The Anti Expedition(2026)

The Anti Expedition Synopsis

Bob, a young professor of outdoor education, was searching for an ethos to guide his teaching when he stumbled upon a film made in 1971. The film depicted three mountaineers who chose not to summit a Himalayan mountain out of respect for local beliefs. For Bob, it was this film, and the work of Sigmund Kvaløy (one of the three mountaineers), that spurred a lifelong passion for ‘place responsive’ outdoor adventure. In The Anti Expedition, Bob and a team of seasoned adventure guides return the 1971 film to the Sherpa community of the Rolwaling Valley. In a fascinating look at how five decades has affected both the valley and its people, they rediscover that it's not the destination that makes the journey meaningful.

The Anti Expedition (2026) is a documentary film directed by Elena Jean, released on November 20, 2026 with a runtime of 40m.