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Soul Hunger
Andrew Cotton shares his big-wave story, overcoming fears and injury, his relationship with Nazaré, and finding happiness through his connection with the ocean...
Running the Natural Wonders of the UK
Merrell has partnered with the Royal Geographical Society (with IBG) to establish the Seven Natural Wonders of the UK – natural landmarks unified by shared beauty....
The Great British Escape
Aaron Rolph embarks on a UK cycle adventure involving hospital visits, ridge hikes and spring skiing...
No Trace
Markus Stitz seeks to reconnect with nature by going on a bikepacking adventure around Loch Leven – and helping to leave the trails cleaner and tidier along the way....
For the Love of the Game
Exploring the legacy of Sikander Ul Mulk, legend of the Shandur polo festival at the roof of the world in northern Pakistan – a sporting event that brings people together in the wilderness....
The Ocean8Challenge
The Ocean8Challenge: eight days, eight daily sea swims, and eight beach cleans, finishing our challenge promoting ocean health on World Oceans Day, June 8th....
Trash Free Trails
Our trails provide us with endless inspiration, escapism, and adventure. But we only have to look amongst the rich undergrowth to see it is littered with crisp packets, sweet wrappers, and drink bottles....
Life Lessons from the Amazon
We chat with Pip Stewart about her book, Life Lessons from the Amazon, on paddling the Essequibo River, flesh-eating tropical diseases, and moving away from neocolonialism in adventure....
Reconnection Through Altruism
Helping out with Trash Free Trails to remove litter and pollution from nature, Tom Hill has found a new sense of purpose in his local runs....
Around The Long Island
Wild camping is one of the best ways to experience the outdoors. It allows us to take journeys to remote places and watch the sunrise and set from incredible locations. But as more of us camp off the beaten track, we must do more than leave no trace on the environment – what if we could leave a positive trace instead?...
Snake Charming
Pip Stewart recounts her story of packrafting Guyana’s Essequibo River from source to sea, guided by the local Waî Waî indigenous community....
Wave of Change
Picture Organic Clothing presents Wave of Change, a film documenting a sustainable surf adventure on board the Nomade des Mers....
Run West
Coastal mining is destroying once-pristine beaches on the West Coast of South Africa. A team of peaceful protestors takes a journey into a devastated landscape as an act of resistance....
Second Wind: Escape to Breathe Again
A new film by Montanus, 'Second Wind' recounts the story of a bikepacking trip following the restrictions of the winter lockdown. It is an escape into the wilderness as the pandemic loses its grip, presenting an opportunity to breathe in the rejuvenating spring air once again. It is a return to the mountains... to dive deep into nature, and wash your spirit clean....
Out West
A mission to traverse the Outer Hebrides by bike and packraft is almost derailed by savage weather conditions....
The Mountain I Did Not Choose
Suffering from serious injury in a pandemic, an adventurous doctor finds herself facing unusual summits – and learning to find hope and adventure in new places....
The End Is My Beginning
Tamara Lunger has recently returned from K2: an intense season that saw both the first winter ascent of the peak in history – by a Nepali team – and also the tragic deaths of Tamara’s fellow mountaineers....
Bernese Oberland: Summit to Sea
Let your boots take you up to remote Alpine huts before flying down to crystal-clear lakes with a paraglider. In Switzerland’s canton of Bern, adventures can reach from summit to sea....
Valais: Four Days, Four Seasons
From hot mountain hikes to snowy glacier adventures, Switzerland’s Valais region is so diverse that you can experience spring, summer, autumn, and winter in a single trip....
Exploring The Home of Adventure
Gorge canyoning, via ferratas, snowy glacier expeditions: few places can boast Switzerland’s outdoor challenges. We explore Mike Horn’s domicile of choice, the Swiss home of adventure....
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