In the summer of 2024, BD Athlete and film photographer Joe Grant (@alpineworks ) hiked 400 miles around the San Juan Mountains, starting and finishing at his home in Durango, Colorado.
He visited the highest peaks, the headwaters of multiple rivers, linking sections on the Continental Divide and Colorado Trail and navigating off the beaten path to some of the most remote areas in the range.
Joe’s essay “Carry The Water” in the latest issue of Mad Agriculture Journal captures a snapshot of his experience and will serve as a touchpoint for an evening of storytelling on roaming the hills of Southwest Colorado.
Read the essay now at the link in our bio, where you can also reserve a seat for an in person retelling of the epic tale by Joe Grant himself through his beautiful film photography.
SLC - 4/17
Seattle - 4/24
Denver - 5/9
A few years back, I was fortunate to have a few of my photos featured in @ephemere.tokyo Anarchyº1, a black and white photobook showcasing the work of a diverse group of photographers from across the globe.
This year, I was invited by @ephemere.tokyo founder, the brilliant Anne Murayama @anne.m_______ , to be a guest curator for Anarchyº2 alongside Cécil Baldewyns @cecilbphotography , Guido Gazzilli @guidogazzilli , and Susana Barberà @susanabarbera . This book, designed by Federico Zavatta @fedzav7 and edited by Anne, continues the exploration of eclectic monochromatic styles and genres featuring stunning images from 143 photographers.
My sincerest thanks to @ephemere.tokyo and @anne.m_______ for this opportunity and congratulations to all the featured photographers!
Anarchyº2 is available at https://www.ephemere.tokyo. Link in bio.
“It’s so important to protect the Grand Canyon,” explains Carletta Tilousi, a former Havasupai Tribal Council Member and member of the White House Environmental Justice Advisory Council. “And the people in it. The animals in it. The water in it, all need to be protected.”
‘Ancestral Footprints’ contributes to the rising tide of voices elevating the importance of safeguarding the Grand Canyon region against uranium extraction in its watershed. In this film, we are educated on the issues threatening the Grand Canyon by Indigenous Peoples with ancestral ties to the area who have been fighting to protect the Canyon for generations.
The General Mining Act of 1872 authorizes and governs prospecting and mining for economic minerals on federal public lands and has a direct impact on the Grand Canyon region. This antiquated law has complicated efforts to protect delicate, important landscapes from mining.
“These mines are now sitting on top of the largest aquifer in the southwest,” says Carletta.
Learn more about this important issue by watching Ancestral Footprints’ at the link in our bio, and by visiting @grandcanyontrust .
🎥: @cheynelempe
