In the male-dominated sport of adventure racing, co-ed teams of four race unsupported through rugged, wild terrain. To compete, each team must have at least one woman. Due to this rule, women are often referred to as “mandatory gear." In Expedition Oregon, three women and one man flip that script, competing as a reverse co-ed team. Over the course of five days, they challenge stereotypes and themselves as they race through Central Oregon’s wilderness.

Director's Bio:

Emily Hopcian is an award-winning storyteller and content producer with a focus on character-driven stories of outdoor adventure and social and environmental impact. Throughout the past 10 years, Emily has written, edited, directed and produced stories for National Geographic Adventure, REI, Osprey, Sidetracked Magazine, RANGE Magazine, One World Play Project and more.