James Barkman

@jamesbarkman

Is a bird in the hand worth two in the bush
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Memories from a few weeks of Peruvian solitude this summer, shared with @allen_stoltzfus_ and @tinomartirano on an unsuccessful attempt of Pirámide. Words can’t describe what it feels like to be beneath these giants of the Andes. Part 1
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19 days ago
Some of the good times from sailing 500 nautical miles with @cole_harmening and @nate_stephensonn . Unforgettable adventure with all the right ingredients— scoring a mystery wave in the middle of nowhere and eating Yellowtail sushi burritos for dinner to name a couple. Shot for @freeflyapparel
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3 months ago
Everything you need, nothing you don’t for sailing 500 nautical miles from Loreto, Baja to Puerto Vallarta. ⁠ ⁠ Friend of Free Fly, @jamesbarkman gives us a glimpse into his latest offshore adventure.⁠ ⁠ “My friend @cole_harmening is a full-time sailor who has lived on his boat for most if not all of his adult life. He invited me and @nate_stephensonn to help crew on the journey and hunt for a mythical offshore island wave. Did we find it? Stay tuned.”
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3 months ago
In 2018 I spent almost 4 months in Peru, climbing my brains out in the Cordillera Blanca range. I think it’s my favorite country on earth and I’m beyond jazzed to head back there next week for more alpine escapades.
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3 months ago
@rapha_n_america sent me on a photo assignment— to find @antonkrupicka in the desert & document his project: a self supported, 3+ week mission to bike pack and climb some of the more iconic routes & peaks of the Southwest. It’s hard to get a scale for this level of athleticism much less do it justice with a few images, but I got a kick out of watching him hop back on his bike a few minutes after soloing Baboquivari Peak. What struck me about Anton is that he does all of this for the sake of it. It’s obvious there’s no hidden ego or pursuit of accolades; he loves to run, bike, and climb and he’ll do it whether anyone’s watching or not. I was just trying to watch, document, and keep up with him without blowing out the suspension on my rental truck in the process. Check out the story written by Anton and a few more of my images on Rapha’s site. Link in bio.
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3 months ago
2023 ended with a splash. Grateful for what’s behind and for what’s ahead. Happy new year everybody 💥
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9 months ago
Myanmar, 2023 Earlier this year, I spent months documenting the people fighting and struggling to survive a forgotten war. Many of them I grew to know and love deeply. I met teenagers, farmers, brilliant engineers, successful doctors— all forced to leave their lives behind and defend themselves with crude and often homemade weapons against a ruthless dictatorship. Experiencing their resilience and reality to a small degree was as incredible as it was haunting. 3/3
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10 months ago
Myanmar, 2023 Earlier this year, I spent months documenting the people fighting and struggling to survive a forgotten war. Many of them I grew to know and love deeply. I met teenagers, farmers, brilliant engineers, successful doctors— all forced to leave their lives behind and defend themselves with crude and often homemade weapons against a ruthless dictatorship. Experiencing their resilience and reality to a small degree was as incredible as it was haunting. 2/3
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10 months ago
Myanmar, 2023 Earlier this year, I spent months documenting the people fighting and struggling to survive a forgotten war. Many of them I grew to know and love deeply. I met teenagers, farmers, brilliant engineers, successful doctors— all forced to leave their lives behind and defend themselves with crude and often homemade weapons against a ruthless dictatorship. Experiencing their resilience and reality to a small degree was as incredible as it was haunting. 1/3
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10 months ago
One of the coolest couples I know: Micheal and Nelly, commercial fishing power duo (@driftersfish ) out of Cordova, Alaska. Usually found chasing salmon and/or icy waves. You should buy their fish
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11 months ago