Banking on Bailey | Filson x Merrell

Banks, Idaho is home to 17 hearty residents; including Ryan Bailey, a white-water kayaker, former wildland firefighter, and the unofficial Mayor of the town. Situated at the confluence of the North and South Fork of the Payette river, Banks means something if you’re a kayaker - the same way that the North Shore of Hawaii means something to surfers, or Yosemite means something to climbers. Growing up the river terrified Ryan, but it kept calling him. Twenty-one years after his first competition in Banks he continues to live his life unapologetically as he’s not concerned about “what’s next”, but rather “what’s right now”. Ottawa Adventure Film Festival - Official Selection Lookout Wild Film Festival - Official Selection 5Point Aspen Film Festival - Official Selection Flagstaff Mountain Film - Official Selection Auburn Adventure Film- Official Selection Durango Independant Film Festival - Official Selection Filson and Merrell, two pioneers in the outdoors, came together to create a product that embodied both brands - a rugged update to Merrell’s original outdoor sandal. Check the Filson x Merrell Convert out here: https://bit.ly/2G4l1FH