Adventure
ArchiveAs we left the village of Lobuche, the trail was a mixture of rocks, dirt, and a few mud puddles. We gained altitude steadily except for several stretches on steep uphill that reminded us of where we were and the task ahead. The clouds were low, obscuring the view. But…
These people in Norway know they're about to get thier tower buzzed by a couple of wingsuiters, but that doesn't make it any less thrilling for them or us. –Will Grant Via: Adventure Journal…
FEBRUARY 29, 2009 - Ski Jumping : Price ski competision at Okurayama Jump Stadium on February 29, 2009 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Tsutomu Takasu) Photo by tpower1978 on Flickr The International Olympic Committee…
FEBRUARY 29, 2009 - Ski Jumping : Price ski competision at Okurayama Jump Stadium on February 29, 2009 in Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan. (Photo by Tsutomu Takasu) Photo by tpower1978 on Flickr The International Olympic Committee…
©BMC/Tim de Waele. This Sunday, BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie will line up for his 16th Paris-Roubaix as the top American contender. At 37 years old, he's been trying to win this monument of…
©BMC/Tim de Waele. This Sunday, BMC Racing Team's George Hincapie will line up for his 16th Paris-Roubaix as the top American contender. At 37 years old, he's been trying to win this monument of…
The key to finding fresh adventure in the national parks? These ten strategies will get you far beyond the camera-toting hordes to where empty peaks, forgotten trails, and lonely rivers await.
These people in Norway know they're about to get thier tower buzzed by a couple of wingsuiters, but that doesn't make it any less thrilling for them or us. –Will Grant Via: Adventure Journal…
Climbing the Eikenberg, Tour of Flanders. If you have ever fantasized about biking in Belgium, know this: Riding on cobbles is a painful, brutalizing business, like saddling up a jackhammer. I discovered this last weekend at the…
Climbing the Eikenberg, Tour of Flanders. If you have ever fantasized about biking in Belgium, know this: Riding on cobbles is a painful, brutalizing business, like saddling up a jackhammer. I discovered this last weekend at the…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/oEvyMkyO3CQ Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has brought a new toy to the realm of high-price adventure: a single-person submarine capable of diving six-miles under water. The 18-foot carbon-fiber and titanium craft, dubbed the Virgin Oceanic, resembles…
https://www.youtube.com/embed/oEvyMkyO3CQ Billionaire Sir Richard Branson has brought a new toy to the realm of high-price adventure: a single-person submarine capable of diving six-miles under water. The 18-foot carbon-fiber and titanium craft, dubbed the Virgin Oceanic, resembles…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=RcYRpM5jnDA%C2%A0 Video from Parker's training in Longyearbyen before his March 2010 North Pole attempt Sixteen-year-old Parker Liautaud, who was born in California but now lives in London, has already done some hardcore adventuring, such as climbing the Rockies…
April, for some, means joyful sightings of those loathsome little harbingers of the end of ski season-crocuses. But in the mountains, especially this year, it means the powder is still relentlessly hammering the peaks-good news for those who don’t like crocuses. But if you’re going to be out there, you…
April, for some, means joyful sightings of those loathsome little harbingers of the end of ski season-crocuses. But in the mountains, especially this year, it means the powder is still relentlessly hammering the peaks-good news for those who don’t like crocuses. But if you’re going to be out there, you…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=RcYRpM5jnDA%C2%A0 Video from Parker's training in Longyearbyen before his March 2010 North Pole attempt Sixteen-year-old Parker Liautaud, who was born in California but now lives in London, has already done some hardcore adventuring, such as climbing the Rockies…
High-line master Andy Lewis will be featured in Reel Rock 2011. Maybe you already have a crazy video from a weekend in Yosemite. Or maybe you just need something to do for the next three months. Either way, submit your wildest climbing-related film to Reel…
Tengboche-Monastery I am here to climb Mt. Everest but the trek to Everest is always a highlight. Unlike my previous times, we are taking our time with acclimatization days built into the schedule allowing for plenty of…
High-line master Andy Lewis will be featured in Reel Rock 2011. Maybe you already have a crazy video from a weekend in Yosemite. Or maybe you just need something to do for the next three months. Either way, submit your wildest climbing-related film to Reel…
Tengboche-Monastery I am here to climb Mt. Everest but the trek to Everest is always a highlight. Unlike my previous times, we are taking our time with acclimatization days built into the schedule allowing for plenty of…
Courtesy of CAIC Longtime Aspen resident Adam Dennis was killed yesterday in a deep-slab avalanche below treeline in Desolation Row. The out-of-bounds run near the Aspen Highlands had been covered by more than a foot of snow over the weekend,…
For God’s sake, pump out your head! And that’s just the first thing I learned on my wild ride into the Bermuda Triangle.
Courtesy of CAIC Longtime Aspen resident Adam Dennis was killed yesterday in a deep-slab avalanche below treeline in Desolation Row. The out-of-bounds run near the Aspen Highlands had been covered by more than a foot of snow over the weekend,…
Outdoor camp First Descents has released a 2011 camp schedule packed with new adventure opportunities. Founded in 2000 by pro kayaker Brad Ludden, First Descents brings outdoor adventure…
Outdoor camp First Descents has released a 2011 camp schedule packed with new adventure opportunities. Founded in 2000 by pro kayaker Brad Ludden, First Descents brings outdoor adventure…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
Sarah Outen, Photo by Nigel Millard Two years ago today, 25-year-old English adventurer Sarah Outen set out to row the Indian Ocean solo, becoming the first and only woman to do so when she finished in August 2009. Today, she's…
Eric Simonson addressing the Everest 2011 Group (Courtesy AlanArnette.com) Sometimes I think I enjoy writing about climbing more than I enjoy climbing – that is until I start climbing. The truth is I love both. The opportunity to share with anyone about this…
Eric Simonson addressing the Everest 2011 Group (Courtesy AlanArnette.com) Sometimes I think I enjoy writing about climbing more than I enjoy climbing – that is until I start climbing. The truth is I love both. The opportunity to share with anyone about this…
To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting beside him. To learn more about Ferrara's quest, read…
Sarah Outen, Photo by Nigel Millard Two years ago today, 25-year-old English adventurer Sarah Outen set out to row the Indian Ocean solo, becoming the first and only woman to do so when she finished in August 2009. Today, she's…
Image from Patrick Hoesly on Flickr The IOC announced today that the sport of geocaching will be added to the list of games at the 2012 Olympics in London. While a surprise to traditionalists, geocaching has reportedly…
Image from Patrick Hoesly on Flickr The IOC announced today that the sport of geocaching will be added to the list of games at the 2012 Olympics in London. While a surprise to traditionalists, geocaching has reportedly…
Just in case you were outside during the entire month of March, here's what you missed on the Outside blog. 10. The World's Strongest 9 Year Old https://youtube.com/watch?v=Cj6ho1-G6tw%C2%A0 2. Sion Milosky's Last Days and Final Wave…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AnEB0o8URPI%C2%A0 Billabong announced its nominees for the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. The awards focus on the biggest waves and wave riders of the year. Five nominees in seven divisions will wait to find out their split of $130,000 in prize money. Divisions include ride of the year,…
Instead of simply watching the old surf flick, The Endless Summer, you can live it. Joie De Vivre's Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, California just announced a one-day surf adventure with Robert August, one of the stars…
In March 2011, Santa Cruz, California-based surfer, Zoltan Torkos, landed the first filmed kickflip on a surfboard. At least he thought had. Action-sports-apparel manufacturer Volcom, who offered up $10,000 for the first person to do one, refused…
The death rate for snowboarders is about one-third lower than for skiers, according to the National Ski Areas Association. The injury rate for snowboarders, however, is about twice as high as for skiers. “I expected, along with everyone else, that the death rate in snowboarding would…
In March 2011, Santa Cruz, California-based surfer, Zoltan Torkos, landed the first filmed kickflip on a surfboard. At least he thought had. Action-sports-apparel manufacturer Volcom, who offered up $10,000 for the first person to do one, refused…
https://youtube.com/watch?v=AnEB0o8URPI%C2%A0 Billabong announced its nominees for the 2011 Billabong XXL Global Big Wave Awards. The awards focus on the biggest waves and wave riders of the year. Five nominees in seven divisions will wait to find out their split of $130,000 in prize money. Divisions include ride of the year,…
Instead of simply watching the old surf flick, The Endless Summer, you can live it. Joie De Vivre's Pacific Edge Hotel in Laguna Beach, California just announced a one-day surf adventure with Robert August, one of the stars…
The killer whale involved in the death of a trainer in February 2010 will return to action at SeaWorld today. The amusement park was fined $75,000 by OSHA after the 12,000-lb. orca named Tilikum pulled 40-year-old trainer Dawn…
Michael Ferrara and Lhotse, Photo by Paolo Marchesi To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting…
The death rate for snowboarders is about one-third lower than for skiers, according to the National Ski Areas Association. The injury rate for snowboarders, however, is about twice as high as for skiers. “I expected, along with everyone else, that the death rate in snowboarding would…
Last week I brought you a half dozen bike clips to fire up the riding stoke. The day I posted them, I found myself up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on the…
Last week I brought you a half dozen bike clips to fire up the riding stoke. The day I posted them, I found myself up in Los Alamos, New Mexico, on the…
The killer whale involved in the death of a trainer in February 2010 will return to action at SeaWorld today. The amusement park was fined $75,000 by OSHA after the 12,000-lb. orca named Tilikum pulled 40-year-old trainer Dawn…
Cuba Chapter4_The Life of Leo from renan ozturk on Vimeo. In the April issue, we profiled Jimmy Chin and the climbers/videographers/producers of Camp 4 Collective. Last week, Renan Ozturk (he’s…
Michael Ferrara and Lhotse, Photo by Paolo Marchesi To raise awareness about first responders diagnosed with PTSD, guest blogger Michael Ferrara plans to ski 900 miles across Alaska, south to north, from the Pacific Ocean to the Arctic Ocean, with his dog Lhotse trotting…
The Grand Canyon. Courtesy of Wikimedia The paddling community is rallying behind a federal effort to issue a moratorium on new uranium mining claims in Northern Arizona, according to Playak.com. Among other organizations involved,…
The Grand Canyon. Courtesy of Wikimedia The paddling community is rallying behind a federal effort to issue a moratorium on new uranium mining claims in Northern Arizona, according to Playak.com. Among other organizations involved,…
Cuba Chapter4_The Life of Leo from renan ozturk on Vimeo. In the April issue, we profiled Jimmy Chin and the climbers/videographers/producers of Camp 4 Collective. Last week, Renan Ozturk (he’s…
Eye Candy TimeLapses – TimeLine bonus 1 from TimeLine on Vimeo. When sessions filming snowboarder Xavier de La Rue are over, cameraman Guido Perrini sets up his gear to get amazing timelapses. Here's a quick collection. Via:…
Maverick's surf break. Courtesy of Flickr A recent drowning at the California surf break Maverick's has rekindled the debate over the use of motorized personal watercraft, or jet skis, in the area, according to the…
I slapped on a Scwhalbe Furious Fred, my power tap, and did some climbing to set a new women's record for the infamous Fargo Street Hill Climb in Los Angeles. This is an annual event held by…
Maverick's surf break. Courtesy of Flickr A recent drowning at the California surf break Maverick's has rekindled the debate over the use of motorized personal watercraft, or jet skis, in the area, according to the…
I slapped on a Scwhalbe Furious Fred, my power tap, and did some climbing to set a new women's record for the infamous Fargo Street Hill Climb in Los Angeles. This is an annual event held by…
Eye Candy TimeLapses – TimeLine bonus 1 from TimeLine on Vimeo. When sessions filming snowboarder Xavier de La Rue are over, cameraman Guido Perrini sets up his gear to get amazing timelapses. Here's a quick collection. Via:…
Mountaineer Conrad Anker discusses his new DVD The Wildest Dream, discovering George Mallory's body on Everest, and his plans to compete in the 2014 Olympics. To listen to the extended interview click here, or…
Ashima Shiraishi, the 9-year-old climbing prodigy who ticked V10 last year, has been killing it this week in Hueco Tanks, Texas. According to Big UP Productions' Facebook page, Ashima sent two of her hardest boulders this week, Chbalanke (V12) and Roger in…
Photo by fletchy182 on Flickr Adventure travel company Pedalers Pub and Grille has announced plans for their 25th…
Ben Saunders – The Delay from Ben Saunders on Vimeo. British polar explorer Ben Saunders canceled his expedition to the North Pole today because of continued foul weather, the adventure journal reports. Saunders was hoping to…
Ben Saunders – The Delay from Ben Saunders on Vimeo. British polar explorer Ben Saunders canceled his expedition to the North Pole today because of continued foul weather, the adventure journal reports. Saunders was hoping to…
A group of hyper-energized twenty somethings bent on gathering the world's biggest names in business and entertainment for adventure-packed meet and greets has announced their next event. Summit Series will gather 1,000 of the world's top entrepreneurs, scientists, and…
Before the third year of the now famous Breck Epic Stage Race, I got a chance to catch up with race director Mike McCormick. This year he's offering up a shorter version for those not ready for the whole enchilada and new categories for the diehards—Solo 30+…
Not much to say here. If you're impressed enough to order your own remote control surfer, check out amazon or rcsurfrider.com. Via: @yassineouhilal, Surfer –Joe Spring…
Before the third year of the now famous Breck Epic Stage Race, I got a chance to catch up with race director Mike McCormick. This year he's offering up a shorter version for those not ready for the whole enchilada and new categories for the diehards—Solo 30+…
Not much to say here. If you're impressed enough to order your own remote control surfer, check out amazon or rcsurfrider.com. Via: @yassineouhilal, Surfer –Joe Spring…
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.
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…
A group of hyper-energized twenty somethings bent on gathering the world's biggest names in business and entertainment for adventure-packed meet and greets has announced their next event. Summit Series will gather 1,000 of the world's top entrepreneurs, scientists, and…
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…
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…
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,…