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202212 minPGdoc-short

Adaptive Sports

The Trails Before Us

202212 minPGdoc-short

17-year-old Nigel James and his friends work to revitalize old sheep and livestock trails to host the first Enduro bike race in the Navajo Nation.

Adaptive Sports

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17-year-old Nigel James and his friends work to revitalize old sheep and livestock trails to host the first Enduro bike race in the Navajo Nation.

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Fritz Bitsoiedirector

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Nigel James, a 17-year-old from the Navajo Nation, revitalizes sheep and livestock trails on his grandparents’ land. He and his friends prepare to host the first Enduro bike race in the area. The 12-minute documentary captures their efforts to connect with tradition while introducing a new sporting event. The race aims to bring the community together and celebrate local heritage.

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