Adventure
ArchiveIn the spring of 2013, Canadian adventurer Bruce Kirkby crossed the Georgia Straight from Vancouver to Victoria on an inflatable standup paddleboard. In this award-winning short film, he contemplates the true meaning of adventure. A project from Kalum Ko.
Jeremy Jones in Nepal: Andrew Miller Photography. On location for TGR's Higher
With a deep powder day at Jackson Hole Mountain Resort on tap, young guns Daniel Tisi and Sawyer Thomas challenge each other to a game of P.I.G. across the mountain’s parks and chutes. From rail slides and barrel bonks in the park to flatspins and cliff drops high…
Most filmmakers or photographers have been there. You get back from a trip and have several hard drives filled with content. The fun part quickly ends and now you have to make something. ENJOY THE SOUP gave themselves an hour to make a quick finished product after a…
Gives $24 million to save rhinos
South African Johnny Olivier was just looking for an easy job to pay the bills. But after agreeing to help a buddy collect lion bones for an international wildlife-trafficking kingpin, he found himself in the middle of an unprecedented poaching scheme that involved imported sex workers, heavy gambling, bags of cash, and the slaughter of more than 30 rhinos.
From Caliber Truck Co. “Tyler started raging hills with the local crew in his hometown of Santa Barbara. His surf style produces unique and flowing lines with each descent down the hill. Check out this video to get a glimpse of one of the most raw and natural…
Travel a different route home today
Only 10 such trees exist in the world
When organizers of the country's most famous unsanctioned bike race were told to call off the event, riders decided the show must go on.
A short film about the people who make up the sport of cold water surfing, from a leading cold water surf brand: Finisterre. …
Most species exclusive to region
The Tatsenshini mountain range is filled with amazing big mountain terrain on the US and Canada border. Join Tim Durtschi, Asbjør Eggebø Næss and Åsmund Thorsen in search of new challenges and steep terrain, based out of RVs by the road. Field Productions presents The Making of Supervention Season…
Barentsburg is a Russian settlement in Spitsbergen Norway. It is an abandoned mining town that fits perfect for urban skiing with old buildings and creative features. The Supervention crew takes full advantage on the second visit to the urabn skier’s paradise. Field Productions presents The Making of Supervention…
For those who find solice in dawn patrol. First tracks in the parking lot, fresh snow, and rising darkness have a way of making the early morning worth it. A piece from Max Lowe. …
A look into the life of climber Kevin Jorgeson and his attempt to free the hardest unclimbed big wall route in the world, the Dawn Wall on Yosemite’s El Capitan, with Tommy Caldwell. …
With 42-foot climbing walls and hundreds of routes
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Back at it again, the Boyz ‘n Toyz crew is working on a new project with the help of Matthias Reich Cinematography. These guys are just having fun, and it’s pretty easy to tell.
The Last of the First Skiers: Jonas Bendiksen Photography
A look at the Hawk, the latest wingsuit from S-Fly Equipment. It’s designed to maximize maneuverability and agility with increased surfaced area and arm and leg pressurization. …
The latest project from Sitka and The Short Season highlights a trip down south in search of Patagonia’s red stag. Bow in hand, these hunters not only find some beautiful stag, but a region filled with far more than just world-class hunting opportunities.
On Monday March 10, ski patrollers deliberately initiated an avalanche that gathered more power and snow than expected, wiping out a chairlift at Crystal Mountain in Washington. Patrollers threw a 40-pound explosive on an unstable slope as a normal and common safety precaution. A new video from…
Responding to drought with tanker trucks
Man who found McCandless shot by police
The 2014 Iditarod: Loren Holmes Photography. The Craziest Iditarod Yet
Stateside, the trend has yet to catch on
Conservations want the iconic animals to roam free once again. But many ranchers believe rewilding is a really bad idea.
A new study indicates that climate change will bring the disease, and the bugs that carry it, previously uninfected areas.
Hold clues to continent formation
One of the world’s best alpine racers, Aksel Lund Svindal, joins the Supervention crew in the beautiful Lyngen Alps in Norway. With a “nasty hit list” of big mountain lines, the crew captures some stunning footage for the film. Including: Eirik Finseth, Aksel Lund Svindal, and Åsmund Thorsen.
The flow is slow—and the psi way low—but Jon Billman's blimp-wheeled rig helped him beat back the worst sub-zero winter on record.
The Supervention crew heads to Terrace, British Columbia in search of some film-worthy powder. A behind the scenes look at some of their filming tools inclduing an drone-mounted RED. With James Heim, Asmund Thorsen, and Andreas, the team gets exactly what they were looking for. Field Productions presents The…
Cameraman shares last moments
Threads are five times stronger than Kevlar
Wins L.A. Marathon, finishes ahead of the men
10.7 billion trips in U.S. for 2013
Urban challenges for skiers? How about an 8 kink? The crew failed countless times trying this 23 meter long rail with plenty of laughs and pain. Will they make it? Featuring Jesper Tjäder, Even Sigstad, Anders Backe and more. Field Productions presents The Making of Supervention Season 2. The…
We’re inspired by days spent living boldly in pursuit of our passions. These are the Days You Remember. A new series from Mountain Hardwear.
Horizons are meant to be expanded. The first episode from Mountain Hardwear’s newest web series highlights the days you simply don’t forget. And maybe even encourages you to make time for more of them.
200,000 people applied to be apart of Mars One’s permanant human establsihment on the red planet. In December of 2013, roughly 1,000 applicants were accepted into the next round of qualifying. The project plans to send groups of four every two years, beginning in 2024. This film from Vita…
The sole mission of a Spartan is the ability to conquer challenges as they appear. From start to finish, Spartans climb over 8 foot walls, navigate a Tyrolean traverse, and crawl under barbed wire, while running over irregular and gruelingly inhospitable terrain. “Spartan Races are designed to…
High Stakes at Track Championships
Shark at 19,000 miles and counting
Auction for the "Big Adventure" bike ends today
February was a great month for snow, if you don’t believe us, watch this video. See what Parker White and Chris Logan get into the second episdoe from The Big Picture – Zero/One – Zero/Two.
Weather hinders rescue efforts
Filmed in four hours of complete darkness, wakeboarders hit jumps and perform tricks through clouds of smoke made by the emergency flares strapped to their boards. Filmed in Copenhagen Cable Park by Klaus Elmer.
Google wants to build the world’s best off-road map. And they want your help.
Old-growth thieves are stymied
Repurposed wood make rustic cafes
Avocados might become too expensive
A series from Liquid Force and Billabong highlighting professional Wakeboarder Raphael Derome. Derome, 21 is already one of the most successful wakeboard athletes out there, and he gotten there in his own way. From still not famous. …