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202565 minPGdocumentary

Adaptive Sports

Walking on Ice

202565 minPGdocumentary

Eight individuals face grueling physical challenges for a chance to join an expedition team crossing the frozen lakes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.

Adaptive Sports

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Eight individuals face grueling physical challenges for a chance to join an expedition team crossing the frozen lakes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters.

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Dru Solbergdirector

Dru Solbergcast

Megan Wrightcast

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Eight individuals face intense physical challenges to earn a place on an expedition team. They prepare for a trek across the frozen lakes of Minnesota’s Boundary Waters. Expert outdoor guides lead the group, accompanied by a team of sled dogs. The documentary follows their training and determination as they push their limits. Each participant seeks not just a spot on the team, but a deeper sense of purpose and hope amid adversity. The film runs for 65 minutes and was released in 2025.

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