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Returning to the Ice
Alex Roddie chats with polar explorer Lonnie Dupre about returning to Greenland two decades after completing the first ever circumnavigation....
The Timeless Alps: Winter
Four unforgettable days in the Valais: skiing, vistas, excellent Swiss cuisine, and walking with huskies....
New Heights
The Oreus Jacket is the first to use a proprietary synthetic insulation called Aetherm™, tested on the world’s highest mountains and in wet winters in Scotland. It’s one of the most versatile jackets Mountain Equipment has ever made. ...
Don’t Imprison the Wind
Don’t Imprison the Wind is a new film by Chris McClean and James Bowden. We catch up with the filmmakers to find out why play is so integral to adventure....
Rider Resilience – The Film
Rider Resilience is a powerful documentary film that highlights the transformative impact of cycling in overcoming life’s toughest challenges. ...
Qimmiq
In 2001, explorers Lonnie Dupre and John Hoelscher completed the first circumnavigation of Greenland. In 2022, Dupre returned to visit old friends....
A Darker Shade of White
Ash Routen in conversation with climate advocate Sebastian Copeland, who has spent decades exploring the polar regions. ...
The Pine Hunters
High in the Scottish Highlands, ecologists seek out the last wild Scots pine. A film by Ted Simpson....
A Conversation in the Fog
Chasing icebergs and coastal wonders in Newfoundland’s raw beauty. Life at its most captivating, echoing the harmony between human settlements and nature. A story by Hannes Becker....
Blundstone Trailblazers: Chunhee Lee
A Korean actor turned woodworker, Chun-hee rejected the hustle culture of Seoul and moved to the country to better connect with nature and himself. He started Hibrow as a lifestyle brand, embracing ‘enough-ness’ and a slower way of life. Whether he’s in the workshop, or camping under the stars, Chun-hee’s Blundstones take him to places where he can cherish every moment. ...
Blundstone Trailblazers: Mariana Van Zeller
Mariana is a Peabody Award-winning journalist living in LA. As the host and executive producer of Trafficked on the National Geographic channel, Mariana’s Blundstone boots have been with her for all of the hard-hitting stories. ...
Above the Storm
Bronwyn Hodgins and friends travel 450km by sea kayak along the coast of Greenland, seeking big-wall first ascents in the land of 24-hour daylight....
Against the Elements
On an expedition, gear has got to work. That’s why we took the Ortlieb RC Duffle on a seriously wet test trip in Scotland prior to bigger mountains. ...
Stories Behind the Gear: Páramo
We chat with Richard Pyne, CEO of Páramo, on environmental responsibility, ethical manufacturing, and the future of outdoor clothing – maybe all industries. ...
Salimor Khola
Our six-week journey into a remote corner of Nepal had brought us to this: a beautiful but heavily corniced ridgeline leading up the last few hundred metres to an unclimbed summit. By Hamish Frost....
Through the Lens – Finding Bo
Scottish nature photographer Karen Miller searches for an animal she has formed a deep and close connection with: an elusive mountain hare called Bo. ...
The Bikepacking Cookbook
Sam Rice and Becky Norman reflect on how their first bikepacking journey led to the creation of The Bikepacking Cookbook. ...
Where Science and Adventure Meet
An interview with Dr Heïdi Sevestre, the glaciologist who accompanied Alex Honnold to Greenland – an expedition where science and adventure found common ground. ...
Valais Alpine Bike: A Sidetracked Guide
The Valais Alpine Bike (route 41) is a thrilling seven-stage mountain biking adventure that stretches across 317 km of Switzerland's most breathtaking landscapes. This route offers an unparalleled blend of climbing, technical descents, and picturesque villages, making it a great choice for keen cyclists....
Through the Heart of the Alps
Mountains have always felt like home to Jenny Tough, and the Valais region of Switzerland has to be one of the most idyllic mountain regions on earth. If you imagine classic snow-capped mountains, the image your mind conjures up is likely exactly what Valais looks like....
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