In the sixth and final video episode of our how to ski tour series with La Sportiva we attempt to ski a steep couloir near Boulder, Colorado…

I was invited as a guest on “The Backcountry Marketing Podcast” where I got the chance to chat about why storytelling matters and how to be a better storyteller when marketing towards potential customers in the outdoor industry.

Explore the expertise, collaboration, and unique storytelling approach of a Boulder branded documentary director, and how I attempt to bring captivating stories to life.

I went on a last-minute surf expedition to Nicaragua to surf some perfect waves. Here’s a photo essay on what went down during my 10 day trip to Nicaragua

There’s a lot more to filmmaking than the type of camera you use, here’s why I don’t care too much about cameras…

All words and photos in this article were generated by AI, but the prompts were done by me, Roo Smith - an actual human with creativity

Adventure filmmaking can be unpredictable, here’s how I strive to capture authenticity, stunning visuals, and harness nature's unpredictability for an amazing film.

If you’re a rock climber but you live in the jungle and there are no rocks around… you climb the trees.

Powder is the essence of backcountry skiing. On our recent ski trip with La Sportiva we scored some amazing snow... but there's more to skiing than what you find on the mountain.

Going outside doesn't always have to include a big adventure but I still had a few objectives to conquer…

Here’s a recap of my experience sharing my film onstage as a part of Boulder International Film Festival…

Creating community doesn’t come by accident and in our most recent episode on “How to Ski Tour” for La Sportiva, we walk through the magic that comes from surrounding yourself with good people.

My life as an adventure filmmaker is often filled with extraordinary moments - filming outdoor sports in exotic countries and photographing interesting communities. However, I’ve discovered that it’s all the ordinary moments in my life that make it meaningful...

While in Las Vegas filming a rock climbing video I figured I’d make a behind-the-scenes video to walk you through how I film bouldering

Check out the behind the scenes to one of the biggest video productions I’ve ever completed!

I went on a surf trip to Morocco with a few friends but this isn't your typical surf film - in fact, this isn't a surf film at all...

Boulder, Colorado is an amazing place for all things video production. Here’s the ins and outs of the filmmaking scene here in Boulder.

Check out the behind-the-scenes video for my newest ski film with La Sportiva!

Documentary filmmaking is a powerful medium that can shed light on important issues, inspire change, and help us connect with people and places we may have never encountered otherwise

Today I completed my New Year’s Resolution of running 1,000 miles and wanted to share what I learned during this process.