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Pacific Northwest resort attendance slumps 32 percent
British explorer commemorates centennial of Shackleton attempt
But the Forest Service has a plan to stop them: working together so that glading works for everybody
Frank and the Tower, a film collaboration from Duct Tape Then Beer, Semi-Rad, and REI, profiles long-time climbing guide Frank Sanders. Sanders, known for his larger-than-life personality, found himself at Devil's Tower National Monument in the early 70's and has…
After fairly smooth sailing during the inaugural Race to Alaska, the race's founders issued an invitation to America's Cup racer and billionaire Larry Ellison to compete in the 2016 R2AK. …
Filmmakers and climbers from The North Face capture a trip to the high peaks of the Himalaya in a 360-degree digital experience unlike any other
The Warmth of Winter is the second installment in Volume II of DPS Cinematic's The Shadow Campaign. In this episode, the DPS team takes refuge from a brutal storm and relishes in the “warmth of winter.”…
The Race to Alaska founders invite Larry Ellison to compete in next year's race. …
Heather Anderson just crushed the record for the fastest known unsupported Appalachian Trail thru-hike. That makes her the biggest badass you’ve never heard of.
Queen of the road Megan Guarnier has developed tremendous physical fitness and psychological fortitude—now she’s after a medal at Rio. Here's how she got there.
In the second episode from BDTV, The Forecaster, Utah avalanche expert Drew Hardesty shares an important message that all backcountry skiers should take to heart. …
Commercial pilots reporting 100 incidents every month
Angel Collinson, Kalen Thorien, and Bryan Fox shred harder than most—between the three of them, they’ve been featured in dozens of ski and snowboard films and magazine stories (including this one). But each of them have passions that run deeper than just dropping big lines. Angel lobbies Congress each fall on behalf of Protect Our Winters, Kalen is a Youth Ambassador for American Rivers; and Bryan is the founder of Drink Water, a company that encourages people to eschew energy drinks in favor of water. Last week we kicked the photo gallery off with Kalen. This week we add Angel to the mix.
Before you head into the backcountry in search of untracked snow, you need to get schooled and geared up. Here’s how.
Wash Your Spirit Clean is the latest film from Wilderness Collective, an adventure-travel company that aims to “produce experiences that bring together some of the best things in life.” They lead several expeditions throughout the year, including this motorcycle trip from Sequoia National Forest to…
Every National Park has something to say, unique lessons to impart, TKTKTK But of all our national treasures, perhaps none has taught us more—about the land, about ourselves, and the importance of preserving wild places—than the Grand Canyon.
The rules: Pilot a boat 750 miles from Port Townsend, Washington, to Ketchikan, Alaska—no motors allowed. The prize: $10,000 nailed to a piece of wood. The result: Seven capsizings, four lifesaving Big Macs, one dramatic coast guard rescue, and a cast of oddball adventurers who reclaimed the salty heart of ocean racing.
“There will be moments that you wish you never came,” said Libecki.
One Run, a short from Pivot Cycles and C4H Media, features rider Spencer Green and his Phoenix Carbon at 480 frames per second.
After 30 years in the Navy and 10 years in private industry, Ed Nicholson was diagnosed with cancer. He was in Walter Reed National Military Medical Center recovering when injured vets began coming back from Iraq, and realized there was something he could do to help them cope with their…
The Secretary of the Interior on gun groups, gear, and getting outside
How do you create a life that balances work, family and your passion for the mountains? In the first episode of BDTV, we travel to Jämtland, Sweeden, where Henrik Westling recently became the first person to climb and ski every one of the region's 178 summits. In…
The team attempting the first ski descent of Makalu didn’t summit due to avalanche danger—but they did make it back alive
Through the Woods is a different kind of fishing film from Nate Gunn and Orvis. It features anglers Nate Leavitt and Spencer Higa's desire to take their passion for fishing to new regions and explore the unknown.
Coast Gravity in D Minor with Remy Métailler is a different take on the standard mountain biking edit. This short from OneUp Components features pro mountain biker Remy Métailler taking to the skies at Coast Gravity Park and features a classical music soundtrack. …
EarthCruiser makes some of the most incredible and capable vehicles on the planet. Based on a 4-wheel-drive Mitsubishi Fuso platform, the EarthCruiser FX averages 15 miles per gallon, has a 1000 mile range and can carry enough fresh water to keep you off the grid…
Effects of running linked with those of cannabis
In search of the everyman who will make bike commuting the norm
It was the biggest set ever built for a Hollywood film in the 1920s, and then it was buried in the sands of the California Coast. The real story begins when a young filmmaker embarks on a decades-long attempt to excavate it.
The multi-talented conservation biologist fears logging far more than bird-eating spiders, electric eels, or anacondas
Being open-minded and answering in the affirmative have taken Berty Mandagie from Java to Seattle to the top of Machu Picchu, where the word “yes” sparked the next chapter of his life’s adventures
Popular climbing area is infamous for accidents
Portrait of a Skier is a short film from filmmaker Andy Lloyd featuring two Australian ski instructors with 100 years of combined experience. Turns out you learn a lot after teaching people to ski for 50 years.
The debate about whether there is a measurable difference between waves made in pools and ones in the ocean is over
Officials offering cash reward for information
Webcams now broadcast the intimate lives of bears, wolves, and other wild animals around the world, to hundreds of thousands of eager viewers. Whether that’s beneficial to conservation efforts is up for debate.
Announced at Our Ocean international conference
The Land and Water Conservation Fund has been allowed to expire. With the Sierra Club, we break down what the fallout will be.
Simone Anne soloed all 220 miles of the trail in a month, capturing her favorite moments along the way and posting them to her feed.
What would a ban on inexperienced climbers look like? And who would be affected?
In an effort to make mountain safer, less crowded
Decade-long legal battle over Tour de France bonuses
Organizers cite allegations of police brutality
You've seen the images from Everest Base Camp and Kathmandu, but one village was hit so hard that it ceased to exist altogether. Half the population was buried. The others had to find a way out. This is their story.
Walk the Ridge, from filmmaker Mathieu Le Lay, is a short film that aims to share the deep feelings one can experience while hiking in the mountains. Le Lay spent several days hiking four mountain peaks in the French Alps with his…