Behind the Lens: Filming Endurance Races with Cody and Ethan of Cloudsplitter Creative

In the latest episode of the White Mountain Endurance Podcast, host Patrick Caron engages with filmmakers Cody Updike and Ethan Schalekamp, who share their journeys into the world of trail running and also their shared passion for filmmaking.
They discuss their creative processes with filmmaking, the challenges of capturing the essence of endurance races, and the importance of community in the trail running scene.
The conversation highlights the evolution of their work, including their experience at the Jigger Johnson Ultras, and their thoughts on professionalization in the sport.
Cody and Ethan discuss the unique aspects of filmmaking in trail running, emphasizing the accessibility of the sport. They share experiences of connecting with participants during events, the dynamics of the White Mountain Endurance Cup, the launch of their new venture, Cloudsplitter Creative, and what they are looking forward to personally and professionally in the season ahead.

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