The TRU Adventure Studies Department is excited about the debut of Beyond the Edge, a film created and produced by Bighorn Productions, a company run by 2024 graduates Taylor Ramljak and Rylie Denis. The film also features contributions from Brock Heshka, Carson Wright, and many other adventure studies students.
This compelling documentary series highlights the stories of three accomplished mountain professionals.
Jerry is an associate teaching professor in the Faculty of Adventure, Culinary Arts and Tourism and the program lead for the adventure studies ski tour program.
He is also a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides and the American Mountain Guides Association as a ski guide.
Madeline grew up in Nelson, B.C., before moving to Revelstoke, B.C., in 2009. She was part of the first team to complete the full ski traverse of the Selkirk Mountains.
She is a member of the Association of Canadian Mountain Guides (ACMG) as a ski, hiking, and rock-climbing guide and serves as an examiner for the ACMG Training and Assessment Program.
Will is a living legend who continues to push boundaries in the world of ice climbing. He has established some of the hardest mixed climbing routes in the world and has won several titles at the X Games.
He is an ACMG alpine guide and a Red Bull Canada ice climbing athlete. Residing in Jasper, A.B., Will operates his full-time guiding services right in his backyard.
Their experiences shed light on the complexities of injury and trauma in the mountains and on the river. Through their vulnerability, they reveal their personal stories beyond the psychological toll that incidents, injuries and loss can have on an athlete’s well-being. By sharing their journeys, these mountain professionals offer a profound look at the path to healing, resilience and the reclaiming of mental and emotional strength after trauma.
“We hope this story not only inspires those in the outdoor industry to talk more openly about incidents, mental health and support, but also encourages future adventure studies students to pursue personal dream projects. You never know what doors will open along the way,” said Rylie.
You can watch the trailer for Beyond the Edge here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vvLt8C3qSCw&t=4s
Upcoming premieres include Friday, Feb 7 in Nelson and Friday, Feb 21 in Golden.
Tickets can be purchased through Eventbrite. All proceeds will support Mountain Muskox, an organization dedicated to offering circles of support for individuals impacted by loss or trauma in the mountains.
