth. A former national team skier and creative director, he curates and presents films and live events worldwide.

Tahria Sheather is an Emmy-nominated documentary director and producer. Her credits include Mountain Queen: The Summits of Lhakpa Sherpa (Netflix), Wildcat (Amazon), and How to Change Your Mind (Netflix). She is a Sundance Institute fellow.

Cheyenne Smith is a documentary and commercial producer working at the intersection of storytelling, creativity, business, and strategy. She collaborates with agencies, directors, brands, and value-aligned teams to realize shared goals through thoughtful execution.

Jackson Smith is a director of photography and editor based in Colorado's Rocky Mountains, bringing a narrative-driven approach to commercial and documentary work across outdoor and lifestyle brands.

Jazlyn Smith came up in the ultra-competitive Rocky Mountain Collegiate Cycling Conference, riding for Colorado Mesa University. Since graduating, she's focused on freeriding, making the most of the incredible terrain around the Jackson, Wyoming area.

Sarah Steele is an Executive Producer dedicated to impact strategy and cause-driven storytelling, pioneering programs at the intersection of tech and social good. An award-winning filmmaker, she lives and climbs near South Lake Tahoe, California.

Katie Stjernholm has produced work for the Smithsonian, World Wildlife Fund, Arc'teryx, BBC, and the Olympics. Her feature Champions of the Golden Valley premiered at Tribeca and won 42 Jury Prizes and Audience Awards.

Ben 'Sturge' Sturgulewski grew up on a rugged and remote island in Alaska's Aleutian Chain. A director, cinematographer, and editor, he brings a unique cinematic perspective to documentary, action sports, and commercial filmmaking worldwide.

Laura Thielen formerly served as Program Director at San Francisco International and Executive Director at Aspen Film. She has served as a juror or panelist for Sundance, Seattle, and Palm Springs, and hosts Q&As and film conversations widely.

Andrea Wing is a documentary director with two decades of award-winning work. She also designs workshops to equip the next generation of female filmmakers with elite technical skills.

Bernard Yin is a musician and advocate for California's endemic trout populations, and an NRS and Patagonia ambassador. Featured in 5Point 2024's Don't Doubt the Trout, he performs this year with the band PAR AVION.

Biz Young is an Emmy Award-winning filmmaker cultivating long-form documentary storytelling at The North Face for six years, exploring environmental and social equity through intimate conversations and personal stories rooted in community organizing.

Shara Zaia is co-founder of Cruxing in Color, supporting marginalized climbers with gear, gym memberships, and community events. She now works full-time at Protect Our Winters, advocating for a healthy planet through outdoor industry experience.

Jared Zissu is the founder of Flylords, starting the company in his college dorm room in 2012. Over the past 4 years, he has traveled to some of the fishiest places on earth shooting photos for outdoor brands and for the Flylords Instagram feed.