Sometimes you have to suffer for what you love. No more is this evident than when climbing and skiing in the Himalaya, a place that can test a person’s resolve like no other. In this video, we join Cody Townsend and Chris Rubens as they head to the Tibetan Plateau in pursuit of adventure. What … Read more
Back in October I shared the news that a commercial expedition to Everest during the winter was gearing up for a possible attempt this year with five clients reportedly signed up to have a go at the mountain. At the time, very little was known about the expedition, other than that it was being organized … Read more
When it comes to mountain bike videos, there aren’t many that are more beautiful than this one. It takes us to Norway with riders Thomas Vanderham and Remi Gauvin to explore some of the breathtaking trails that are found there. It is hard to tell which is better, the outstanding riding or the fantastic scenery, … Read more
We still have most of December –– not to mention the holidays –– to get through before embarking on the new year, but for those of us who like to get a jump on our travel planning, Backpacker magazine is here to help. The editorial staff there has put together a list of 12 big … Read more
It’s no secret that Patagonia is a company that puts its money where its mouth is when it comes to protecting the environment. The prominent outdoor gear manufacturer has routinely stood up for numerous environmental groups and has been a champion for protecting public lands. Last week, Patagonia demonstrated its commitment to these causes once … Read more
It has been a difficult and challenging end to the 2018 autumn climbing season in Nepal, where another climber has perished on Ama Dablam. A few weeks back we shared the news of the passing of Australian mountaineer Michael Geoffrey Davis who was killed when a falling rock stuck the rope he was descending on, and now … Read more
If you have a dog of your own, or just happen to love these four-legged friends, then you’re going to want to watch this video. It features a pup named Balu who loves to run the trails with his owner, even while he mountain bikes. The four-minute clip is pure joy for dog lovers and … Read more
For the past few years we’ve followed Alex Txikon’s attempts to make a winter ascent of Everest without the use of bottled oxygen, with the Spanish mountaineer proving his winter climbing chops even without reaching the summit. But this year, Txikon has elected to go elsewhere for his cold weather fix, choosing instead to make … Read more
Italy’s Stelvio Pass is a well-known road that includes numerous switchbacks that vehicles must navigate in order to reach the top of the mountain. In this video, we join freestyle skier Bene Mayr as he attempts to descend the pass, jumping the numerous switchbacks as he descends. It’s a harrowing, wild ride to say the least … Read more
There is no question that Will Gadd has been known to push the limits when it comes to ice climbing, but in this video he may have gone a step too far. In the clip below we join Gadd as he sets out to climb the challenging Helmcken Falls in British Colombia using nothing but … Read more
