Sandy Ward and Adam Campbell backcountry skiing

    Lessons from the Land

    Mountain athlete Adam Campbell and Lil’wat Nation splitboard guide Sandy Ward let nature guide them.

    Guided By Nature

    In the third episode of Breaking Trails, mountain athlete Adam Campbell and Lil’wat Nation member and splitboard guide Sandy Ward embark on a ski-touring adventure through Pemberton backcountry in western Canada. Along the way, they reveal the personal obstacles they’ve had to overcome in their respective journeys, and gain a deeper understanding of what the land can teach us.

    Sandy Ward

    Sandy Ward is a true trailblazer, having recovered from her shattered Olympic dream to become a First Nations splitboard guide. She is committed to providing better access to the outdoors for her Lil’wat community.

    Adam Campbell

    World-class mountain athlete Adam Campbell’s life came to a halt when his wife died in an avalanche. The road back for him has been long and hard, but every day he spends in the outdoors is part of his healing process.

    Explore the Film Series

    Tamara Lunger and Jesse Dufton

    The Blind Ascent

    Tamara Lunger & Jesse Dufton

    Climbers Tamara Lunger and Jesse Dufton ascend Gausta Falls, Norway, building trust step by step.

    Yao Miao & Li Xinrui for GORE-TEX brand

    China's Hidden Paths

    Yao Miao & Li Xinrui

    Ultrarunner Yao Miao and conservation ranger Li Xinrui find harmony in a nature reserve in China.

    Gore-tex Newsletter