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The Whitewater Grand Prix aims to showcase the most outrageous paddling on some seriously unfriendly rivers.
With a world record on the line, determining the winner of the Billabong XXL "Biggest Wave" award turned into one of the toughest judgment calls in big wave surfing's history.
In the summer of 2013, Mike Libecki, Ethan Pringle and Liv Sansoz traveled to the remote Tian Shan Mountains near the border of China and Kyrgyzstan. The team traveled through desert landscapes, a maze of sandstone towers, high plains and deep valleys to establish one of the most unique multi-pitch…
Fear. It’s present on so many of the expeditions that we take into the mountains. Pushing past this fear to acheive our goals leads to some of the most rewarding experiences we can have. In the summer of 2013, Mike Libecki, Ethan Pringle and Liv Sansoz traveled to the remote Tian…
When a new kayaker goes paddling, he discovers a posse of pros on the river and wonders whether someday he could be as cool as they are. A daydream in the eddy transforms the rookie into a whitewater Adonis. Join kayaker Ben Marr as he takes us into a world…
Wind farm and hydroelectricity independently support population of 10,000 in Canary Islands
Equipment is worth $350,000; UPS now in hot water
Study finds healthy adults more likely to retain long-term information
French authorities are ramping up efforts to save Europe's last wild hamster
GPS locator SPOT launched in 2007—and has already notched 3,000 rescues
White House, scientists release reports on challenges facing the U.S.
Adrien Bessac, one of the co-founders of Riot House, is an avid skier and mountain lover in general. Growing up in a Mont Dore ski shop certainlymay have played a role. Always driven by the desire to show his native region at its best, Riot House decided to follow…
Asgeir Helgestad is a photographer from Norway whose wildlife imagery seems to step inside the world of the animal. In this profile video from Red Digital Cinema, Asgeir explains why he chose to become a wildlife photographer and what he hopes to convey through his work. …
Some climate scientists argue that it's getting warmer faster at high altitude. And that could spell disaster for mountaineers.
Five DEET-free options to fend off bugs this summer
44 Greenpeace activists detained in Holland, released within hours
O’Neill surfer Mark Matthews wasn’t born to charge some of the world’s biggest waves. He had to work for it and most importantly conquer his fear.
Several competitors at a Tough Mudder in Nevada fell ill after the race. Subsequent investigations have found the reason why.
A top notch adventure and outdoor hype reel from EtchRock—a new community to share and discover challenges. Get out there and fuel your desire.
In January 2014, four friends set off to climb in the remote reaches of Northern Patagonia. Off the grid in Patagonia the stakes are high; there is never a good time to take a bad fall, but when the possibility of even asking for help is hours or days away,…
In his first appearance since Oprah, Armstrong opens up about whether he really won those races, his dramatically altered post-scandal life, and what his final legacy may be. …
Trailer number two for Fullface Productions’ highly anticipated film Signatures. British Columbia, Prague, Bratislava, Indonesia, Ore Mountains, Austrian and Italian Alps and even Barcelona are just a few places these MTB riders show their skills.
Just how bad are these Southeastern tornadoes? See for yourself
Holidog offers peer-to-peer pet services for kennel-wary owners
The 2014 season has ended in Nepal, and some mountaineers are turning toward Tibet, where ascents continue. Can they overcome Chinese complexities and turn the north side into the new Everest norm?
There's a group of people who believe that in a world of extreme natural disasters, being ready for any catastrophe is more than just a precaution. It’s practical.
Some of the world’s scariest waves explode off the coast of Portugal, and North Shore gunslinger Garrett McNamara won’t stop until he’s tamed an elusive wave he calls Big Mama
New study finds Japanese women hold the secret to staying alive
A trip to Base Camp reveals how a complicated mix of politics and passion has scuttled the 2014 Everest season in Nepal
That fancy exfoliating wash cream you just dropped a bundle on? It may be full of "microbeads" and mucking up some major waterways.
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