A long fall that sparked profound thoughts.
About
A trauma nurse is airlifted to her own hospital after falling 60 feet in a canyon, destroying the life she once knew and uncovering a life-changing perspective.
Nichole’s search for happiness led her to the thrill of canyoneering, but a 60-foot fall shattered everything she knew.
Rescued but left with devastating injuries, she fought to reclaim her old life, pushing through pain in pursuit of joy that always stayed out of reach.
Only when she could no longer keep fighting did she finally pause, and in that stillness, she discovered that happiness was never something to chase, it was something to allow.
Our Goals
Promote Resiliency
At least 70% of adults in the US* will experience trauma during their lives. WHERE THE ROPE ENDS recounts Nichole's journey from trauma victim to empowered survivor while providing concrete examples of how to use challenge as a catalyst for growth.
support SeaRch and rescue
A large portion of Search and Rescue chapters in the United States and beyond are built almost entirely of volunteers. Many assume this is a service paid for by tax dollars, and are unaware of the sacrifice, training, and heroic acts it takes to be come a member of these teams. Where the Rope Ends is partnering with volunteer organizations around the country to use as an awareness, fundraising, and recruitment tool.
*The National Council for Behavioral Health
Meet the Team
Director & Producer
Baylee Sinner
Baylee Produces & Directs corporate videos in the Seattle area for brands like Amazon and Microsoft. She fell in love with Nichole's story after the two met at Spira yoga teacher training in 2017.
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Subject & Producer
Nichole Doane
Trauma nurse on the weekends and film producer on the weekdays, Nichole is driven to bring this film to the masses to support the Search and Rescue organization that gave her life.
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Since 2017, a remarkable group of film professionals in the Seattle area have generously volunteered their time, resources, and talent to bring this film to life. Their hard work and commitment have been instrumental in making this project a reality.
