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Ireland's West Coast. Courtesy of Flickr Surfers in Ireland are upset over a decision yesterday that threatens to render surfing at two of their dearest destinations on the country's West Coast both dangerous and boring, according to…
I've been having a hard time motivating to ride lately. Maybe it's because I've been logging too many hours on the trainer. Or perhaps it's that the spring winds are starting to strafe Santa Fe again, blasting away at my resolve as well. I use lots of ploys to beat…
Samuel Anthamatten, Aurelien Ducroz and Jeremy Prevost, 2011 Freeride World Champions TourPhoto courtesy of freerideworldtour.com / J.Bernard A few days before the finale of the Freeride World Tour was to take place in…
Courtesy of UN Water Today is World Water Day, an international event that came about as a result of the the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. The theme for World Water Day changes…
Kayaker Chris Korbulic blogs from South America as he films an expedition for the South American paddling show Kaiak. His previous posts can be found here, here, and here.
In 1996, when Ryan Levinson was 24 years old, the San Diego-based athlete was diagnosed with an incurable and progressive form of muscular dystrophy known as FSHD. Doctors told him strenuous exercise would worsen his condition. He didn’t listen. Instead, the now 38-year-old continued doing what he loved: sailing, kiteboarding,…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=l_Yz55LyIUY%C2%A0 Gatorade is putting out a new line of products for athletes, G Series FIT, and getting some adventure athletes on board, including 19-year-old surfer, Coco Ho. Ho also is also sponsored by Volcom,…
Samuel Anthamatten, Aurelien Ducroz and Jeremy Prevost, 2011 Freeride World Champions TourPhoto courtesy of freerideworldtour.com / J.Bernard A few days before the finale of the Freeride World Tour was to take place in…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=l_Yz55LyIUY Gatorade is putting out a new line of products for athletes, G Series FIT, and getting some adventure athletes on board, including 19-year-old surfer, Coco Ho. Ho also is also sponsored by Volcom, Nike 6.0…
Courtesy of UN Water Today is World Water Day, an international event that came about as a result of the the United Nations Conference on Environment and Development in 1992. The theme for World Water Day changes…
Fourteen years and 270 pounds separate Markos Geneti and Kelly Gneiting, yet both men set records in last Sunday's Los Angeles marathon. Geneti, a 26-year-old Ethiopian, ran a 2:06:35 to…
What's the warmest and lightest winter jacket for under $300 for a woman? JonWarren, VT
As world-record attempts go, Eric Larsen's “Save the Poles” expedition was a doozy. In 2009, the Minnesota-based explorer set out to be the first person to visit three literal “ends of the Earth”—the North Pole, the South Pole, and the summit of Mount Everest—in a single year's time. “Save the…
The 13-time National Surfing Champion of Panama set Guiness World Records for the longest time and distance riding a wave this weekend in the Panama Canal. On March 19, Gary Saavedra rode a wave created by a power boat for three hours,…
A kite-skier in action (from Bengt Nyman on Flickr) At the end of the Trans-Canada Highway in the small town of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, on Saturday, siblings Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry made their final preparations and began…
We're wishing Tyler Bradt the best. According to his Facebook page, he injured his spine on Oregon's Abiqua Creek yesterday. Bradt's L1 was pulled apart and he has surgery in the morning. The surgeon says he can expect 12 weeks of recovery time. “I'll be back on the river sooner…
A 36-year-old Briton died Sunday after being struck by falling rock while climbing in Pembroke, the British climbing site UK Climbing reports. Jonathon Woods of Bristol, U.K., was rock climbing with his girlfriend at Pembrokeshire sea cliff of Bosherston Head when he…
You can jump out right here, too. Photo: Ian Forhman/Red Bull It isn’t everyday that you get to ski a couloir that Sage Cattabriga-Alosa just slayed in the Red Bull Cold Rush. Or try…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Mf6fR-NCsc8 Three-time overall World Cup ski champion Lindsey Vonn was denied a chance to defend her title Saturday in Lenzerheide, Switzerland, after the International Ski Federation cancelled the season's final event because of wet, foggy weather, the AP…
Indian officials arrested two American paragliding pilots on March 16 in the state of Sikkim after they flew over the border from Nepal, according to The Telegraph. The arrest is a matter of improperly obtained…
A kite-skier in action (from Bengt Nyman on Flickr) At the end of the Trans-Canada Highway in the small town of Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories, on Saturday, siblings Eric and Sarah McNair-Landry made their final preparations and began…
Alexandra Horowitz on her bestseller Inside of a Dog, summer tips for your pooch, and why the Far Side gets it right. To listen to the extended interview click here, or subscribe to our iTunes podcasts.—Stayton…
We're wishing Tyler Bradt the best. According to his Facebook page, he injured his spine on Oregon's Abiqua Creek yesterday. Bradt's L1 was pulled apart and he has surgery in the morning. The surgeon says he can expect 12 weeks of recovery time. “I'll be back on the river sooner…
A 36-year-old Briton died Sunday after being struck by falling rock while climbing in Pembroke, the British climbing site UK Climbing reports. Jonathon Woods of Bristol, U.K., was rock climbing with his girlfriend at Pembrokeshire sea cliff of Bosherston Head when he…
What is your recommendation for a windproof soft shell woman's jacket with good breathability and water resistance? I will be operating Zodiacs in 20- to 40-degree weather in the Russian Far East and need a good range of movement. Thank you.LaurieGaylord, MI
Here's a little inspiration this week to keep you going. And going. And in one case, going still. Hats off to everyone who's out there making it happen. Here's the stuff you should click on this week. Off to A Good Start:81-year-old walks or hikes more than…
Rest In Paradise Sion from IFM on Vimeo. Ken Collins of chasingmonsters.com put together this video of Sion Milosky's last days and final wave. The big wave surfer drowned at Maverick's on Wednesday afternoon. He was 35…
Courtesy of Flickr Different types of happiness have different levels of importance, according to a recent article in the Wall Street Journal. Eudaimonic well-being, caused by engaging in meaningful activity, is more important to physical health…
Octavio Ordunez still bikes almost everyday. He heads out of his third floor condo in Long Beach and starts pedaling to the playground to watch the kids playing, the farmer's market to pick up vegetables, or the beach to…
Courtesy of JeffHarrisonRethink on Flickr The picture here says everything. No word if these cards come in peppered or Teriyaki. Credit goes to Rethink for the creative genius behind this advertisement for BC Adventure. Can…
Carpentry demonstration at Dickinson Plantation; courtesy of Delaware.gov America's “First State” is also the only state without a National Park Service site. Although Delaware's…
Good balance is critical for conquering difficult rides. The first step to better balance is being able to keep your body mass centered while reacting to adverse terrain. Use these simple drills to improve your body’s stability: Ate Standing Balance – Pedal and come to a complete stop. See how…
From the beginning sounds of pot-influenced laughter, foreign languages in the background, and a prolonged shot of scaffolding, it's unclear what's about to happen in this YouTube video. What emerges is Darren Taylor, aka Professor Splash, jumping from a 36-foot platform into a kiddie…
Former heavyweight boxing champ Muhammad Ali has sent a letter to the supreme leader of Iran, Ayatollah Ali Khomeini, asking for the release of two American men being detained on charges of spying, according to The Independent. Ali sent his letter to the Ayatollah…
By Stephen Regenold With its distinctive “three-stripes” logo, an internationally-known name brand, and connections to top athletes in almost every sport played on the planet — not to mention a global workforce of nearly 40,000 people and billions…
Photo courtesy of Flickr The Professional Cycling Council announced Thursday that it will recommend to the UCI, cycling's governing body, that penalties for first-time doping offenses should be double what they are now, according to VeloNews. The…
A new study found that one in three runners that enter the London Marathon may suffer from allergies after the race, according to Science Daily. Dr. Paula Robson-Ansley and a team at Northumbria University gathered 150 runners to take a blood test, complete a questionnaire,…
The wedding processional. Photo by Jen Judge Photography You thought you were crazy about bikes? Last weekend I was party to an intimate, two-wheeled wedding ceremony for a couple of dear friends, Jeny and Ed. They had been trying…
2010 Maverick's Surf Contest. Courtesy of Jacobovs at Wikimedia. North Shore big-wave surfer Sion Milosky died Wednesday afternoon at the popular California surf break Maverick's, according to the Santa Cruz Sentinel. He was…
I live in Tahiti and do some day hiking and getting ready to try more serious overnight trips. What's the best women's backpack adaptable for our climate : i.e., for hot, humid, and rainy in tropical to marine environments? Approximate capacity required: 3,000 cubic inches for one to two days Any suggestions? Mary AnneTahiti
BD athlete Kyle Dempster makes first ascent of Mount Edgar's east face—PART TWO from Black Diamond Equipment on Vimeo. –Joe Spring@joespring…
Unlike traditional sports like hockey or football, climbing's big moments aren't televised. There's no network that broadcasts first ascents or hard free solos as they happen. Instead, climbing filmmakers fill that role. They follow athletes into some of the world's deepest corners and crevices to capture the sport's progression on…
Winners Drew Tabke and Angel Collinson.Courtesy of Keith Carlsen/ MSI On Saturday in Snowbird, Utah, the Freeskiing World Championships rounded up with 10 women and 35 men hitting the slopes. Angel Collinson took first and…
Norwegian Jarle Andhoy, captain of the missing vessel the Berserk, is allegedly being charged by Norway's Polar Institute for a failed mission in the Antarctic. According to a Norwegian news site, Andhoy did not get permission for the journey…
Winter Highlights from SB Productions on Vimeo. If you're looking for some good kayaking footage, check out Aniol Sarrasolses latest short which features footage from recent trips to Romania, Portugal, Mexico, and France. The 19-year-old began paddling when he was twelve years old and in the last…
I love foreign locales and culture, but don't like the occasional side factors: street crime, food-borne illness, bartering for souvenirs, etc. You have any ideas for great places and adventures that take my preferences into account? Andrew Menlo Park, CA
Life Cycles OFFICIAL Trailer from Life Cycles on Vimeo. Spring is in the air, which means it's mountain biking season. Check out the preview of Stance Film's new film Life Cycles. Watch it and you'll know why it won Best Film, Best…
Mauritius, Whelan's destination. From matze_ott on Flickr Irishman Keith Whelan hopes to break a world record this summer by rowing nearly 6,000 km (3,728 miles) across the Indian Ocean, from western Austrailia to Mauritius, the Herald (Ireland)…
John Baker at last year's Iditarod. (From njwilson23 on Flickr) Alaskan John Baker won the Iditarod Trail Sled Dog Race earlier this afternoon in Nome, Alaska, becoming the first Alaskan Native to hold the title since Jerry…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=oH1DnyGEI8M%C2%A0 In January, we reported on snowboarder Shaun White’s desire to learn performance driving and his subsequent partnering with BFGoodrich. After riding shotgun a few times with two-time Formula Drift champion Samuel…
By Stephen Regenold The bars look and taste somewhat like compressed blocks of birdseed. Ingredients such as sea salt, goji berries, macadamia nuts, raw honey, and, of course, many types of seeds — flax, pumpkin, sesame, sunflower — make for a grainy texture that is nutty…
A portable kayak that's (finally!) both inexpensive and a cinch to put together.
I have been looking for a good minimalist water purifier. I have been looking at Katadyn Pocket water filter with Output Hose, but $ 320.00 seems dear. I just can't pull that trigger since usually I just boil water. But now I'm looking for more instant gratification nowadays—for under $120? FredSanta Monica, CA
The American Alpine Club recognized outstanding achievements in conservation, climbing, mountaineering and community service at its Annual Benefit Dinner on February 26 in Seattle, Washington. The Robert and Miriam Underhill Award went to 88-year-old Fred Beckey for his lifetime…
Kayaker Chris Korbulic blogs from South America as he films an expedition for the South American paddling show Kaiak. Ben on the fence in Roraima, Photo by Chris Korbulic The road…
Slippery When Wet: Drew Duval from Shon Bollock on Vimeo. Shasta Boyz productions just released the third of seven trailers in their series Slippery When Wet. Drew Duval takes center…
Carlo Traversi on Saturday made the second ascent of The Game, a proposed V16 put up by Daniel Woods last year in Boulder, Colo., and heralded as possibly the hardest bouldering problem in the world. About a dozen people were present to watch Traversi send…
Courtesy of Amble Resorts Become the first (paid!) intern on Panama's Isla Palenque, future home of the Resort at Isla Palenque. You'll travel, blog, take photographs and film life at the…
I'll admit, we're way late in posting this. But just because we're halfway through March doesn't mean the top 10 blogs of February are irrelevent. Read on! Number 10: SIA: The Splitboard Revolution Number 9: Gear Junkie: Wenger Patagonian Expedition Race 2011 Number 8:…
(Photo Trip Jennings) National Geographic explorers Trip Jennings and Andy Maser departed for the Democratic Republic of Congo yesterday to begin their Elephant Ivory Project, an effort to curb poaching of African…
Many readers of Outside Online’s Blog have seen my posts for a couple of years. You may have seen my byline at the end of each post Arnette is a speaker, mountaineer and Alzheimer’s Advocate. He is climbing the 7 Summits throughout 2001. He has summited Vinson and Aconcagua…
Dr. John R. Sharp, who teaches at Harvard and UCLA, has been practicing psychiatry for two decades. He brings his wisdom to the masses with The Emotional Calendar, a book of case studies and advice on recognizing…
I'm doing a one-day 30.1-mile hike on the AT in April to raise money for Cystic Fibrosis. What are the best boots for training/distance hikes?CharlotteCharlotte, NC
We found a lot of people getting outside and doing what they love this week. Here’s hoping they inspire you to do the same. The stuff you need to click on this week: Dommy No MatesAlaska to Chile, on a Tandem Bike via…
Viewing moose from your house can be a safe option. Courtesy of Flickr A woman in Alaska is home licking her wounds after a kicking scrape with a moose in downtown Anchorage, according to the Anchorage Daily…
If you've ever grumbled about chairlifts delayed spinning for storm recovery, or sidecountry gates being closed, or even inbounds uphill traffic curtailed, know it's all about safety. A big inbounds avalanche slid yesterday at Mount Hood Meadows, starting probably from 10,000 feet on the Wy'East Face (Newton Clark Headwall) and extending below…
Thermal image of Kilauea, showing the source of the flow. Courtesy of USGS.gov Although tsunamis produced by the earthquake in Japan have raised global concern for Pacific communities, the island archipelago of Hawaii is dealing with another natural inconvenience…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/vnwPSu7B2pM On Tuesday, Taubes, author of Good Calories, Bad Calories, and, most recently, Why We Get Fat, appeared on the Dr.
Roughly four years ago, Volcom set up a $10,000 prize for the first person to land a surfing kickflip on video. The trick involves a surfer kicking the board out after coming off the lip of the wave, letting the board complete a…
Mountaineers and climbers can now log the peaks they bag on the new site peakery.com. The site currently boasts 150,339 peaks. Those into notching their accomplishments for everyone to see can build their own peaks page and share photos and videos from their…
Sally Meyerhoff, the winner of the 2011 P.F. Chang's Rock 'n Roll Marathon and the XTerra Trail Run World Championships in Hawaii, died Tuesday when she collided with a pickup truck while cycling near Maricopa, Arizona. Meyerhoff was 27 years old. Local authorities told…
Courtesy of Making-Things-Better at Flickr An 8.9 magnitude earthquake, the fifth largest on record, shook Japan at about 1 A.M. EST last night, according to the United States Geological Survey. City blocks tumbled to their…
South America contains the Amazon, the Andes, 19,000 miles of coastline, and arguably more adventure than any other continent. So where to start? These ten perfect trips, from exploratory rafting in Peru to skiing in Chile to beach-hopping Brazil.
Ben Saunders – North 3 from Ben Saunders on Vimeo. Ben Saunders hopes to set a new record for trekking solo and unsupported to the North Pole. He plans to depart from Cape Discovery on the north coast of Canada on March 15. He’ll take off on…
We all need 4G. No question. But more electromagnetic radiation may mean more interference. We’ve long known that cell phones and VHF radios interfere with avalanche beacons—keep them a few feet away, or turn off your phone and radio when doing a beacon search. Now, telecom LightSquared has FCC approval…
It's been too long since Travis Rice's film, That's It, That's All, debuted in 2008 and got rave reviews from the snowboarding world. ESPN Action Sports claimed it was the most “visually stunning snowboard…
A man in skin-close, anatomically-contouring athletic tights is a man with his priorities in the right place. I am going to stake that claim. There are haters of the body-hugging look, no doubt. But I say vanity and self consciousness about style — decency even! — must at times be…
Broadway bike line by compujeramey on Flickr Bike lanes are popping up everywhere, including Manhattan and even Times Square. Felix Salmon of Reuters notes how “the number of cyclists in New York has…