| BENJAMIN'S ADVENTURE DISPATCH |
My Best Friend - Not just a great hiker, paraglider and photographer/filmmaker, Lyndsay Nicole is also my best friend. The past 118 days have been not only better documented, but also much more fun as we've gotten to spend about half of those nights camped out together, playing music, her eating pizza and me spoonfuls of peanut butter, pretending not to be jealous.
Facebook Live Q&A
Saturday, May 22nd at 6 PM Pacific Time (Event Link)
Benjamin Jordan and Lyndsay Nicole will be going live on Facebook for the very first time.
Come hang out and ask anything you want about the Fly Monarca Expedition and Film. Expect to laugh, learn and get inspired for your next great adventure!
Click here to join the event. Join ahead of time and you'll get a reminder beforehand. See you there!
Because I fly and hike with all of my own equipment, I am limited to what I can carry on an expedition like this. As a rule of thumb, everything I carry must be used at least once per day, have at least two uses, and be bomb-proof. [b]Camping[/b] [right:image:23886]- Big Agnes [url=https://www.bigagnes.com/Tiger-Wall-2-Carbon]Tiger Wall 2[/url] (Carbon) Tent - Big Agnes [url=https://www.bigagnes.com/Star-Fire-UL-20]Starfire 20[/url] Down Sleeping Bag - Big Agnes [url=https://www.bigagnes.com/Insulated-AXL-Air_2]Insulated AXL Air[/url] Sleeping Pad - Goal Zero [url=https://www.goalzero.com/shop/lights/crush-light/]Crush Light[/url] - Jet Boil Stove, Pot and Fuel - MSR 3L Hydromdary Water Bladder - MSR 10L Dromdary Water Bladder - USB Headlamp - 10L Drysack [b]Camera & Electronics[/b] [right:image:23808][/]- Goal Zero [url=https://www.goalzero.com/shop/solar-chargers/nomad-10w-solar-panel/]Nomad 7+[/url] Solar Panel x 2 - Goal Zero [url=https://www.goalzero.com/shop/archive-power/flip-30-recharger/]Flip 30[/url] Power Bank - Garmin [url=https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/562010]VIRB 360[/url] Camera - Sony RX100IV Camera - GoPro Hero 8, 7 & 4 - Gimbal for GoPro - Tabletop Tripod - 3-way Selfie Stick - Co-pilot GoPro Mount - Zoom H1 Audio Recorder - Lavalier Microphone - USB Cables - Battery Chargers - Extra Batteries [show:image:23625][b]Navigation & Communication[/b] - Garmin [url=https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/561269]InReach Explorer SE+[/url] Satellite Messenger - Garmin [url=https://buy.garmin.com/en-US/US/p/641479/pn/010-02158-13]Fenix 6S Pro Solar[/url] GPS Watch - Smart Phone (Samsung Galaxy S7) [b]Paragliding[/b] [right:image:23896]- Ozone [url=https://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/products/gliders/alpina-3]Alpina 3[/url] Paraglider - Ozone [url=https://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/products/harnesses/ozium-2]Ozium 2[/url] Harness - High Adventure [url=https://www.highadventure.ch/en/beamer-3-light-en.html]Beamer 3 Lite[/url] Steerable Reserve Parachute - Ozone [url=https://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/products/accessories#paragliding-accessories]Saucisse Light[/url] Concertina Bag - Ozone [url=https://www.flyozone.com/paragliders/products/accessories#rucksacks]X-Alps[/url] Backpack - Helmet [b]Clothing[/b] [right:image:23904]- Big Agnes [url=https://www.bigagnes.com/Mens-Soda-Peak-Jacket]Soda Peak[/url] Down Jacket - Athletic Long-sleeve Shirt - Prana Pants - Hiking Boots - Sunhat - Sunglasses - Work gloves - Down mittens - Athletic Tights - Athletic Underwear - Compression Socks x 2 - Merino Thermal Underwear [b]Food[/b] (Typical 14-day Ration) [right:image:23791]- Instant Ramen Noodles (7 x 100g) - Instant Mashed Potatoes (7 x 100g) - Peanut Butter 3 kg (6 x 500g ziplocks) - Coffee (250g) [b]Misc[/b] - Banjo - First Aid Kit - General Repair Kit - Extra Ziplock Bags - Canadian Passport - Cash & Debit/Credit Card - Toothbrush & Paste - American Flag [group:image:23713][group:image:23825][group:image:23831][group:image:23796][group:image:23802][group:image:23797][group:image:23801][group:image:23799]
Fly Monarca - Paragliding Documentary - Pre-Release
As part of a crowdfunding campaign, Benjamin Jordan and Lyndsay Nicole have just released a 21-minute Pre-Release version of their epic new film, Fly Monarca. Sponsors of the film project will be floored by the stunning new footage the team has been able to create and the best part is, this Pre-Release is only scratching the surface of what the final film has in store. Known best for his solo projects, last year, Jordan made the leap to working with his partner on this latest expedition. Though she was not there to provide support, she did follow close and with state of the art camera and drone equipment on hand. Together, the team were able to pull off a million dollar production on a shoestring. Check out this phenomenal achievement and support this groundbreaking project today! [url=https://flymonarca.com]Fly Monarca - Official Website[/url]
Adventuring into the heart of Africa, a paraglider instigates a young man's potentially deadly quest to release the weight of poverty, social taboos and self doubt, and take to the skies. In doing so, the traveler is confronted with unsettling truths about his own racial and cultural identity.
In a country where no one flies, two friends can inspire a nation by putting everything on the line.
Fly along as Benjamin Jordan sets a new World Distance Record (10,000 km) as he crosses Canada by Powered Paraglider. Along the way, you will land at summer camps and inspire thousands of children, while raising funds to send less fortunate ones to summer camp next year! The 71 minute, Documentary Feature contains 15 chapters chronicling the epic successes and failures of this unprecedented journey. Each chapter focuses on a unique aspect of Canadian geography, culture and the exact mix of team-work and blind optimism required to pull off such a daring stunt. Since it's release in 2010, A Canadian Dream (formerly "DREAM") has screened in theatres world-wide and, through it's proceeds, has allowed almost 100 children, from low-income homes, the opportunity to attend summer camp.
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