There really is no substitute for being out in the wild, device-free, in the thick of it. But, with lockdowns, family commitments, too many working hours, and everything else life throws at us, sometimes taking that first step into the natural world just isn’t possible. Society’s trappings can be escaped in another way though, rather … Read more
Today the South Pole welcomed its second arrival of the expedition season, while poor conditions continued across much of the continent, making this one of the worst travel year’s in the Antarctic in recent memory. Most of the skiers are struggling to make meaningful progress in whiteouts, soft snow, and heavy winds. Apparently, it is … Read more
The remains of two Icelandic climbers who have been missing in the Himalaya for 30 years have been found on the mountain they were attempting to summit in October of 1988. The discovery brings closure to friends and family, who have wondered about the fate of the two men for more than three decades. Kristinn … Read more
360º video can be an amazing tool for delivering a unique experience. Case in point, the clip below takes us to Africa to visit the Okavango Delta in Botswana. This is a place that most of us will never be fortunate enough to see in person, but we can catch a glimpse of it here, … Read more
It seems that BASE jumpers and wingsuit pilots are always finding new ways to push themselves and their sport to its limits. In the case of this video, that means a team of fliers leaps from the top of a tall cliff in the Swiss Alps, then makes a controlled descent down a narrow, twisty … Read more
This past weekend endurance athlete Camille Herron set impressive new marks for ultrarunners, establishing new records for a 24-hour run and covering 100 miles (161 km) on a track. The event took place in Arizona at the Desert Solstice Invitational, where Herron proved she is amongst the elite athletes in the sport. At the event, Herron … Read more
It has been a busy week at the bottom of the world where the South Pole skiers continue their long, difficult trek across the Antarctic. The weather conditions have started to cooperate a bit more, but the soft surface snow continues to make skiing a challenge, while sastrugi are a constant nuisance as well. Still, … Read more
Let’s face it, in order to get more creative and distinct in the outdoor market, a lot of brands come up with some unique names. Some of them can be down right tough to pronounce if you haven’t heard someone officially say them. Chances are, we’re probably pronouncing a few of them wrong. Thankfully, our … Read more
It may come as a surprise to some people, but you can actually catch a wave on Lake Superior and surf along its shores. Of course, if you want a real challenge, you may want to try it during the winter, when things get really interesting. That’s exactly what “Surfer Dan,” the subject of this … Read more
It’s no secret that I’m a big fan of Altra running shoes. The company’s foot-shaped design and zero-drop approach have been a perfect for for my running style and and feet. Over the past few years I’ve tested multiple shoes from Altra and have always come away very impressed and happy with the footwear. So … Read more
