Golden Hour
The First Mt. Everest Mountain Bike Rally
Cast & Crew
Actors: Patty Mooney, Mark Schulze
Videographer: Marco Eveslage
Producer: Patty Mooney
Studio: New & Unique Videos
Digital Release Date: 2022
Run Time: 31 minutes
National Gold Aurora Award
Description
Golden Hour is a poetic and visually arresting short film by Patty Mooney, created during the production of Full Cycle: A World Odyssey. As Patty journeyed through the high-altitude majesty of the Himalayas for the historic First Mt. Everest Mountain Bike Rally, she began to write poetry inspired by the surreal beauty, cultural richness, and spiritual resonance of the moment. These verses became the heartbeat of Golden Hour, a film that captures not just the light of a specific time of day, but the luminous intersection of adventure, reflection, and artistry. With breathtaking imagery and soulful narration, Patty transforms her lived experience into a timeless tribute to resilience, nature, and the power of words.
Golden Hour: First Mt. Everest Mountain Bike Rally 1993 transports viewers to the sacred foothills of the Himalayas, where prayer flags dance in the wind and the breath of the earth feels ancient and alive. This lyrical documentary captures the grit, beauty, and exhilaration of a pioneering mountain bike rally set against the awe-inspiring silhouette of Mount Everest. At its heart are two trailblazing athletes, Patty Mooney and Mark Schulze, who ride with courage and curiosity through high-altitude villages and rugged terrain, immersed in the spirit of adventure. Shot by acclaimed National Geographic camera operator Marco Eveslage, the film not only documents the physical demands of this once-in-a-lifetime expedition, but also the soul-stirring moments in between—the golden light on a distant peak, the stillness before a descent, the quiet communion with nature and self. Woven with Patty’s poetic narration, Golden Hour is a multi-award-winning documentary of an historic rally and a meditation on endurance, transformation, and the radiant possibilities that emerge when we dare to chase the light.
By showcasing the resilience and sheer joy of riding in such a stunning yet unforgiving landscape, Golden Hour is not only a celebration of human endurance and exploration but also a homage to the timeless beauty of the Himalayas. This documentary transports audiences to a world of breathtaking heights and heartfelt reflections, leaving a lasting impression of what it means to chase the extraordinary with the mountain as both companion and challenge.