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Richard Branson's mega-brand adding ships to planes and spacecraft
Tucked deep in a valley in the heart of Telemark, the town of Rjukan has a history tied up in the waterfalls that tumble from its cliffs. Once, it was the promise of progress that drew industry, in the form of hydropower. Today, it's still the water that draws people…
Latest move in battle over who owns the youth brand
German documentary alleges corruption, cover-ups
Sometimes the most challenging and arduous adventure is the one in your own backyard. The Colorado Trail links up the state's largest metropolitan region with some of the best mountain bike trails in the country, spanning over 500 miles from Denver to Durango. During the summer, the trail clears of…
Elite runners go shoulder-to-shoulder with amateurs Wednesday
Mexican initiative inspires confidence and positive values
Photographer Ian Tuttle set up camp three times throughout the summer on the Pacific Crest Trail, capturing snippets of the 2,663-mile trail that stretches the length of the West Coast. He made portraits of those he met, asked them questions, and even followed up with a few after their time on the trail.
The Olympic gold medalist makes a name for herself as a big-wave surfer.
Sugar Mountain is a new wave ski adventure film by award-winning director Richard James in association with Helly Hansen. Set in the wilds of Alaska, the film chronicles the story of eight friends and their quest to find the mythical Sugar Mountain. …
Salomon Freeski TV Season 8 Episode 5, The Controller, follows Kevin Fogolin an avalanche controller who goes to work and ski in some of the most spectacular mountains on earth. Watch him on his job as he brings down some of the most impressive avalanches ever caught…
Ran aground on a reef in the Indian Ocean
Daylong experience will cost $5.2 million
Mountain Hardwear athlete Mike Libecki and his daughter venture across Antartica. There are many lessons learned along the way. …
National Forest acreage to be traded for private land
Prolonged workouts may leave you prone to infection
Dwayne Burgess is a photographer and cyclist who set out on a journey from New York City to San Francisco by bike, and documented every experience along the way. The 3000-mile trip took him 75 days to complete. Watch the full film here. …
The pro skier and mountaineering badass shares her favorite winter destination and gear.
Six great brands making snow gear in the USA.
Darsh Patel was no more than 100 feet away from bear
Sculpted in Time: The Artist is the story of how Banff area artist Dan Hudson finds inspiration in the Canadian Rockies. Color, light and texture of the mountains around Sunshine Village inspire skiiers and photographers alike. …
Thanks to glacial runoff and a long filtration journey through Iceland’s volcanic underground, the water pouring into Lake Thingvellir is some of the cleanest water in the world. Nowhere is that more apparent than in the Silfra Rift, the tectonic boundary between the Eurasian and North American plates. Humanity, an…
Prepared food must be "clearly and conspicuously" labeled
Plans to promote on-bike cameras and reform the race calendar
Canadian Kate Harris' sure-fire two-step guide on how to become a modern explorer.
Users rewarded for leaving their mobile device alone
If courage is grace under fire, as Hemingway once wrote, then Sandy Cunningham is as courageous as they come. From a childhood in war-torn Rhodesia to living in a tent in Kenyan lion country, the owner of a bespoke travel company sees the future of adventure travel in the globe’s uncharted corners, where travelers take control of their own narratives.
Soon-to-come FAA rules would apply to commercial drones big and small
The pride and joy of USA Nordic skiing knows a thing or two about training hard and treating yourself. Presenting Simi Hamilton's top five training tips to achieve cross-country glory.
There are changes afoot on the mountains. Learn them and own the slopes.
Shane Davis is data-mining the oil and gas industry to win hearts, minds, and legislative battles
Erika Bergman turned her career as a submarine pilot into an international engineering and exploration curriculum. The goal: to get more young women outside and involved in the sciences.
Will serve more than 2 years in federal prison
The latest from DPS Cinematic’s The Shadow Campaign series, ‘Whitewash’ transports you to Mt. Baker and the Pacific Northwest at its finest. The DPS Koalas were on location for the deepest storm cycle of last season, skiing five consecutive days in a white, woodland paradise. …
Sculpted in Time: The Innovator escorts the viewer through the backcountry of Banff National Park to experience stepping into the unknown. Told from the point of view of local wheelchair athlete, innovator and backcountry enthusiast Christian Bagg, along with Chris Rubens and Eric ‘Hoki’…
Wearable tech numbers used for personal injury claim
Climber says he understands company's point of view
Two years ago, a group of Montana skiers and riders set out to visit Montana’s Wilderness Areas and explore the issues surroundig the lands where humans are mere visitors. Land of No Use is the story of what they found, and the controversy surrounding Wilderness Areas in…
Season 8, Episode 4 of Salomon Freeski TV: Every new ski season begins with the air of optimism. But when the snow doesn’t show up, skiers will go to ridiculous lengths to make it happen.
‘Sculpted in Time: The Wise Man’ is the story of Eddie Hunter’s life-long connection with Banff National Park and Mt. Norquay. He was born in 1926, the same year Mt. Norquay was established, and has skied there for over 80 years. …
Two years in the making, Far From Home tells the story of Brolin Mawejje and his bout to become Africa’s first Olympic snowboarder. Born in Kampala, Uganda, Brolin’s life has been a tumultuous journey of highs and lows, rejection and acceptance. With the support of his community,…
Shoe purchasers can expect to get $8 to $9 a pair
Surf Berlin (2015) is a documentary film following the quest of one man to be the first in history to document a ride on the “last German wave.” Formed by a giant ship, this unusual wave is almost impossible to catch, and like many good things in…
High-altitude network could provide Internet access anywhere
The Olympic champion's favorite place to ski and sticks for the park.
Photographer and Filmmaker Luc Mehl lives in Anchorage, AK and spends his time exploring the vast expanses of wilderness in his home state. Often times the best way to get around is by packraft. …
Olympic gold medalist now training for the Super-G
Conservation groups seek more protections
Our vision of the year ahead, from sure bets (more fitness tech) to bold predictions (we're all moving to Seattle!)
Caliber Truck Co and Arbor Skateboards, in association with Blood Orange, present Grade; a downhill/freeride full-length film chronocling a year of travel with Arbor’s top team riders as they travel to some of the most challenging roads in the world. Grade…
Miscommunication between pilots may have contributed to crash