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Everest movie, The Wildest Dream, coming out on DVD

Climbing Mount Everest in the Wildest Dream

Documentary tells the story of Conrad Anker finding the body of George Mallory. Continue reading

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Going back in time with the Violent Femmes and Pitfall!

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An ode to punk music, snakes, quicksand, crocodiles, Activision and Indiana Jones. Continue reading

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Feature film on climber who amputated own arm

127 Hours

Director of Slumdog Millionaire dramatizes story of trapped climber Aron Ralston. Continue reading

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Kelly Slater 3D surf movie in theaters

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New 3D surf movie brings viewers inside Tahitian breaks. Continue reading

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