Out There | Hiking the Great Divide Trail

"OUT THERE" is an extraordinary adventure along Canada's Great Divide Trail, a 1200km long wilderness route through the heart of the Canadian Rockies. This outdoor film showcases the beauty and challenges of one of the world's most pristine and remote trails.

The film follows a young couple, Kodak & Cinnamon, as they embark on an epic journey through the rugged Canadian Rockies. Along the way, they face unpredictable weather conditions, treacherous river crossings, and wildlife — from grizzly bears to wolves and pikas. The documentary also explores the origins of the Great Divide Trail and details the challenges of building and maintaining a long, mountainous route.

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[ryanbrockhoff]

I'm a pro videographer, went to school for visual anthropology, and a mountain guide. If you didn't know this already, you have a career in filmmaking or doc making. This is an outstanding production on your part, especially given that you were doing one of the most challenging thru hikes. The authenticity, storytelling, cinematography are professional. And any company/project would be lucky to have you. I'm sure you're just planning out your next amazing trail, but if you ever felt like working professionally in this industry--you'd be welcome with open arms! Congrats on an amazing life experience and a beautiful film to be proud of. Thank you for sharing this with the world! So cool to see the Durstons on here too!

[Manchu]

"Blister Juice across the tent", that is the one got me to laugh. I'm loven it.

[deaniew]

This is the most beautiful hiking movie / video I have ever seen. I had no idea the GDT was so insane - in its beauty and its challenges and the wilderness of it, no roads etc. I knew that T and Dan had yo-yo’d it but didn’t get the scope or understand it (nice surprise to see them by the way, they have built a global community and I use their tents and they’re just so darn nice!)
You’re both a joy to watch, cinnamon is a treasure. Really blown away by the production values. What more can I say. Except: 🤩 😍 🏆 🙏

[parveenboora]

I am blown away! This is one of the greatest hiking films I've ever seen - not just on Youtube...I mean anywhere. It's one of the few films that make wish I could somehow forget it so that I can have that feeling again of watching for the first time. Bravo, Kodak and Cinnamon. This was pure inspiration.

[itywhat]

This was one of the most awesome hiking films I have watched. I really miss the days when I was younger and spending days hiking the Rockies. This film brings back those memories. My wife and I still live and hike in the Colorado Rockies. We don't do the long hikes anymore. After 65 years of hiking, I am still in awe of the beauty of nature. I am 74 and my wife is 70 and we still plan on hiking for many, many more years. As for you two, never stop...

[lhh]

What a lovely couple. What an adventure. What an incredible story telling!!!

[exposedpaths]

I watch a lot of self-filmed and -edited hike videos. I honestly thought that this was not one, but a professional production instead, with a film crew... wonderfully done! Thank you for a beautiful presentation of GDT!

[AbbyDumais-es]

WOW!! What a great documentary. I enjoyed seeing the beautiful Canadian wilderness showcased in this way. Most people will never get to experience the rockies in such an intimate way and I'm so thankful that you've all taken the time to hike this trail and share it with everyone.

[billywe]

As a trail worker for 15+ years... this was an absolutely wonderful documentary to watch, and very well-crafted. The calm demeanor between you two is admirable to see as well. It genuinely feels good to see and hear people value trail work. Building and maintaining trails was one of the best jobs I've had. Well, it really was THE best. Excellent job on making this film. Thank you.

[robertochavez]

I laughed. I cried. I felt like I was with you two. Inspiring. I can only imagine the hardships that went unseen.. Thanks for sharing your journey Kodak and Cinnamon. May your story here inspire many.

[alexroast]

Y'all's positivity is inspiring. So many thru-hikers get caught up in the hardship and forget to appreciate the beauty that surrounds them.

[patricialavelle]

I just watched this movie; Amazing cinematography. You and Cinnamon are a truly delightful couple. Well done.

[koklervedallar]

I just realized my long time favorite nature wallpapers are actually all from GDT! and now I replaced some of them with screenshots from your wonderful movie. :)) Thank you for such an inspirational, motivational production.. you make us go on the journey together with you, the story telling is so sincere it almost feels like we're watching our friends trailing.. now I'm looking forward for a chance in life to be present at least one of those amazing spots in the documentary. You make us remember how such a precious planet we're living on to discover.. Thank you Kodak and merci Cinnamon; your humble endurance means a lot.

[anwyn]

This documentary hit me right in the feels. The majestic landscapes and the the brutal hiking sections are a engaging backdrop. It is the classic story, the journey of the heroes, but with the focus on the feelings of all the people in the film, their connections to, and their experiences on the trail. I loved it.

[Waterboyofsuperman]

This was truly an amazing film; very very well done. Really impressed by the cinematography, narrative storytelling, and your authentic positivity while acknowledging the struggle. The cinematography alone of shot after shot of jaw dropping beauty, of perfect framing, of the variety in landscapes and flora encountered is effectively unmatched. Truly a remarkable accomplishment.

Also glad and grateful to see so much positivity in the comments. Well deserved!

[barneybrown]

Absolutely wonderful!! Congrats to everyone involved! Kodak & Cinnamon are very fortunate to have found each other....they have quite a story! Treasure all that you share! Peace and continued

[The_Travelling_Tradesman]

This was great! I’ve watched it twice now.

[shenandoah]

I thoroughly enjoyed this documentary. Due to a serious knee injury I will likely never do big hikes again, so it is nice to live vicariously through videos like this. I’ve never done a through hike, just day hikes. I am grateful that I can still do some nature walks on flatter trails and that I can still manage some smaller hills.

[karl-johanbratt]

This was truly amazing, like a pro production but with authenticity and real people, great work! I really hope more people find this video.

[paularuotsalainen]

Ilse and Ryan, thank you very much for sharing your amazing adventure with this splendid documentary. I loved every second of it! Wishing all the best to both of you 😍😍