Banking on Bailey | Filson x Merrell

Banks, Idaho is home to 17 hearty residents; including Ryan Bailey, a white-water kayaker, former wildland firefighter, and the unofficial Mayor of the town. Situated at the confluence of the North and South Fork of the Payette river, Banks means something if you’re a kayaker - the same way that the North Shore of Hawaii means something to surfers, or Yosemite means something to climbers. Growing up the river terrified Ryan, but it kept calling him. Twenty-one years after his first competition in Banks he continues to live his life unapologetically as he’s not concerned about “what’s next”, but rather “what’s right now”.
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Filson and Merrell, two pioneers in the outdoors, came together to create a product that embodied both brands - a rugged update to Merrell’s original outdoor sandal. Check the Filson x Merrell Convert out here: bit.ly/2G4l1FH

[@caplephoto]

Kayaks and cars...I'm sold. Incredible story, amazing cinematography. Great job!

[@NoTrail]

I concur.

[@LeviWritesBooks]

I love that last spoken line.

[@dakotaescher1]

Love the EVH paddle and helmet.

[@hoprockerproductions]

The intro song is Sleepy Silver Door by Dead Meadow

[@sigmawolfmedia1]

My home state.

[@wowuser2010]

Music is Great. What is it?

[@nick4855]

What is he driving?

[@529Productions]

Hey, we would love to screen this at the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival. [e-mail]

[@filson]

Hey Mike, thanks for reaching out! We will send over an email to discuss screening for the Ottawa Adventure Film Festival with you further.

[@TimberTramp]

Sad to see as Idaho is destroyed by population explosion…..save us! Go home! Move somewhere else!