Back in 2008 Matt Harding became an Internet sensation when he released a video of himself doing a silly little jig in some of the most amazing places around the world. The video entitled “Where the Hell is Matt?” has garnered more than 43 million views and has now generated a sequel. Check out the … Read more
At 111 meters (365 ft) in height, Bridal Veil Falls is one of the largest waterfalls in the state of Colorado. It is a spectacular sight year round but in the winter the falls freeze over providing some of the best ice climbing in North America. The video below was shot back in 2009, when … Read more
While we’re in the mood for climbing videos today, check out this one, which documents a winter climb of Arrigetch Peak in Alaska along a new 5.11+ route. That mountain falls inside the Brooks Range, above the Arctic Circle no less, which would make it a challenge to climb in any season, let alone the … Read more
Over the last couple of years, the Sheffield Adventure Film Festival has grown into one of the premiere outdoor film events in the world. It is a top notch experience that skillfully blends adventure, travel, and extreme outdoor pursuits in a seamless fashion. This year’s ShAFF will take place on March 9-12 in the U.K. … Read more
McMurdo Station is an Antarctic research base that is owned and operated by the United States. Located on the southernmost tip of Ross Island, the place is sprawling, featuring three airfields, a heli-pad, harbor, and more than 100 buildings. At it’s peak season, such as now, it is home to more than 1200 people and … Read more
This past weekend, the Banff Mountain Film Festival took place, with a number of great outdoor and adventure related films being shown. One of those films is called SPOIL, and it was made by Trip Jennings and Andy Maser. The movie focuses on the threat of a new oil pipeline through a remote region of … Read more
I’ve written about the Mongol Rally numerous times on this blog. It’s the annual road rally that begins in London, and various other European cities, and covers 10,000+ miles, before ending in Ulaanbaatar, the capitol of Mongolia. Along the way, the teams cross vast deserts, snowcapped mountain ranges, and miles of lonely road. One of … Read more
The calendar may say that summer is still hanging around for a few more weeks, but now that Labor Day has passed, many of us are already looking ahead to the winter season. To help get us prepared, ESPN has put together an impressive list of ski films that are due out this year, and … Read more
I came across this fantastic video this morning while reading Backcountry.com’s The Goat Blog. Created by the talented folks over at the Camp 4 Collective, the video follows professional photographer Jimmy Chin around Yosemite as he documents the climbing culture there for National Geographic. Chin, who is one of the most accomplished adventure photographers working … Read more
Over the weekend, the 2011 Teva Mountain Games took place in Vail, Colorado. The 10th annual event saw some of the top outdoor athletes in the world going head to head in a 23 different competitions that included mountain biking, road cycling, trail running, bouldering, paddling, and more. As usual, it looks like this was … Read more
