We wanted to capture the spirit of exploration with as few resources as possible. “Desert Meets Mountain” became a study in creative restraint—shot entirely in Bend, Oregon, where two landscapes collided naturally. We cast real friends, artists, and musicians to bring unfiltered energy, letting light, texture, and nature drive the story. The result felt raw, cinematic, and human. It defined the creative tone for future Adicross collections and proved that limitation can be a superpower—that when intention leads, production scale doesn’t matter.
Creative Direction: Dustin Becker, Ryan McClurg, DP: Esteban Robinson, Photography: Patrick Vaughn, Dustin Becker, Producers: Katie Allgire, Bridget Askelson