Archive for October, 2010
Watch as this photographer, who was shooting footage during a night dive in the waters near Kailua-Kona, Hawaii, has his camera stolen right out of his hands by a nearby manta ray. According to the Adventure Journal, just “eight minutes into its escape,” the manta dropped the camera, which was… Read the rest
In the U.S., our excuse to dress up as bizarrely as possible is the delightful All Hallow’s Eve. In other countries, the excuse comes in the form of carnivals, festivals or celebrations of culture. Whatever it may be, it’s fun to dress up and play the role of someone else… Read the rest
Yosemite National Park Ranger Shelton Johnson was as surprised as anyone. “I was more than surprised,” he said in a recent phone conversation. “I was shocked. When the EMTs resuscitated me I was pretty much flat-lined.”
Standing outside the south entrance to Yosemite National Park, Johnson thought he was awaiting… Read the rest
This week’s Friday Photo winner is Lee Parish for submitting this incredible photograph. Here’s what he had to say about the shot:
“Approaching the end of this valley brings an end to the autumn colours. Standing at 1,622m altitude I can see the line where autumn ends and winter begins … Read the rest
We’ve brought you vids of unlikely friendships before, like a Costa Rican man and his best friend the crocodile, for example. But this uncommon friendship between a land-born animal and one with fins is too freaking cute (pardon our sappy language), to miss out on seeing. As the video shows,… Read the rest
Out Of Place Trailer from Kurt P Vincent on Vimeo.
“Out of Place,” the Viewer’s Choice Best Feature at the NY Surf Film Festival, presents a portrait of just that–what it’s like surfing in Cleveland, Ohio. Watch the trailer above.… Read the rest
It looks like art. Or high-end architecture, at that. But rest assured, this is a climbing wall with enough space to provide routes for beginning and extremely experience climbers alike. Located in the Netherlands, the Excalibur wall is a part of Klimcentrum Bjoeks, a climbing gym for climbers of all… Read the rest
Mud, muck and mayhem are just some of the things a cyclocross racer has to love. Of course, they also have to, at the very least, be prepared for wipeouts. These, they may not love as much, but they come with the territory. So don’t feel bad laughing as you… Read the rest
This video is an awesome representation of what a man with a capable body and a determined mind can do. Watch as Dean Potter (the controversial man who is known for highlining far above “normal” heights–without a harness) makes a first ascent of the ‘King Air’ boulder.… Read the rest
Parrot Fish, coral reefs and jellyfish are great and all, but photos of them won’t win you any of the cool prizes being offered in Princeton Tec‘s “Beyond Bottomtime” dive photo contest. That’s because the renowned manufacturer of technical lights wants to see a representation in your shot of what… Read the rest
From the last posting of the Joy Trip Project you’ll know that I’ve been in Africa. I’ll have a few other stories coming up from that adventure so stay tuned. But first I want to circle back to a story I was working on right before I left. My friend, … Read the rest
The words cool and German brass band… Read the rest don’t traditionally go together–but the contemporary Bavarian group LaBrassBanda has managed to combine old-world brass instrumentals with a modern-day funk style to come out with a very cool sound that makes you want to tap your feet and bob your head.
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Chhewang Nima is a 43-year-old sherpa who has successfully climbed Mount Everest 19 times. He’s highly respected in the mountain climbing world for having scaled the mountain so many times. And he’s valued hugely, in part because he has ample knowledge about how to deal with unexpected and dangerous situations… Read the rest
Calling all painters, doodlers and drawers! The ski company G3 is giving all artists a blank canvas to present their work on–but this canvas isn’t your traditional medium; it’s a bright white pair of skis. If yours is the best design, chosen by public vote, you win the pair of… Read the rest
It’s debated whether or not these guys are actually wolves, but a pack of any wild animal may have sent me into a stranger’s car too. At least this cop had the presence of mind to avoid rather than shoot the animals. We should at least give the him props… Read the rest
