For crack climbers, the infamous Cobra Crack in Squamish, British Columbia is considered one of the most challenging climbs anywhere in the world. It is a nemesis that Mason Earle knows all too well, having spent a considerable amount of time trying to figure out his massive challenge. This past summer, he returned to Squamish to…
Month: November 2017
Video: Mountain Biking Down Corbet’s Couloir in Jackson Hole
Corbet’s Couloir is a double-black diamond ski run in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. Even for experienced skiers and snowboarders, it’s steep, rocky slope is enough to give pause. But in this video, pro mountain bikers Cam McCaul and Casey Brown take on this iconic slope, attempting the first descent of the couloir by bike. As you’ll see,…
A Holiday Shopping Guide for Adventure Techies
Our holiday shopping guides continue today with yet another list of great gear for the adventurer on your list. This time out, we’ll take a look at some of the best adventure tech available today, providing travelers, explorers, and adventurers the tools they need both at home and while on the road. If you’re looking…
Andrew Skurka Tells Us How to Pick the Best Campsite
Picking the right campsite isn’t always as simple as finding a clear patch of ground and pitching your tent for the night. There can be a lot more that goes into it than just that, including proximity to water, shelter provided from the wind, how flat the surface is, and much more. But don’t take…
Sherpa Stripped of Everest Speed Record by Nepali Supreme Court
One of the most impressive and unbelievable speed records for Mt. Everest may have been just a little too unbelievable. So much so that the Supreme Court in Nepal has invalidated the record, citing no evidence to support the claims, and stripping a famous Sherpa of title that he has held for 13 years in…
Video: Iceland – Tears of Heaven
After posting a great video from Iceland yesterday, I would typically wait a bit before sharing another clip from the same country. But this one is just too good to hold back, as it once again provides stunning views of a country that is brimming over with opportunities for adventure. Shot over the course of…
Video: Watch Two Wingsuit Pilots Fly Into an Aircraft
Over the year’s we’ve seen plenty of wingsuit pilots leap out of aircraft to make their flights, but this is the exact opposite. In this clip, two BASE jumpers leap off of the Jungfrau in Switzerland and then fly alongside a small plane before landing inside. It definitely has to be seen to be believed.
A Holiday Shopping Guide for Adventure Travelers
All week long I’m sharing some holiday shopping suggestions for gifts for the outdoor and adventure lover in your life. On Monday I posted some gift ideas for the hiker and backpacker and yesterday I offered some suggestions for the outdoor athlete. Today, we’ll take a look at the top gifts for the adventure traveler…
Team Mapfre Leads Volvo Ocean Race at End of Stage 2
The second stage of the Volvo Ocean Race came to an end this past weekend with the teams arriving in Cape Town, South Africa. It was a wild and challenging run from Lisbon to Cape Town, covering some 7000 natural miles en route. In the end, it was Team Mapfre that arrived first, and now…
Antarctica 2017: Father-Son Team Skiing to the South Pole for Clean Energy
We’ve been following some ambitious expeditions across the Antarctic already this season, but now we can add another one to the list. A father and son team have launched their own ski journey to the South Pole and they’re doing it with an important environmental message too. Rob and Barney Swan have embarked on what…