Arc'teryx Presents: Sea to Sky Trail Series - Creating Space

JoJo Das has always been a mover. From growing up moving homes multiple times to eventually finding his passion for physical movement, being nimble has both shaped who he is today and driven his passion for building community. Come for a run with JoJo and see how the transformative power of community has changed the lives of those around him, and pushed him further and deeper than most on the trails of the Sea to Sky corridor.

Featuring: JoJo Das and Adam Campbell
Director: Joel Fuller
Filmed & Produced by: Joel Fuller, Michael Overbeck and Nathaniel Atakora 
Original Score: Taika
Colour: Mike Gamble
Animation: Kyle James
llustration: Kate Jones

Additional Footage: Liam Mullany, Julian Kenchenten, Will Biname, Morgan Andreychuk, Michael Overbeck, Scott Maguire, Nick Elson, Janelle Smiley.

Filmed within Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw territory, the homeland of the Sk̲wx̲wú7mesh People.

[BoardinorBored]

My wife & I met Jojo & Dosa at a river in Squamish - he was such a social, uplifting & interesting person to meet. We were happy he introduced himself & we chatted & walked awhile, he pointed out all the mountain peaks by name. He was part of our experience in Squamish with a simple conversation. Happy to see this. Cheers!

[bradgantt]

Really beautiful film and perspective from JoJo. Thank you for telling this story.

[alexdesbiens]

Saw JoJo crush it up the chief while I was there last August. Don't know that I would have recognized him if not for the huge amount of positive vibes he gave off when he got to the top. Dosa probably helped jog my memory, too.

Great video, and I appreciate the insights. My partner and a few of my best friends are persons of color and relate to your experiences of feeling like they have to perform to earn their spot in white spaces.

Alison Desir's Running While Black also emphasized this experience in her description of her studies. I hope that trail running and other outdoor spaces grow to be more inclusive as I cherish them and want the people most important to me to feel comfortable in them.

[cherbeareverywhere]

I really enjoyed this. Everything JoJo said def resonates with me. It's a different experience being "othered" or sticking out on trail. Love this "you don't have to justify your existence in this space". I did this for a while but now I just take up as much space as I can and bring awareness to ppl who don't realize what it's like to be in 'contrast' to the surrounding. 🤎

[AnglianAdventures]

Very eloquently stated and a beautiful video.

[almarahu]

Amazing scenery, where is that lake & woods located please? Great story

[hyqqx]

So cool and so sorry for the lack of views