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In 2015, pro skier Ian McIntosh took one of the worst falls ever captured on video while filming for Teton Gravity Research's new film, Paradise Waits. Watch and you'll see why TGR co-founder Todd Jones called the incident the “most terrifying crash I've ever seen.” …
Dane Jackson is an international kayaking prodigy. Here’s an inside look into his flow—and what his sport can do for you
Tatshenshini, from filmmaker John Nestler, explores the overwhelming beauty of the Tatshenshini River. Many consider it to be one of the most beautiful stretches of water in North America, and in 2014 Nestor and a friend took a 12-day inflatable kayak trip down the river from Dalton Post in the…
Bear Hunter is a film by Caroline Santinelli that profiles 13-year-old Kerigan Disorda. Disorda went bear hunting with her father for the first time when she was 11, and the activity quickly became her biggest passion. She now wants to be a bear biologist and spends the majority of her time in Vermont's Green Mountains doing…
Pro skier Angel Collinson's line in the recent Teton Gravity Research film Paradise Waits is being called one of the best female skiing segments ever shot. “In 20 years of filming skiing, I have never seen a female skier charge Alaska the way…
Quantity, lack of exercise are bigger culprits
Organization filed appeal with UCI
A user's list for all the travel, fun, and affiliated delights you can cram into a year
Bolts are corroding, and experts worry that could translate to more accidents, injuries, and deaths
At 45, Franc is one of the few cliff divers in the world to enter the water headfirst.
Lahout's Country Clothing and Ski Shop in Littleton, New Hampshire, is America's oldest ski outfitter, and it hasn't changed much since it first opened in 1920. It's been run by four generations of the Lahout family, but it was Joe Lahout, now 93, who…
Episode 3 of Salomon Freeski TV Season 9 centers around photographer Reuben Krabbe's vision to capture skiing during a solar eclipse. The team traveled to the Arctic and battled epic weather conditions, but on March 20, 2015, Krabbe's wish was granted. …
Single- and multiday passes to include 4.5 percent tax
Former president investigated for corruption, money laundering
Instructor demonstrates the need for a spare chute
Fell while descending from first summit of South Nilgiri
“Put on the damn skis, and go like hell.”
Alec “Ace Cool” Cooke was last seen Tuesday afternoon
By measuring the shifting, melting caverns, scientists and cavers have been able to document glacial melt from within
For eight-time national bouldering champion Daniel Woods, reaching the next level in climbing is now all about how hard he can train his brain
From the looks of things, professional kiteboarder Colleen Carrol has the ideal life. But her incredibly busy travel and competition schedule often leaves her longing for some downtime in her hometown of Hood River, Oregon. Still, with prime access to the Columbia River Gorge, that downtime quickly turns into…
Terrace Chrome is a short film from Simms and Max Lowe that profiles longtime fishing guide Darren Wright. Wright and his wife run the Steelhead House in Terrace, British Columbia, which might just be heaven on earth for steelhead fishermen. …
The much-hyped weather phenomenon is upon us, but whether or not it will quench the drought in the West and bring much-desired snowpack is complicated
The world’s best open water swimmer says fear makes you grow, a little fat is okay, and make sure you have a big scary goal
A 73-year-old American man is heading to the Himalayas for an unusual opportunity: getting a shot at a peak no one has ever climbed before
Organizer says 100,000 activities were logged
Pacific Northwest resort attendance slumps 32 percent
British explorer commemorates centennial of Shackleton attempt
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. …
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…
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.”…
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 Race to Alaska founders invite Larry Ellison to compete in next year's race. …
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.
Commercial pilots reporting 100 incidents every month
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. …
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.
Before you head into the backcountry in search of untracked snow, you need to get schooled and geared up. Here’s how.
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.
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. …