In this video we travel to Tierra del Fuego in Chile, where Don Germán and his wife lead a simple but fulfilling life in one of the most breathtakingly beautiful places in the world. This is a location that few outsiders ever get a chance to see, and yet the development of adventure tourism there could…
Month: August 2017
Video: Solar System 101 with Nat Geo
Need a quick brush up on your knowledge of the solar system? You’re in luck, as National Geographic is here to help. This excellent little video does a great job of providing a history lesson of how our solar system was formed, where it is located, and what it consists of. The sense of scale…
Video: $149 Mountain Bike vs. The Pisgah National Forest
The Pisgah National Forest is filled with lush environments, tall peaks, and miles upon miles of singletrack. Naturally, this makes it a great destination for mountain bikers looking to explore the wilderness on two wheels. So what happens when you try to ride Pisgah on a $149 bike bought at Walmart? Check out the video…
Yeti to Donate 100% of September 1 Sales to Hurricane Harvey Relief
As everyone probably knows by now, a massive hurricane called Harvey smashed into the gulf coast of Texas earlier int he week, bringing torrential rain, high winds, and terrible flooding along with it. Water levels in parts of the state are at biblical levels, with months of recovery work ahead. This unprecedented disaster has prompted…
Fall Climbing Season in Nepal Ready to Ramp Up
It may seem hard to believe, but its almost time for the fall climbing season in the Himalaya to get underway. While not nearly as busy as the spring season, the autumn attracts plenty of foreign climbers as well, many of which use it as a training ground for a future attempt on Everest. Over…
Video: Night Skies Over the Atacama Desert
The Atacama Desert in northern Chile is the driest place on the planet, and one of my favorite places I’ve ever visited. Because it lacks any water vapor in the air, and light pollution is practically nonexistent, it is also well known for having some of the most amazing night skies found anywhere on Earth….
Video: What it Takes to Run the Western States 100
The Western States 100 is one of the toughest trail runs in the entire world, pushing even the best endurance athletes to their absolute limits. So how does one prepare for such an event? In this video, we join world-class ultramarathoner Ryan Sandes as he prepares to take on this incredible challenge. He’ll need a blend…
Gear Closet: Apple AirPods Wireless Earbud Review
Awhile back I took a look at an inexpensive pair of truly wireless earbuds from a company called Syllable. I found them to offer average sound quality and poor battery life, along with a frustrating charging system, but thought that they were still worth a look considering the $50 price point. The biggest thing I…
Lonnie Dupre Announces Next Adventure – Exploring Greenland in 2019
Mountaineer and polar explorer Lonnie Dupre has announced plans for his next major expedition, and as usual it will be a tough, cold journey. The man who once made a solo ascent of Denali in January has set his sights on Greenland, where he and a team of fellow adventurers will explore history, culture, and…
Summer Climbs 2017: Late Season Summit of Broad Peak Called into Question
The climbing season in the Karakoram may have ended a couple of weeks back, but there is still news to share. It seems that a late season bid on Broad Peak that was thought to have resulted in successful summits may not have reached the top after all, and now – days later – at…