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Jonathan Field is a Canadian Cowboy who takes an “ancient approach” to raising the animals he loves. Watch Field describe his methods in this short clip from the Red Bull-sponsored documentary Harmony with Horses. A short from Salazar Film. …
Went missing Wednesday on the Maroon Bells
Opponents say project imperils natural and cultural resources
Company says it was "the best, most authentic" method
Half of mountain range to receive federal protection
Claims “Ski City, USA” campaign infringes on “Ski Town, U.S.A.”
As the youngest land mass on earth, Iceland is an ever-evolving paradise for skiers. Littered with volcanoes, the ski lines here plunge straight to the ocean’s edge. The first episode of Salomon Freeski TV Season 8 was shot last year from March 15 to April 1 and…
Afterglow is the latest and most ambitious project yet from Sweetgrass Productions. It’s a crazy concept that uses incredible cinematography and a ton of lights to push the boundaries of what defines a ski film. Look for the full release on October 19. …
Consumer Reports study highlights shoppers' confusion
Race to be held in Utah on Valentine's Day
A few weeks ago, when Vail Resorts bought Park City Mountain Resort, the sale triggered an onslaught of vitriol against Colorado's billion-dollar ski empire. But while it's easy to hate a company just because it's claiming territory faster than the whitebark pine beetle, Vail has actually been a very good thing for skiers.
Calls for stricter penalties for athletes who dope
Now even more likely that all 7 Wastach-area resorts will be connected
Explorer stands by claim that he has found the Santa Maria
Daredevil adds new risk to walk between skyscrapers
Over the last week, five top mountain athletes died in three separate incidents in the Himalayas and Andes. Here, we’ve gathered remembrances from people who knew them best.
The Bus: A Journey Up North is a story about some good friends taking the trip of a lifetime. After converting their “adventure bus” to run on waste vegetable oil, they set out north from Colorado towards Canada in search of adventure. A film by Joey Schusler.
Tip came from hunters who smelled the weed
It may be the oldest emotion. Before happiness, before sorrow, before exhilaration, and way, way before the urge to climb mountains and bomb down steeps, there was fear. Now scientists are finding new ways to help us conquer our deepest anxieties—and use them to perform even better.
Marriott hotel chain's Teleporter coming to a city near you
In honor of the 50th Anniversary of the Wilderness Act, Pete McBride and Vital Films put together this stunning visual tribute to some of the most treasured areas in the U.S. …
Strange Rumblings in Shangri-La is a modern surf film that documents an unforgettable worldwide journey from the frigid shores of Iceland to the sultry coastline of Mozambique. From well-known spots in Eurpoe to exotic islands off the coast of Brazil and into deepest Indonesia, this is Joe…
Wish you had grown up ripping lift service downhill like these kids? Us too. This profile by T-bar Films of the Mt. Bachelor Gravity Camp will leave you more than a little jealous of their mountain biking skills. …
From the Road is the story of a skier’s personal journey, seen through the lens of redemption and triumph. Delivered through the unique personal perspective of former professional ski guide Eric Henderson, the film is centered on a human powered ski adventure in Alaska’s Chugach Mountains. A…
Some locations still closed as blaze winds down
Freeskiers had been filming on Chile's Mount San Lorenzo
World Wildlife Fund says humans mostly responsible
Geologists have accurately measured "supercave"
In October, 12 women will compete in one of the world's oldest male-dominated sports. The race? A 38,000-mile monster through pirate-infested waters and rough seas.
In 2009, a hiker named Becky Garris was struck by lightning in Vermont while hiking the Appalachian Trail. She woke up with a paralyzed right arm, and managed to get herself to the hospital. This is her story. …
True stories of survival from those who lived to tell the tale. In our Survival Stories series, you’ll find everything you need to know about unpredictable weather, big waves, and staying safe in the backcountry. In the first episode, Maya Gabeira describes what happened on the day she nearly drowned trying to…
We caught up with Dean Potter before his wingsuit flight over the ice cream social at Mountainfilm in Telluride, CO, earlier this year. Here’s what he had to say about dealing with fear.
Judge says private landowner must let them access waves
Students prefer standing and build healthy habits
Mountaineers were hoping to climb two 8,000-meter peaks in 7 days
For more than 40 years, no one has done more to shine a light on the globe’s most intriguing corners for workaday adventurers than Richard Bangs. Now 64, the father of American adventure travel is proof that old-school adventure is as alive as ever.
Grand Teton incident spurs park to start new ranger patrols
Judge invalidates 2012 decision by Fish and Wildlife Service
As more and more people head into the backcountry, we’re triggering more slides than ever before. If you’re thinking about venturing into avalanche-prone terrain this winter, first read this.
New protocol enables referee timeouts for head injuries
Mercedes, Audi pick up the rest
In June 2013, 23-year-old Felix Starck set out on the biggest adventure of his life. In 365 days he traveled over 11,000 miles through 22 countries by bike, despite being robbed, battling pneumonia and losing a loved one along the way. He lugged 120 pounds of gear and a video…