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A short film showing off the majesty of the high Arctic landscape. Photographer Peter Cox got to experience ice caps, glaciers, stunning mountain landscapes and wildlife during two Svalbard photo tours in July 2014. …
Snow safety expert Dean Cardinale knows a thing or two about staying safe in the backcountry. Here’s his advice for making the most of your backcountry skiing experience. …
Nik Wallenda is preparing for his next big stunt: walking on wires 50 stories above the streets of Chicago. We caught up with Wallenda to find out how the daredevil got his start – and why he’s fascinated with death-defying walks in stunning locations. …
Avalanche beacons are an incredibly powerful tool for the backcountry, but they’re worthless if you don’t know how to use them properly. Watch as snow safety expert Dean Cardinale and the ski partol team at Snowbird demonstrate how to use a beacon at…
Avalanche dogs are the unsung heroes of the backcountry. When beacons aren’t working, search and resuce teams rely on dogs to help find buried victims. To find out what goes into training an avalanche dog, we caught up with the Snowbird Ski Partol team during a drill. …
On May 8, 2000, 48-year-old Michael Utley was struck by lightning while playing golf with friends. He woke up in an ambulance a month later with no idea where he was or what had happened. This is his story. …
Phil Broscovak was on a typical family climbing trip in 2005 when disaster struck. As he tried to untangle a rope before the weather turned, a bolt of lightning hit feet from his head and blew him from the wall. This is his story. …
A tribute to those “other hours” that take place outside of work and the day to day business of life. Jeff Brines from Early Ups shot this video over the last year in his free time away from the 9 to 7 grind. He racked up 145 days in ski…
Explorer Daniel Fox has paddled some of the world's wildest places in search of images that can reconnect us with nature—but not humanize it. His startling Wild Image Project brings wildlife up close and personal, asking viewers to reconsider their relationship with the environment. "Nature is raw, rough, cruel, pretty, beautiful, inspiring, but above all, a humble experience," Fox says. And that's a great thing.
Whalers insist their work is scientific, flouting international consensus
No, but it is getting increasing dangerous out there. As hordes of skiers hit the backcountry, they're triggering more avalanches than ever before, and there's still a dangerous gap between our collective enthusiasm and the depth of our knowledge. But while the learning curve is daunting and the risks are high, the adventure rewards are immense—if you do it rig
Kelly Slater closes (some) of gap to tour-leading Gabriel Medina
Drug cartels no longer barrier to enjoying "most dangerous national park"
The European Outdoor Film Tour kicks off on October 11, and promises to be as compelling as ever. Here’s a look at what to expect from this year’s tour. …
Studies show biking, walking, public transportation make you happier, healthier
Rainforest structure will be tallest in South America
Residents evacuate as blaze destroys 100 homes
Blind adventurer Erik Weihenmayer set off on his Grand Canyon kayaking expedition earlier this month. Best known for summiting Mount Everest in 2002, Erik’s latest adventure presents a whole new set of challenges. Get to know Erik’s partner, fellow blind kayaker Lonnie Bedwell, and see how they…
Critics say it falls far short of what's needed
In August of 2014, Sam Cossman and George Kourounis ventured inside one of the world’s most dangerous and inaccessible volcanos, Marum Crater. Joined by volcanic exploration pioneers Geoff Mackely and Brad Ambrose, the team captured this…
Changes, and lots of them, including an uptick in skier visits to Utah, cheaper season passes state-wide, and an increased likelihood that all the Wasatch-area resorts will soon be connected.
But parkour community is split on whether it wants in
Mass events could disrupt power and communication
Peru might be known for incredible hikes and towering mountain ranges, but its food scene is equally spectacular. Video Journalist and Food Enthusiast Katie Quinn visited the country recently to get a taste of the local flavor. …
After a tough expedition to the North Pole, Eric Larsen was lucky enough to spend a month in Crested Butte, Colorado this summer. “Thoreau and the 401” is a short film about Larsen’s time spent on one of the area’s…
Writer William Powell took on Verruckt, the world’s tallest water slide, located in Kansas City. At 168 feet, 6 inches, the slide is taller than Niagra Falls and certainly lives up to its name – which means “insane” in German. …
3 years after Park City failed to properly renew lease
Chairlifts link 7 resorts in controversial plan
Climber Melissa Arnot has summited Everest 5 times, the most by any American woman. In this episode of Smith Great Days, she reminds us that “great days aren’t always easy days. They’re hard fought, well earned and unforgettable.” Video by Jon Mancuso. …
Evolv athlete Kai Lightner discovered the world of climbing at the age of six. Now, at 14, he is pushing the boundaries and grades of both indoor and outdoor climbing with the overwhelming support of his mother, Connie. A Mountainfilm, 5Point…
Atmospheric concentration nearing tipping point
Chad Denning created unifying race series in New Hampshire
After more than 100 episodes, Salomon Freeski TV is back for its eighth season. Sarting October 7, 2014, twelve new films will be released bi-weekly. Follow the team on new adventures all over the world including Japan, France, Iceland, Italy, Canada and New Zealand. …
Wants hikers to get off the grid by bringing it with them
Self-guided winter tours allowed for first time in a decade
Kai Lightner of Fayetteville, North Carolina, is making himself known in pro competitions and confidently tackling some of the toughest routes out there. It's even more impressive when you consider that he's only a high school sophomore.
We're all familiar with digital detoxes, but one young man took it a step further. Many steps further in fact.
Helicopters airlift visitors from the top of Half Dome
73-year-old takes title from 70-year-old
In “Africa Fusion,” Alex Honnold and Hazel Findlay embark on a rock odyssey of Southern Africa. Along the way, they discover some of the best climbing on the planet, in an unforgettable setting. A film by Fresh Rock Films.
Meet Nick McNutt, the newest member of the Teton Gravity Research team. Nick entered TGR’s Co-Lab Competition in 2013, and later joined the crew in Jackson Hole and Revelstoke to shoot for the film Almost Ablaze, due out in fall of…
Glass-floor span will hang at 9,700 feet
Cape Fear is a deadly wave break in Sydney, Australia, and each year Red Bull puts on one of big wave surfing’s premiere competitions there. Here’s a look at the best wipeouts from this year’s event. …
Dramatic helicopter rescue just below the summit
Recognized for bike-share program, sheer volume of riders
On August 26, Laird Hamilton entertained crowds as Huricane Marie kicked up surf at Malibu Lagoon. Hamilton paddled out and “shot the pier” twice, meaning he rode waves through the gaps in the posts beneath the Malibu Pier. Shooting the pier is no easy…
“Backcountry North Island” follows six fly fisherman as they explore a treasured corner of New Zealand’s North Island. Active volcanoes, rugged gorges and dense forests provide an epic backdrop for some of the best trout fishing on the planet, but the real adventure lies in the journey to the streams.