This book started my obsession with all things related to the Himalayas. I picked up a copy at a local used book sale, because I was intrigued by the cover photo. The author is the famous cinematographer who filmed one of my favorite movies, IMAX: Everest. Check out my full review of High Exposure on …
Amazon.com has some great deals on hiking and backpacking gear, and today they announced that they have a dedicated page to Outdoor Recreation. Amazon Outdoors What is great is that they are giving away free National Parks and Federal Recreation Lands Pass if you purchase over $299 on outdoors merchandise. Since those passes cost $80, …
Sierra Designs is sponsoring The Wales Adventure Sweepstakes, where you can win a trip for 2 to Wales including airfare, rail passes, lodging, etc. PLUS a Sierra Designs Lightning XT 4 tent, 2 Sierra Designs 20 degree sleeping bags, and Sierra Designs Cyclone Jackets and Cycone Pants! There’s no reason not to sign up! You …
The History Channel in Australia will be broadcasting a show on Thursday, July 16, 2009 called “The Beckoning Silence”, which is a follow-up to the real life adventure movie and book Touching the Void. If you’ve read the book or seen the movie Touching the Void, then you may have wondered what happened to Joe …
The world class American mountaineer, Ed Viesturs, was once again interviewed on The Colbert Report. Ed was the first American to climb all 14 8000-meter (26,200 feet) peaks in the world! Now that is quite an accomplishment! And if that isn’t enough, he did all of the climbs without supplemental oxygen! Sit back and enjoy …
How can a trash bag be considered so essential? If you like to camp and backpack, then you may already know how great they are. Any seasoned backpacker or hiker knows that the key to an enjoyable hiking experience is staying dry. We know about wicking apparel, Gortex, rain gear, pack covers…but what is …
World famous climber, Ed Viesturs, will be on The Colbert Report tomorrow night, July 2. If you saw the IMAX film Everest, then you’ll remember Ed as the fearless guide who led the team to the summit and back. Ed was on The Colbert Report in March 2007 and made a promist to put a …
What is geocaching? If you haven’t tried it yet, you’re missing out! Geocaching is exciting, very low cost (which is definitely important in this economy!), and is a great way to have fun with your family outdoors! Learn more about the history of geocaching, how to participate, and what you need to get started geocaching! …
Online outdoor retailer Moosejaw just announced their summer sale where they have some cool brands up to 50% off: The North Face, Arc’teryx, Patagonia, Marmot, Mountain Hardwear, etc.
A Twitter friend Backcountry Secrets reminded me of my favorite cartoon in a conversation today: