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Mountaineering, Mounty Python style

Monty Python Mountaineering

The Monty Python crew prepares for a mountaineering expedition Continue reading

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Top mountain adventure books from the Banff Festival

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Book festival highlights good outdoors adventure reads Continue reading

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Surfing a 5-mile wave in Alaska

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Surfers use standup paddleboards to catch a tidal bore on Turnagain Arm. Continue reading

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Gorgeous footage of rockclimbing in Vinales, Cuba

Rockclimbing in Vinales Valley, Cuba

Move over cigars, Cuba’s got sick limestone for rockclimbers Continue reading

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2011 Paddling Film Festivals Kick Off this Month

Paddling Film Festivals

With spring runoff just a few weeks away, two paddling film festivals kick of this month to get cabin bound boaters inspired for the upcoming whitewater season. Continue reading

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The ABCs from a climber’s perspective

The Alpinist's Alphabet

Seth Neilson produces graphical alphabets from the perspective of outdoors enthusiasts. Continue reading

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Five Tips for Taking Better Snow Photos

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It requires some technique to produce really striking winter photographs. Here are a few tips. Continue reading

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