adventure
Whether you ride your mountain bike downhill, cross-country, free riding, or on trails or streets, there’s a resort for you. This week Montana Mining Corp. announced it would acquire Park Capital Management, Inc. (Park), a private company that intends to develop a mountain biking resort in the Dominican Republic. Park’s… Read the rest
Those who enjoy river sports can now rejoice at the grand opening of Idaho’s first whitewater park, Kelly’s Whitewater Park, on June 14th. Located just one and a half hours from Boise, Kelly’s boasts five water features that will play park for kayak enthusiasts. Canoeists, rafters and tubers of all… Read the rest
It’s been a couple months since we first introduced the Adventurous Spirit Photo Contest that could win you a trip for two to the island of Dominica. And every week since, we’ve received a wide array of photos that capture the spirit of adventure in a variety of ways.
We’ve… Read the rest
REI is known for both outfitting its customers with great outdoor gear and inspiring them to get out and experience adventure first hand. That said, it’s no surprise that the national co-op is partnering with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS) and its Wilderness Medicine Institute (WMI) to provide Wilderness… Read the rest
Two weeks prior to yesterday, 21-year old Charles Vaught was an average Florida Gulf Coast University junior who worked on the side as a server at a restaurant. One week later, Vaught was a college drop-out without a job. At this point, he had also purchased a kayak online; agreed… Read the rest
Over the weekend Chad Kellogg, a 38-year-old American climber, embarked on an ultimate human-powered adventure. His goal: set a new speed record ascent of colossal, 29,029-foot Mt. Everest without the aid of oxygen or Sherpas.
To attempt something this epic requires an incredible amount of will, drive and focus. Climbing… Read the rest
The Japanese take their dedication to trees to a whole new level with their notorious tree-sliding religious festival, the Onbashira. The festival is only held every six years but has a reputation for claiming lives. The deaths of two participants over the weekend confirmed the festival’s reputation as the most… Read the rest
The Mountainfilm Festival in Telluride announced today its final selection of movies to appear in next month’s Memorial Day weekend event. The annual celebration of mountain culture promises to deliver an eclectic mix of motion pictures that will not only thrill, but also inspire.
Though centered around the active outdoor… Read the rest
“Victory!” shouted South Korea’s self-described climbing addict Oh Eun Sun, 44, when she reached the top of Annapurna, a 26,545-foot mountain. As if this isn’t an accomplishment in itself, the shout of enthusiasm wasn’t just concerning Sun’s journey to the top: This was the record-breaking climb, the last peak the… Read the rest
There is no question that adventure inspires. But couple this with the big screen and you’ve got one dynamic duo. That’s why we’re so excited about the release of Mountainfilm‘s 2010 list of excellent films to be hitting the big screens at this year’s festival. Mountainfilm, for those who don’t… Read the rest
One Georgia shrimp boat is making waves in the world of kayaking by ferrying kayakers to remote places that they might not be able to reach by paddle power alone. The boat itself, Captain Gabby, was retrofitted to carry kayaks, to house kayakers on board, and was completely gutted of… Read the rest
Trekking across the North Pole is a dream for adventurers around the world, and many people have experienced it first hand (and lived to tell the tale). But soon, Elham Al-Qasimi will become the first Arab woman to ever set foot in the North Pole. Of course, Al-Qasimi doesn’t just… Read the rest
The Wild & Scenic Environmental Film Festival presents a new film, “Nature Propelled” from the filmmakers of Oil & Water. This new film journey is going to follow the water cycle and evaluate the outdoor environments around us. With this new series taking off, Seth Warren and friends are determined… Read the rest
To journey beyond travel, add a tinge of adventure and the voyage becomes an incredible one. Whether you are ice-climbing the glaciers of Patagonia or trekking through the Sahara Desert, trekking amplifies your view of a country, giving you a taste of the back country.
1. Kilimanjaro, Tanzania
Climbing Africa’s… Read the rest
