What happens when you put your foot on the first hold and press upward or when your shovel pierces the earth as you lay down a new trail? With each step your body seeks to find flow and ultimately your mind finds peace. This program is about starting new journeys and leading the charge.
This program contains mature themes and subject matter
Attending in Person
Fortress Ghosts: Bryan Smith, Producer; Cameron Sylvester, Director
Weaving the Path: Cristóbal Ruiz, Director; Olli Dickerson, Producer
Program subject to change
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