Unplugged

Unplugged: Kent VanArnam’s cinematic journey follows his epic 5,000-mile motorcycle odyssey from the lush forests of Washington State through the wild terrains of British Columbia, the rugged expanse of the Yukon, and the pristine wilderness of Alaska. Along the way, he captures breathtaking drone, GoPro, and DSLR footage showcasing diverse wildlife—black bears, grizzlies, moose, and countless other creatures—and stunning, untamed landscapes that stretch as far as the eye can see. With thoughtful and reflective narration, Kent shares intimate moments spent with locals who live authentically, embracing a lifestyle with far less reliance on modern technology. He invites viewers to ponder a compelling question: what might we discover about ourselves and the world around us by disconnecting from screens for three full weeks and fully immersing in the awe-inspiring beauty of nature, much like people did in the past? Driven by genuine curiosity and a sense of adventure, Kent filmed his remarkable journey to share this transformative experience with everyone.

Motorcycle with red and gray backpacks parked on a scenic mountain road with snow-capped peaks, green hills, and a lake in the background.

Check out this slideshow of stills I snapped along the way—each one tells a story of adventure, reflection, and freedom. Can’t wait to share the full journey with you all in the full film project underway in the edit booth now!

A Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle loaded with gear inside a garage. The bike has black saddlebags, a gray tank bag, and a red backpack on the rear. The garage has a workbench with pictures on the wall and some jackets hanging on a shelf.
A rustic barn with a rusted metal roof sits in a green field with mountains in the background and a clear blue sky.
A man standing on a dock next to a seaplane by a lake, with houses and trees in the background.
View from a small aircraft showing a snowy mountain landscape with a glacier, rocky terrain, and snow patches, with the aircraft wing and support structures in the foreground.
A motorcycle parked in front of a welcome sign that reads 'Welcome to Alaska and the Gateway to the Klondike.' The sign features a map outline of Alaska. In the background, there is a winding mountain road, some green vegetation, mountainous terrain, and cloudy skies.
Majestic landscape with cloudy sky, mountains, a lake, rocky terrain, and lush green vegetation.
Mountains and forested valley with a dry riverbed, under a partly cloudy sky.
A landscape of a mountain with colorful, layered rock formations and scattered trees, with a field and green trees in the foreground.
A small seaplane flying over a calm lake with trees and snow-capped mountains in the background.
A blue adventure motorcycle parked on gravel with a mountain range and green trees in the background under a partly cloudy sky.
A pilot flying a small airplane over a green landscape with mountains in the distance, wearing a headset and looking forward through the cockpit window.
A blue Yamaha Tenere 700 motorcycle parked beside tall trees near a river in a forested area with lush green foliage and clear sky.