Watch These Movies to Become a More Conscious Athlete

Spirit of the Peaks

If you’re looking for a way to add purpose to your outdoor endeavors, connect with the natural world on a deeper level or honor Native American heritage, Spirit of the Peaks is the movie for you. The movie follows Lakota skier and activist Connor Ryan and the founder of Natives Outdoors, Dr. Len Necefer (Cody Townsend also makes a cameo) to explore a skier’s relationship to the land from an indigenous point of view.

Purple Mountains

In Purple Mountains, legendary snowboarder and founder of Protect Our Winters, Jeremy Jones sets out to remind us that climate action isn’t a Democrat or Republican issue, but a human issue. This is a must-watch for any athlete wanting to do more to protect the outdoor spaces we love.