“There’s something about putting up your tent outside, sleeping under the stars and seeing bright stars, maybe for the first time ever in your life.

As a lover of the outdoors, she talks about how she finds her center there, outside the distractions and information overload of today's world, and how she hopes others can overcome their fears to enjoy what nature has to offer, too. The 30-minute film, produced by Minneapolis' Credo Nonfiction and directed by Jesse Roesler, shares the story of Ford as she became the first woman, first person of color and just the second person ever documented to complete a winter thru-hike of the 1,200-mile Ice Age Trail.įord completed her trek as the COVID-19 pandemic and protests following the murder of George Floyd spread across the country, touch points the film highlights as reasons her positive, inspiring story perhaps struck a chord with so many people. 7 and is available to stream online now through then. Now her fans can get an inside look at that inspiring journey through 'Breaking Trail,' a documentary that will premiere at the BANFF Film Festival Nov. Last winter, Emily Ford captivated the attention of people across the world as she completed a record-setting winter thru-hike of the Ice Age Trail with her sled dog companion, Diggins. View Gallery: Photos: Winter thru-hiking the Ice Age Trail

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