Uploaded March 2025 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
In the latest episode of the White Mountain Endurance Podcast, host Patrick Caron engages with filmmakers Cody Updike and Ethan Schalekamp, who share their journeys into the world of trail running and also their shared passion for filmmaking.
They discuss their creative processes with filmmaking, the challenges of capturing the essence of endurance races, and the importance of community in the trail running scene.
The conversation highlights the evolution of their work, including their experience at the Jigger Johnson Ultras, and their thoughts on professionalization in the sport.
Cody and Ethan discuss the unique aspects of filmmaking in trail running, emphasizing the accessibility of the sport. They share experiences of connecting with participants during events, the dynamics of the White Mountain Endurance Cup, the launch of their new venture, Cloudsplitter Creative, and what they are looking forward to personally and professionally in the season ahead.
All video episodes of the White Mountain Endurance Podcast can be found on the @AravaipaRunning YouTube channel.
See the 2025 calendar of White Mountain Endurance events - aravaiparunning.com/white-mountain-endurance
Engage with the White Mountain Endurance community on
Instagram - instagram.com/whitemountainendurance
Facebook - facebook.com/wmeraces
Strava - strava.com/clubs/whitemountainendurance
In the latest episode of the White Mountain Endurance Podcast, host Patrick Caron engages with filmmakers Cody Updike and Ethan Schalekamp, who share their journeys into the world of trail running and also their shared passion for filmmaking.
They discuss their creative processes with filmmaking, the challenges of capturing the essence of endurance races, and the importance of community in the trail running scene.
The conversation highlights the evolution of their work, including their experience at the Jigger Johnson Ultras, and their thoughts on professionalization in the sport.
Cody and Ethan discuss the unique aspects of filmmaking in trail running, emphasizing the accessibility of the sport. They share experiences of connecting with participants during events, the dynamics of the White Mountain Endurance Cup, the launch of their new venture, Cloudsplitter Creative, and what they are looking forward to personally and professionally in the season ahead.
All video episodes of the White Mountain Endurance Podcast can be found on the @AravaipaRunning YouTube channel.
See the 2025 calendar of White Mountain Endurance events - aravaiparunning.com/white-mountain-endurance
Engage with the White Mountain Endurance community on
Instagram - instagram.com/whitemountainendurance
Facebook - facebook.com/wmeraces
Strava - strava.com/clubs/whitemountainendurance
