This is a video essay told through the story of climbing Southeast Asia's highest volcano. I try to get at the heart of what compels people to go backpacking, trekking, or mountain climbing, but I think the same impulse probably applies to any difficult outdoor activity that challenges you physically and mentally and pushes your limits.

This was shot mostly on an iPhone 5 and 6, and a GoPro 3 and 4, with 2 or 3 shots from a cheap DSLR. Our cameras and videography skills were pretty basic at this time which made the edit tough, but I wanted to go back and make this video because it was an important trip to me. Made on Final Cut Pro X.

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