Adam Campbell spent the first 17 years of his life on the beaches of Nigeria where he developed his love of the outdoors. He now calls the Canadian Rockies home where he is an environmental & business lawyer. He is also a co-owner of Canada's largest trail running series.

He has competed in, and regularly placed on the podium at, some of the world's most challenging and competitive mountain running races and trail ultramarathons. -Ultra Trail Mount Fuji -Hardrock 100 -UTMB -Squamish 50 -Canadian mountain running championships.

We met Adam in 2014 at the finish of Hardrock 100 where he finished 3rd despite he and Aaron Heidt being struck by lightning on Handees peak. Our podcast with Adam after his finish. Our video with Adam.

On August 30th, 2016, Adam experienced a near fatal accident while attempting the Horseshoe traverse through Roger's Pass in BC, with runners Nick Elson and Dakota Jones. Adam talks about his experience, lessons learned and his new reality of being a trail runner.

On May 9th, a movie about Adam's experience will be available to download at Arc'teryx. You can view the trailer HERE

Adam will also be touring with the film screening at these Arc'teryx brand store locations:

• Vancouver April 21
• Portland May 5
• Toronto May 26
• Denver May 31
• New York May 25

VIDEO of Adam's Ted Talk

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