“Hard is good. Hard is what humans were built for”
— Payson McElveen
Payson McElveen riding an MTB on a dirt road
Photographer and videographer capturing the moment
Nicole, Payson's girlfriend watching from the car
Film crew documenting Payson McElveen
Þorsteinn Roy running alongside Payson McElveen while the car follows
Pouring the last drop of coffee between cars
Payson McElveen and Þortsteinn Roy both in action
Þorsteinn Roy filming
Payson McElveen cycling in the Icelandic highlands
Payson McElveen cycling over a bridge

Crossing Iceland - Payson McElveen

This is hands down, one of the best and craziest missions I’ve ever been on.

My brother, who is also a freelancer, brought me in on this project as a second videographer. In order to properly document Payson’s journey we had to follow him the whole way in two super jeeps . Like I said, the mission ended up being one of the best ones I've ever been on, even though we worked for nearly 24 hours straight.

Videography: Sigurður Pétur and Þorsteinn Roy

Photography: Evan Ruderman and Miroslaw Tran

Media vehicle support: Alberto Ojembarren and Miroslaw Tran

Edit, color, sound: Wiley Kaupas

Producer: Chris Burkard

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