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In We Are the Faction Collective: #S02E02, Tim McChesney, Tom Granier, Daniel Hanka and Etienne Merel brave the cold and ice of Northern Europe. From the streets of Estonia to Finland, follow the Faction crew as they hit rusty rails, schools and abandoned buildings,…
After three years of failing on the slopes, online editor Scott Rosenfield finally discovers the beauty—and pain—of downhill skiing.
Near the end of filming for Red Bull’s Days of My Youth, the crew found another area that’s been dubbed “the Crack’s little brother,” in reference to Cody Townsend’s line of the year down the infamous “Crack.” Italian skier Markys Eder decided to drop in, and what…
After years of failing on the slopes, Online Editor Scott Rosenfield finally discovers the beauty–and pain–of downhill skiing. Watch his transformation from Zero to Hero, as he tries to conquer his challenge of becomming a strong enough skier to skin up the mountain at…
The non-profit group Mountain Pact encourages mountain towns to unite politically. The goal: galvanize politicians to protect winter.
The Chamonix Adventure Festival brings together adventurers, explorers, athletes and enthusiasts from near and far, to share tales and showcase their talents through film, photography, art and displays. This year’s festival takes place on March 25-28. …
Unprecedented cooperation to link sister caves
Our national parks are getting louder, and it's affecting both the wildlife and our health.
A Frenchman plans to swim across the Pacific Ocean. Yes, that's as crazy as it sounds.
Cholesterol, coffee can be part of a healthy diet
Record snowfall, week-long freezes, and big cities brought to a standstill is how the winter of 2015 will be remembered across much of the Northeast. For some, like York, Maine-based photographer Nick Lavecchia, the winter brought in big swells, endless fun, and a group of friends to enjoy it with. We caught up with Lavecchia for a glimpse into the last few weeks on the snowy shores of the East Coast.
Predator hasn't been seen in the area since 2010
Analyzes levels of noise pollution around the country
Law would expand kayaking and canoeing in Yellowstone and Grand Teton
Lacking snow, resort can't host international competition
That's how Mark Twain defined a gold miner. But when our writer heard head-spinning treasure tales from a legendary prospector named Flint Carter, he organized a full-scale expedition into the mountains near Tucson, Arizona. Following a hand-drawn map, the team lit out for the harsh Sonoran Desert hopped up on gold fever in search of the fabled Lost City.
When it came time to find someone for the cover of our annual happiness issue, Stephanie Gilmore jumped off the page. With six world surfing titles and a balanced outlook on life we could all learn from, the surf star lives by some pretty simple words: "I'm going to just enjoy exactly where I am." Fortunately for Gilmore, she is usually in places like Hawaii, Mexico, and Sri Lanka chasing the biggest waves she can find. We caught up with one of surfing's best photographers, Morgan Maassen, who has been shooting Gilmore for years, both on and off the water. Maassen says it best, "Stephanie always has three things on her: a magic surfboard, some sort of exotic guitar, and her golden smile."
Having lived on the cusp of stardom for the past decade, freekier Cody Townsend finally broke through with an epic couloir line in Alaska—but the 15-second clip that made him famous was the product of decades of hard work
Liability lawyer and former professional bike racer Megan Hottman spends her working hours representing cyclists who've been injured by reckless drivers. She spends her leisure time riding and telling people what they don't always want to hear: in the perpetual, complicated conflict between two wheels and four, bike riders are part of the problem, and they have to be a big part of the solution.
Stephanie Gilmore was a world-champion surfer when a brutal attack by a stranger nearly ended her career. Now she's back on top, with a sixth world title, and reveals how she found happiness again—in the most unexpected places.
Guidelines would dictate flight and pilot qualifications
Ordered to pay sports insurance company SCA Promotions
This month, 50-year-old Russian adventurer Valery Rozov became the first person to BASE jump from Kilimanjaro, the largest freestanding volcanic mass in the world. Video by Red Bull Media House. …
The arts of bushcraft and wilderness survival are lost on many, but not renowned traveler and British TV personality Ray Mears. We Belong to It, a film by Goh Iromoto, follows the bushcraft expert into the heart of Wabakimi Provincial Park in…
The story of Maya Gabeira’s recovery from a major wipeout at Nazare in 2013 is truly inspiring. This Spring, filmmaker Gordon Wong and his team from lululemon met up with the big wave surfer in Hawaii to talk about her perserverance during recovery and courage to try the…
Legendary ski photographer Wade McKoy has spent most of his life documenting the rise of freeskiing in one of America’s most iconic ski areas, Jackson Hole. Sit back and watch as Wade gives you an insiders look at the place he calls home in Salomon Freeski TV…
Sometimes the best way to improve while learning a new sport is simply to embrace the embarrassment and laugh at yourself. Watch as our Online Editors learn from expert coaches and try to master rock climbing, skiing and running in our Zero to Hero series. …
Travel deep into the mind of big wave surfer and Clif Bar athlete Greg Long with this short film from Patrick Trefz. …
Dallas Seavey is the latest in an esteemed bloodline of Iditarod champs. Since 2012, he's won the race twice and set records as the race's youngest and fastest. This year's goal? Out-mush dad.
The 35-year-old U.S. skier returned to the world cup this week with a mariachi-inspired spandex suit and a vengeance
Continues researching death of 'Into the Wild' subject
An injury sidelined 17-year-old Ty Walker's Sochi dreams, but she's back winning competitions and taking names.
The 26-year-old downhill skier's advice on how to be a happy traveller? Always be prepared for powder days and impromptu concerts.
Camp4 Collective is a production company with a storyline every bit as compelling as those they’re paid to tell. Their latest reel isn’t just a demo. It’s a story of how the brand behind the videos came to be. …
Investigating accusations of state-sponsored PED use
We're not sure we'd try Ian McIntosh's bold lines, but we'd certainly give his favorite stomping grounds—and gear—a try.