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Mountain athlete Matt Knowles explores the highlands of Scotland in search of the ephemeral Scottish winter.
Filmed in February 2023, this project saw Matt and videographer Luke Briggs head to the Scottish highlands to film a ski documentary on the last wildcats of Scotland.
Although the project didn't work out this time around, the team have put together a montage of the best skiing from the trip.
17 year-old fell-runner Matt Knowles embarks on a Lake District adventure like no other.
Raising awareness for the reintroduction of British beavers, Matt summits the 4 tallest mountains in England, swimming in 3 of the highest-elevation water bodies in the country on his way.
Documented from start to finish by local videographer and friend Luke Briggs, this film shows Matt's incredible effort.
On a northern summer evening, local fell-runner Matt Knowles tests himself against some of the steepest hills in the Lake District.
Filmed on the slopes of the Raise Ski Hill near Helvellyn, Matt completes a brutal hill session on England's highest ski hill.
Filmed and edited by local videographer Luke Briggs.
Scroll below to see the behind-the-scenes editor's cut.
Running Up England's Highest Ski Slope
(Editor's Cut)
Go behind the scenes with local videographer Luke Briggs as he documents young fell-runner Matt Knowles training at the Raise Ski Hill, Helvellyn.
Inspired by Luke's footage? Make sure to follow his progress on Instagram
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